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  1. waxyplumer

    Northumbrian Birding

    Thanks Gary.
  2. waxyplumer

    Northumbrian Birding

    ID please Photographed this bird on my walk from Amble to Hauxley along the coastal path. At the risk of appearing thick, is this just a lovely clean Whitethroat? Cheers, Mick Gibson, ( waxyplumer )
  3. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Blackcap Hi Seggs, no further sightings of the big green parrots, but the Blackcap was back again this morning.:t: Mick.
  4. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Blackcap In my back garden today. Mick.
  5. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Very dull day, brightened up by the sight of 50+Waxwings from my front window, flock moved up Coniston Drive feeding in the trees bordering the slip road off the A19 at Lindisfarne rondabout ( n/bound ). Mick.
  6. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Garden First! As this hastily taken picture ,through the window and rain, shows, Ring Necked Parakeets have arrived in Jarrow! A pair stopped briefly at the feeders at around 7.30am today.
  7. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Sparrowhawk? Thanks Ian,the only reason I asked for ID was that the bird was so small even for a male Sparrowhawk, when I first saw it I thought it was a thrush!! until it turned it's head and I saw the "raptor" profile.
  8. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    What's this? Anyone know what this is? Cheers,Mick.
  9. waxyplumer

    60D built in flash for Nightjars?

    Thank you for your advice and comments, Ulli,Keren and Tim, much appreciated. I don't think I'll bother the Nightjars with a "flash" after all, it may do them harm and I wouldn't want that. Your technical advice will be taken on board and used for subjects less attuned to the dark, many thanks...
  10. waxyplumer

    60D built in flash for Nightjars?

    Hi All, I have a Canon 60D and 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens and was hoping to be able to photograph Nightjars in very low light/dark using the biult in flash. First of all, would it be possible? And if so, what settings should I use? I haven't had this equipment very long and am still coming to...
  11. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Not sure what age, although my first thought was Glaucous Gull, thanks for the quick reply Mark. Cheers, Mick.
  12. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    What Gull? Photographed this bird at Iona ferry landing on friday. I have an idea what it is but would like someone to confirm my ID. Cheers, Mick.
  13. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    A Few from around other peoples doors. Ta to Ray and Spuggy2 Met up with Ray meself. Wonder if he got the shot of Waxwing with berry in it's beak?
  14. waxyplumer

    Advice please, Converter-autofocus?

    Huntso, thanks for the quick reply and advice, much appreciated. Cheers, Mick.
  15. waxyplumer

    Advice please, Converter-autofocus?

    Hi, Would using a 1.4x apo teleconverter affect the autofocus on a Sigma 120-400mm os hsm lens attached to a canon eos 550d DSLR? Thanks in advance for any and all replies, Mick.
  16. waxyplumer

    Portrait lens

    Zackiedawg, Justin Miller, Thanks very much for your advice Justin, you've given me a lot more to think about but I'm in no hurry as my next purchase will probably have to last me a long while. I will certainly explore all the alternatives as you suggest. Once again many thanks...
  17. waxyplumer

    Portrait lens

    Hi, For the last couple of years I've been using an FZ18+1.7 Converter for my bird photos but now wish to upgrade.I've looked at Canon EOS500d and 550d + maybe a Sigma 120-400mm telephoto lens, particularly for taking pics of birds.With around £1200 to spend would there be any other...
  18. waxyplumer

    in and around south tyneside

    Hi, my first post and it's mainly to say a big thank you to Stevie for the lift home yesterday. The formal introduction to the famous Dougie was much appreciated. My wife was well impressed when I told her I'd been birding with the Eastern Crowned Warbler man, and couldn't believe it that he...
  19. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Identification please. Taken at Jarrow Slake. Chiffchaff ? Cheers, Mick.
  20. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Castle Lake Po(u)nds
  21. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Couple more from my day out with Will and Bill Cheers, Mick "Waxy" Gibson.
  22. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Merlin Pics from Tuesday Gear.Lumix FZ18+Converter, Pallette, Oils, Brushes and canvas
  23. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Beanies Lots of little groups of geese in the "usual field off Moor Lane" yesterday mostly distant and mostly Greylag, but a few pinkies present and could only pick up two Beanies. A case of now you see them, now you don't. Grass pretty long, but a Peregrine circling above got the heads up...
  24. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Beanies Ray and Paul, thanks for the directions gentlemen, and Paul, was the "mian" road built by south american indians or cockney pitmen?:-O Cheers, Mick.:t:
  25. waxyplumer

    Durham Birding

    Beanies Hello all, can anyone give me a grid ref for the Bean Geese instead of "usual field off Moor Lane" please ? Hoping to catch up with them tomorrow. Cheers, Mick Gibson.
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