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  1. Trevor Lee

    GSW Close Encounter

    Hi had great mornings birding. Heard GSW drumming and tried to locate where it was. Stalking skills must have improved as I was able to get under the actual branch he was drumming from. It was so close, no more than 25-30 feet away. Great views through the binoculars. He stayed drumming for at...
  2. Trevor Lee

    Barn Owls for sale! (Advert seen in paper)

    Hi all can anyone tell me the legal situation on this advert. My wife found the advertisement in the local paper for two Male barn owls for sale at £70.00 the pair. Surely this is not legal? Is there no law to protect the Birds being sold on to any one? is there an organisation other than the...
  3. Trevor Lee

    Fungi ID please

    Hi can anyone help with a Fungi i photographed today? A complete novice to fungi but have found some great examples. As I love Photograpghy they are great for capturing as they dont move! Thanks for any assistance Trevor
  4. Trevor Lee

    Why was the Crow rolling in Snow?

    Hi having been to rendlesham forest birding to day. Me and my wife were sitting having a coffee in the car, and watching some Crows feeding in the snow. One of the Crows was rolling about in the snow. He was actually lying on his back and flapping his wings. He would get up and then act as if...
  5. Trevor Lee

    Snow Buntings at Abberton Res

    Hi went back to abberton again today. Nearly did'nt as it was an afterthought after visiting Abbotts Farm which I was dissapointed with. They were on the trail going towards the Causeway. There was a flock of them, and i was'nt sure what they were at first. However through the bins they had a...
  6. Trevor Lee

    Abbots hall farm?

    Hi Hoping to go to abbots hall farm tommorow. Has any one visited? If so any advices i.e best places to see birds, rarities etc. Thanks Trev __________________________ Growing Old is mandatory, growing up is optional!
  7. Trevor Lee

    Sigma 50-500mm Apo For D70

    Hi been drooling over new lens which I want to buy ASAP in the new year. Prices appear to be around £730.00. Can anybody give any info as to relaibility and image production. Thanks Trev ____________________________ Growing Old is mandatory, growing up is optional!
  8. Trevor Lee

    Small Owl pellets

    Hi during my visit to Abberton reservoir today I found to small owl pellets. I was'nt sure at first what they were. I suspected they were pellets. They were wet, and furry but onley small. I brought one home with me to disect. Question How do i tell what species it is? (Thought could be a...
  9. Trevor Lee

    Peregrine's at Abberton

    Hi had a walk at abberton res today. First birds I saw were Male & Female Peregrine Falcons. Thry were on the island having a drink. Could just make them out with the bin's. A very kind lady put her telescope on a tripod so I could get a better look. Fantastic start to the day! The hides were...
  10. Trevor Lee

    Swan on frozen lake

    Hi any comments on the attached would be heplful. I took this yeaterday of a male swan on a frozen lake. As I would like to develop my wildlife photography i thought I would start on some simple and easy subjects, things I could get fairly near to. Please feel free to be critical. Trevor
  11. Trevor Lee

    Orford Ness info?

    Hi am looking to have a trip over to Orford next week for a days birding. Any info on best areas to go to would be appreciated. Went many years ago and had a walk round the village and castle and saw the potential for some good birding but never went back. Regards Trevor :bounce...
  12. Trevor Lee

    North essex

    Hi just thought I'd let people know about my local patch. it's only small but 15 minutes away by car and in the heart of the countryside. Its called Markshall Estate. Was up at 6 am and in the car park before sunrise. 3 GSw's, green woodpecker, Gold finches, Green finches, siskins, Linnetts...
  13. Trevor Lee

    Why cant I access gallery?

    Can anyone help? I hav etried to access the gallery but I get a message saying I need to register. But i am a registered menber. Any suggestions? Thanks Trev
  14. Trevor Lee

    Robin at Feeder

    Interesting observation. Looking out of the window at the feeders I saw a Robin on the fence. There were sevral blue tits on the sunflower feeder and when it had gone the Robin hopped onto the feeder took a seed and then flew off. it's been back a couple of times. Never seen this before. is it a...
  15. Trevor Lee

    Why are people at home? (Out of interest)

    Hi have been reading the threads. Quite interesting. However, it crossed my mind why people were at home and not at work or doing other things? I for one have been signed off for 4 weeks. Normally I would be delighted but as I cant raise my right shoulder, lifting the binoculars or the...
  16. Trevor Lee

    Moths of the British Isles Vols 1&29 (South)

    Hi I have recently been given extra copies of the above two volumes. They are first editions. Does anyone have any idea what they are worth? They are in excellent condition. I dont wish to sell them but it would be interesting to know if they are valuable? Thanks :bounce:
  17. Trevor Lee

    Tele- converter or Zoom

    Hi Need some advice. New to Digital photography and have Nikon D70 with 18-70 mm lense. Also have Sigma 70-300 d DG apo lens. Really want to get better photos and have no problem geting close to birds, but results appear a bit poor at moment. Hoping to be in funds to upgrade to another lens from...
  18. Trevor Lee

    Converting to B&W in Elements 3?

    Hi Can anyone give me a good tip for converting to Monochrome from colour. I have Photoshop Elements 3, and shoot in RAW. I have just started digital photography and have a Nikon D70 with 18-70 AF-s Nikkor lens and a Sigma 70_300mm D APO DG lens. The bug has really taken but I feel a couple of...
  19. Trevor Lee

    Tawny Owl resident

    hi on two nights now we have heard a Tawny owl screeching in a tree very close to our garden. Behind the gardens are a numbe r of tree's, a small wood then a field so perfect spot for a hunting owl. lots of cover, some very mature trees, and a field to hunt over. Obviously I dont want to...
  20. Trevor Lee

    Why is it....?

    Why is it when something interesting happens you havent got the bins with you? I was walking our two dogs this morning at a very small nature reserve close by. People walk there dogs there and kids play there, but it is a good sight for local wildlife. It's not big and takes about 20...
  21. Trevor Lee

    Abberton res, tips wanted.

    Hi, if anyone has been to Abberton reservoir can they advise where tie best bird watching is? I will be making my first visit there on Tuesday and would apprecaite info on areas to avoid or to stick with. cheers Trevor
  22. Trevor Lee

    Colchester and surrounding area.

    Good birding places locally are: Fingringhoe Wick, Woodland, Lakes, and estuary. Nature reserve run by Essex Wildlife Trust. 3 miles from Colchester on the B1025. Well signposted. Visitor centre, approx 6 hides, plus veiwing tower in the centre. Also Lexden Gathering Grounds also run by EWT...
  23. Trevor Lee

    Opticron bins?

    Hi does any one have anything to say about opticron bins. I have been birding at a local resreve today and whilst I am really happy with my bushnell Nature view 8x42 i saw a pair of Opticron 10x42 for sale for a reasonable price. Whilst I dont have much money to spend on new optics, ( two kids...
  24. Trevor Lee

    Fingeringhoe Wick, Essex

    Hi, Had a days birdwatching at Fingeringhoe today. Really pleasant, few people and so quiet!! Sat for the first 1/2 hour watching the usual greenfinches, great and blue tits, etc on the hangers from the visitor centre window. Had a lovely view of a female kestrel hunting (succesfully) becuase...
  25. Trevor Lee

    Little egrets at Manningtree

    hi all there are Little Egrets at Manningtree, Essex, we have seen them several times, there are about 4 or 5. We nearly missed them assuming they were just gulls, until we looked through the bins. Best spot of the summer upto now however. Trevor
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