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    Jays caching (Info for BBC nat hist doc)

    Hi guys I'm interested in pointers for good sites to film Jay. We want to film caching of acorns. But any sites you know where there are either lots of Jay present or the Jay are easier to get close too would be great. I can see from reports there seem to be a lot of birds entering the country...
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    Berry Good :-) Redwing and Thrush footage

    Hi guys Just thought I'd post some footage of these. These guys have moved into the grounds where I live and are busy munching there way through the Yew berries. Also are they Mistle or Song Thrush ? Going to check on their progress again tommorrow/Friday so hopefully get a couple of tight...
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    Fowlmere anyone?

    Hi guys Just wondering if anyones been to Fowlmere over the past week or so, thinking of paying it a visit. Hows the Starling roost? Any Kingfishers about ? and anything else of interest? Cheers Mat
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    Song Thrush help?

    Hi everyone I'm currently producing a documentary about garden wildlife together with a wildlife hospital in the South East. - I'm looking for a location to film Song Thrush cracking snails and so far have drawn a blank with finding a regularly used place for this behaviour. So I was hoping to...
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    Bee in flight...crit welcome

    Just thought I'd throw this up to see what folks thought !? It took quite a few to get the bee within focus. F11 / 1/1000 @ 1600iso - Its a little noisey because of the high iso but I still think its a nice pic. Cheers Mat
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    Trip to Scotland over Easter - Suggestions ?

    Hi people. I am taking a week or so tour through Scotland over Easter and thought I'd throw up a post to ask for good suggestions for species/locations to check out !? At the moment the route isn't set in stone and we just know we will be staying in Cromerty for a few days. Many thanks Mat
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    Anyone used a Nikon TC-16A - any thoughts?

    Hi guys. I'm thinking of buying this TC but interested in anyone views who may have used one over the years. Anyone used a Nikon TC-16A - any thoughts? Interested mainly in the IQ. It will be used manually. Cheers Mat
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    TC for - 80-200mm f/2.8D ED ?

    Hi guys I'm looking to buy a TC for my - 80-200mm f/2.8D ED ? probably 1.4, maybe 1.7 but I've read that the 1.4 has virtually no impact on IQ and will give me the extra reach I need. Anyway...after some reading I'm a little confused about which 1.4 model I need for this lens....will the...
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    Good Hare spots in the South East !?

    Hi guys. I was wondering whether folks could point me to any good regular spots they know of for Brown Hare. I am looking to do some filming and the closer to home the better as I can make repeated attempts more easily but any info much appreciated. Cheers Mat
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    GC Grebe Courting Display ?

    Hi guys I'm looking to film the Great Crested Grebe courting display this spring. Obviously the closer I can get to the birds the better. So what I'm looking for is information on locations you think would have good potential for catching this behaviour. Well favoured breeding grounds for the...
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    Understanding the Kingfisher?

    Hi guys I want to understand a bit more about the background of the Kingfisher (UK). I have just moved house to a place where I have at least one I can see on almost a daily basis if I give it an hour at one spot on the river. It is also 5 minutes walk away which is even better! I'd like to...
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    Winter migrant - SE suggestions?

    Hi guys I'm going to be putting together another short film for a competition and I want to feature a winter migrant to the UK. Looking for interesting suggestions I might find fairly easily in the South East? Cheers Mat
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    Canon TC-80N3 Timer Remote info ?

    Hi guys Just looking for someone with some experience on the features of this item. (Canon TC-80N3 Timer Remote) I understand the exposure can be set 1-99. But does it also have an 'indefinate' function as I have seen on some none canon examples? Essentially I want it to run and run so this is...
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    Kingfisher features -

    Hi there- I hope this is the right forum for this....anyway. I'm doing some simple research on the Kingfisher (Common) for a short film project. Specifically in its 'design' and why its evolved the way it has. I'd be interested on any information but specifically that attributed to fishing on...
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    Your view, rivers and birds ???

    Hi people. Ok I'm in the process of writing and pre-prod for another short film. I'm looking at a river life and its 3 main states. I want a bird that you would place primarily in these states. At the moment I have 1.Dipper and 3.Avocet but feel free to suggest others, for the mid life stage...
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    Dippers ??

    Hi people Just wondering whether anyone can give any pointers on good sites for Dippers !? If there are any sites nearer to the south east that would be great but a heads up about anywhere would be much appreciated. Also if anyone has any experience of Rhaeadr Falls (North Wales) and dippers...
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    The fisher king - Film link

    Hi people Just thought I'd post a link to my lastest film. I'm sure you'll enjoy some of the Kingfisher footage. http://www.uwolchallenge.com/challenge2/MDT_UC2_thefisherking.mov its about 45mb in QT format....running time 2mins15 Feel free to critique as you see fit. Enjoy:) Mat
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    Starling roosts...South east ???

    Hey guys... I need to get some footage of a Starling roost for a short film piece this weekend or early next week. I've already had 2 wasted trips.... Can anyone help point me in the right direction? South East UK..would be a big help too! Cheers guys and I'll promise I'll post the finished...
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    1st Full day with the PanyFZ20

    Hi guys Just gonna throw a few more shots up for critique....I went to north norfolk this weekend and managed to turn around a few semi reasonable shots...I've a couple more to put up but basically shot 4 onward. Many thanks Mat
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    1st Decent day with the PanyFZ20

    Hi guys Just gonna throw a few more shots up for critique....I went to north norfolk this weekend and managed to turn around a few semi reasonable shots...I've a couple more to put up but basically shot 4 onward. Many thanks Mat
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    Seals in the wash

    Just thought I'd share a few of my pics from a visit to see the seals on the North Norfolk coast, this guy is particular was just adorable:) Shame the boat was moving up and down so much and my picces may have been a bit sharper...hey ho !!! Mat...
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    Little Egret ??

    Hi guys Could anyone just confirm this is a Little Egret that I saw and managed a few shots of in Norfolk on saturday ?? Lovely bird :) http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=6/15506590610.jpg&s=f5
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    First shots Pany-FZ20

    Hi guys...Well I would be very interested in hearing nay thoughts or feelings of my first few bird snaps from my first few hours with a recently aquired LumixFZ20. The shots in my gallery were all on a dull day so unfortunately the shutter speeds were quite slow. I had a lovely composition of a...
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    FZ20 with Oly B300 lense ???? Quick info needed

    Hi guys Can anyone tell me....Will the B300 lense fit straight onto the FZ20....I've read it will fit straight onto the FZ30!!?? If i need a connector are the Pemeraal ones the only to go for ??? Many thanks Mat
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    FZ20 - Lens on Ebay from Japan (Thoughts?)

    I've discovered this Telephoto lens for the FZ20 - I know the Tcon 1.7 lens seems a popular model for use with this camera but this is obviously 3x. Does anyone know anything about this offering or bought/used such a thing and how did it perform? Views/thoughts very welcome Cheers Mat...
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