Opticron Adventurer Spotting Scope for sale. Comes with 15-45x60 eyepiece and small table top tripod. Bought last year as a cheap small scope to keep in the car but I only ended up using it half a dozen times. Its all still fully boxed up and is in 'as new' condition. Would make a great present for any youn...
I'm contemplating heading over to N Wales to Llanddulas to try and see the Surf Scoters that have been knocking around. But...I have no idea where the best spot to gain access to the shore / watch from is. Any body help? Doh, should have put this in the Wales bit. Sorry Ian -- Edited by Craig Higson on Satur...
The annual county bird reports for Greater Manchester have become very sought after of late as many county birders gain a new found interest in our avian history and build up their essential county reference material that is the county bird report. So, it with great pleasure I now have a fairly consid...
As I was nosing about on the French bird rarities page, I came up with a sighting of a Great Bustard found in the Vendee department. Great Bustards are extinct in France, and are therefore a national rarity, even near the borders of other countries (Spain). What was interesting about the record was tha...
hi, i was just wondering if anyone had any knowledge on the Long-Eared Owls on Chat Moss. i live in Dorset now, but most of my teens were spent mooching about on the moss when there were Nightjars and Turtle Doves, and yes, i did go in Botony bay woods and have many pleasant memories of trying to avoid the ga...
Wanted: "Lapwing", the members magazine of the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside. 2004 and onwards wanted (including this years magazines). Cash waiting for good clean copies. Will pick up large bundles. Please PM me if you are willing to sell. Cheers,...
I'm looking for a new scope, I have a 25 year old Mirador Merlin and I'm looking for something new sort of mid range priced model, is there anything I should stay clear of?
Dear Forum I have the following very large hardback book "The Complete Illustrated Thorburns Birds" which still has the dust cover and is in nice condition. I would like to sell it or swap it for a copy of "A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka" by John Harrison and Tim Worfolk. Pl...
Well somebody has to ask the naive novice's questions...... I've been intrigued for a good while with the talent people have for counting flocks of birds - especially of course the people who do the VisMig watches. This question was triggered by today's report from the Horwich Moors of three thousan...
I've a number of bird related reading books that are just taking up space on my shelves now that I've read them. I'd be interested in doing a swap (one book for one book) with anybody who has unwanted Peter Matthiessen titles (except "The Snow Leopard") 1) A Patch Made In Heaven - Dominic Couz...
For anyone that does not know this saying it simply means a bird you keep trying to see and keep missing it For me my most recent Frustrating Bogey bird is the "Spoonbill" it was seen last week at parkgate so i popped by where it was seen at different times of the day, three times and no show, Yest...
We've had a message this afternoon from Natalie at Greenmount Bird Sanctuary informing us that 2 men have recently been seen shooting a Mute Swan and taking it away. Also, several Mallard have been shot. The police have been informed. Natalie told us this was on 2 lodges near Pilsworth Asda, which I pr...
For sale - Opticron Birdwatchers Tripod, used but in good condition. Extended 3 section tubular legs giving a usable height without raising centre column of 1410mm 3-way panhead, 360° panning, +90° to -60° tilt, mini spirit level built in (for you photographers!) Integral quick release plate (1/...
I know a lot of you will be going to N Wales over the winter- myself included- please be aware of your surroundings and who is watching you with all the expensive photography and optical gear we carry with us. See the below link taken from N Wales bird forum. But it could just as easily happen anywhere in Gr...
With the proposed Badger cull imminent, a cull which is more politically motivated rather than anything else, this petition needs your support. Though there are many very high profile celebrities backing the petition to stop the cull, your name is just as important as theirs. [url=http://epetit...
Pristine - selling on behalf of a mate who is looking for £700 ono. Will be listing on Ebay eventually but would rather it went to someone local - plus there are no fees here - or is that putting an idea into Ian's head... :) It's in great condition.
One thing that has always impressed me since I set up this forum is its potential power in rousing support for important county issues. So it is that I ask for your support in what is potentially one of the most important conservation projects the county has seen for many a year. Last week I met with Thom D...
for sale ,small hand held or tripod mount scope, 15-45 zoom with case £40, pm your email for photos -- Edited by simonthew on Monday 22nd of October 2012 06:29:25 PM
Saw my first local badger whilst running Dad's taxi back from Handforth Dean last night - won't reveal the exact location but it was feeding happily on the roadside verge.
Today: A flock of 35 Tree Sparrow 400+ Starling 400+ Woodpigeon 12 Starling 15+ Redwing 1 escape Harris Hawk feeding on rat! Info thanks to Andy Makin -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Saturday 20th of October 2012 09:55:52 PM
To gain new members the BTO are having a recruiting drive offering just £1 for an annual membership. Seems pretty low to me! More here - http://www.bto.org/join
Hi, I'm new to all this but can anyone tell me if I have just seen a Sparrowhawk (3 times) sitting on the apex of the house opposite (Near Norris Bank school and Heatons Sports Club) I have been told they hang out on woodland but sometimes hunt in urban gardens. I used to watch the the Peregrine Falcons (i th...
I was surprised to read in todays metro (free paper) that in some circles black headed gulls eggs are considered a great delicacy and if you want to indulge you need to pre order so that they can be 'cropped' all legal and above board
cheers geoff
Hi, Can anybody recommend any bird books to me? My bird book library is only limited to 5 books (including Collin's bird guide), and being an avid reader with a small budget, I'm having some trouble choosing any books out of the enormous range offered to me. I'm pretty much interested in anything, from...
Greater Manchester is seeking a new WeBS (Wetland Bird Survey) Organiser. Anyone interested please check the 'County Notice Board' page on the Manchester Birding website for further details.
