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We have received on commission sale a Swarovski ATS65HD Kit. Boxed with Stay on Case ( excluding eyepiece cover). The scope is in very Good condition, both externally and optically. The seller is asking ONLY £1200.00 for the whole kit. The link on our website is : https://www.focalpointopticsl...

We have on commission sale a Manfrotto Tripod 90NAT with 128RC Head. This is not boxed but is in good condition. The seller is asking ONLY £110 for the kit. The link on our website is: https://www.focalpointopticsltd.com/product-page/manfrotto-tripod-90nat-with-128rc-head Please call 01...

Went looking for hawfinch ( again ) and blanked ( again ) but had stunning veiw of low gliding Red Kite. Worth it for that alone. This was on sunday 3rd. -- Edited by stuart lewis-gough on Monday 4th of May 2015 09:56:00 AM

Hi I have terrestrial shrimp records at a site in Winton, Salford. Just wondering if there are any other records of this in Greater Manchester or any experts on this who could come and look ? Cheers

Two male and a female bullfinch from my ofice window on Chester Road M16, Working through the front gardens towards the city centre.

For sale velbon delta tripod with ph157q panhead and quick release plate, same spec as velbon sherpa, very good condition, very sturdy, built to last,no wobble on panhead, no bag or box,just a great tool, £80 , -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Monday 12th of February 2024 07:43:30 PM

hawke endurance ed 85mm ed scope 20/60 x eyepiece ,cover,both end caps, tiny scratch on objective ,doesnt affect performance £450 wigan area,if interested please get in touch, these are around £ 700 today, -- Edited by David Hughes on Wednesday 26th of October 2022 12:04:35 PM -- Edited by Ian Mc...

A quick visit to Fishers Green, Lee Valley yesterday, whilst on a visit to my parents. I was hoping to see a Bittern, with one sighted each day over the previous week, from the hide at the Bittern information centre. It has mainly been seen coming in to roost in the reedbeds around 4pm. I didn't see one, bu...

Gulls A Guide to identification P J Grant £5 Field Guide to Birds of North America by Kaufman £5 Flight Identification of European Raptors R F Porter et al £5

Male Blackcap seen singing here yesterday. Two Treecreepers, and numerous Nuthatch and Song Trush seen on recent visits. Buzzard and Kestrel resident in this very large and beautiful Park. -- Edited by Keith Mills on Thursday 18th of April 2019 10:26:31 AM

MM- Marsh Harrier ,KIngfisher from Ron Barker hide. ruff and 2 green sand pipers from swanlink hide.Plus all the usual stuff. MS- Glossy ibis, curlew,pied wag, 4 snipe,2 common sandpipers,1 avocet,3 little egret,100s godwits and lapwings all from sandgrounders hide. 5 ruff,100s godwits and lap...

Had a bit of a Rochdale Bird Race with Paul Cliff, highlights included; Wigeon - 2 on Ogden Res, 3 on Hollingworth Lake Goldeneye - 1 on Hollingworth Lake Little Owl - 1 at Birlte Lesser Redpoll - 2 Rochdale Golf Course the cold snap hampered our efforts with Tufted Duck and Little Grebe not seen,...

Huge collection of old British Birds magazines spanning many decades. They are currently in storage and uncatalogued so actual years not known but if someone is interested in them I can find out. I'm looking to get rid, so more interested in finding a good home for them than how much they are worth. Ma...

Two of "we three" went to (I think it was" New Home Farm - lane on left just before Jacksons Brick Works) this morning to see a Cattle Egret. Jolly good, we saw it follow the cattle and fly. Also saw a Buzzard, Two Kestrel and a few Mistle Thrush. Also met a fellow poster - Rod or Ron

Wed 13th: A Green Sandpiper calling over the south end of the park, late morning. I was at work, inspecting land at nearby Greenslate Farm, so didn't have opportunity to follow it up, but it seemed to be flying off west

A VERY WINDY! visit this afternoon. Tide was out so not much about. Shelduck Curlew Redshank Dunlin Knot Oystercatcher Goosander GT Bl Backed Gull Ls Bl Backed Gull Herring Gull Common Gull Meadow Pipit

Just a quick post to let all Manchester Birding Forum members know that I retired yesterday and therefore no longer work at Focalpoint Optics! I had been there 24 years and have met lots of you in that time and many have become good friends of mine and I do bump into you frequently. I will remain affiliate...

We have a pair of used Leica Noctivid 10x42 Binoculars for sale. These are in excellent condition including all accessories and are boxed. They have just been returned from Leica after a full service. On sale for £1649.00 The link on our website is: https://www.focalpointopticsltd.com/product-...

We have on commission sale a Celestron Trailseeker tripod. boxed, in good condition. The seller asking ONLY £60 for the kit. https://www.focalpointopticsltd.com/product-page/pre-loved-celestron-82050-trailseeker-tripod Please call 01925 730399 for availa...

We have received on commission sale a Viking 50mm ED Pro Scope kit. Complete with 12-36x zoom and Stay on Case. Good condition with slight scuffing to the body. The seller is asking ONLY £199.00 The link on our website is: https://www.focalpointopticsltd.com/product-page/viking-50mm-ed-p...

We have received on commission sale Viking ED PRO 10x42 Binoculars. includes box and all Accessories. excellent condition. The seller is asking ONLY £379.00 The Link on our website is : https://www.focalpointopticsltd.com/product-page/viking-ed-pro-10x42-binoculars Please call 0192...

We have on commission sale a Manfrotto MN290XTA3 tripod & 804RC2 3-way head. This is boxed and is in excellent condition. The seller asking ONLY £160 for the kit. This is a Manchester Birding Web exclusive at the moment, but will be listed on our website later this week. Please call 01925 730...

We have on commission sale a Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod & MHXPRO-BHQ2 Ball Head. This is boxed and is in excellent condition. The seller asking ONLY £190 for the kit. This is a Manchester Birding Web exclusive at the moment, but will be listed on our website later this week. Please call 01925 7303...

We have, on commission sale, a Velbon Delta Tripod with PH-157Q head. This is in good condition. The seller is asking ONLY £90 for this kit. This is a Manchester Birding Web exclusive at the moment, but will be listed on our website later this week. Please call 01925 730399 for availability (Mon-Sa...

We have just received on commission sale an Opticron ES80 (non ED ) angled scope body with an HDF zoom and HDF 32x WW eyepiece. Unboxed but comes with Black Stay on Case. This scope is optically excellent and would make a good scope for a beginner or a second scope. The seller is asking ONLY £130 for the who...

The Kentish Plover was showing well this morning

For those interested the below link takes you to a document that records the first 50 years of the Stockport Birdwatching Society. This is a record of notable events and members recollections during the first 50 years of the society, from 18 December 1972 until 17 December 2022. https://stockportb...

Got a phone call off Ian Woosey Pallid Swift at Crosby Marina fancy going when we got there it was about 1/2 mile off so quick scoot round to the other side Where we had cracking views of it flying just above our heads at times also flying with Common Swifts for comparison so could pick out all the subtl...

We have on commission sale a Manfrotto 190CLB aluminium tripod with the MH494 Ball Head. This is not boxed but is in excellent condition and is listed at ONLY £140. This is an exclusive GM Birds listing initially. For availability call 01925 730399 (Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm).

We have on commission sale a Manfrotto 732CY Travel Tripod with the MH293A3-RC1 Head, a fabulous little piece of kit. This is unboxed, but is carbon fibre, and the seller is asking ONLY £120 for it, which is a real bargain. We are asked time and time again for small travel tripods, especially 4-section...