Hello all, as the title says Im new to all this but Im completely hooked. I live in the Worsley area so have spent most of my time in Middlewood, Worsley Woods, Canal, Vickers Hall Lane, Pennington, Moses Gate and a few other places further afield. My wife and kids think Im having a midlife crisis! As I hav...
Very good condition - very light marks - one slight scratch caused when cleaning to the outer edge of the eyepiece lens. Does not affect performance. Asking £550 ovno.
My first post so please be gentle.
Currently on ebay but would rather a local sale. Some pics on the ebay listing.
Any question...
SLIK PRO 700DX. Bought Jan 2013, but used less than 10 times so looks brand new (carry case included). Cost £120. Will accept £60. Really sturdy top-end model. -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 09:19:07 PM
We were very lucky to get good views of the large partial solar eclipse this morning after quite a cloudy start to the day. It was very interesting to observe the birds in the garden as the eclipse progressed. From 9.15, about 15 minutes before maximum coverage, the blackbirds, dunnocks and robins sta...
AG80 SCOPE WITH STAY ON CASE , 33.5X EYEPIECE AND TRIPOD . ALL TECHNICAL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THE RSPB WEBSITE . THIS WAS PURCHASED BY OURSELVES DIRECT OFF THE RSPB WEBSITE LAST YEAR BUT WE HAVE ONLY EVER USED OUR BINOCULARS , HENCE THE SALE . IT IS NEW AND UNUSED SO IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FROM A SMOKE/PE...
Hi all We (Red Rose Forest) are about to do a survey of Willow Tits in the Trafford section of the Mersey Valley. We are going to be using the RSPB-approved tape-lure method, at possible WT habitats at Sale Water Park Kickety Brook Urmston Meadows Banky Meadows Wellacre Country park (Flixton) I am keen...
Found the Great grey shrike very quickly today, or I should say my young companion did!
You have to approach the fell from the village of Grindleton, near Chatburn and Clitheroe. Take the road out of Grindleton signposted to Slaidburn and after about a mile you will see another signpost saying 'Sla...
Asda superstore in wigan has lots of starlings on the car park.they run under parked cars and supermarket trolleys.they rarely fly and you can get within a few feet of them.they must be doing well because they are in pristine condition.beautifully marked and their multicoloured plumage shining br...
A second visit for the American Wigeon on Loscoe Lake, Normanton industrial estate this morning. Went on Wednesday 18th Feb after news on the pager at 1050hrs. Arrived at 1200hrs to be greeted by 4 happy chaps who pointed out 'the bird'. Unfortunately, they were watching a female Eurasian Wigeon but...
Hi all - got my Zeiss Terra bins pinched from car - before I head back to Focalpoint for a new pair, thought I would just ask if anyone was selling any bins for £300-500? Mike
2-45 till 4-30 pm
Female Brambling in Larches behind Smithills Hall.
10+ Chaffinch
G S Woodpecker
Nuthatch
4+ Coal Tits
Goldcrest
2 Greenfinch
Also last weekendSimon & I had 20+ Siskin near Smithills Open Farm + A few Nuthatch.
At Knott End yesterday saw a Twite in a night the small flock which was colour ringed on the left leg with red over White. Anyone know which scheme this may relate to? Thanks in advance for any info
While working in Toulouse France last week,Lots of common Birds as seen around Manchester,and a few that I could not ID,as having no Binocs with me.Then about 4.30am in my digs I was awakened,by this beautiful birdsong ,I got out of bed and looked out of the window and WOW.Ten feet away was this Golden B...
I had a lovely day at Wicken Fen on Sunday 30th November as part of a long weekend in Cambridge. Wicken Fen for those who don't know is a special place, a rare example of original fenland that has never been drained and has apparently been maintained by seasonal sedge cutting since the 1400s! It was donat...
HI THESE WERE MY BINOCULARS AND ARE IN AS NEW EXCELLENT UNDAMAGED CONDITION.ONLY SELLING AS MY HUSBAND HAD GONE MAD AND PURCHASED SWAROVSKI BINOCULARS AND I HAVE THEREFORE INHERITED HIS CAST OFF HAWKE BINOCULARS. THEY WERE PURCHASED DIRECT OFF THE RSPB SITE LESS THAN 12 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE ONLY BEEN...
For any birders who want to take their birding to the next level, try moon-light/street-light birding at Salford Quays, a magical experience, with Pochard, Tufted Ducks and Mute Swans all visible At this site, you can literally go birding 24 hours per day, with the Aythyas being seen from ar...
Help needed, I have just booked a 4 night stay in Lisbon with my wife from 13th-17th April 2015, I will have the opportunity for early morning birding whilst there and wondered if anyone has experience of the City and the best spots to visit at this time of the Year. My only worry is what will turn up at Elto...
Wildlife Watching Supplies Medium weight c33 bag hide in Realtree Snow pattern (best checking their website for the full details). New price £82 so will accept £60 posted or £50 pick up meet within 10 miles of Warrington. -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Friday 20th of February 2015 06:15:18 PM
As above Nikon 300mm f4 AF-S IF ED, boxed with original foot and Kirk replacement collar and foot plus neoprene covers - bought new by me around 18 months ago from Grays - I would have said this was immaculate until I spotted a slight flat spot on the metal section where a filter would screw in - not sure how...
We thought we would have a change and have a trip on a Saturday with myself, Bob K & Steve K for company, with Steve K driving. We quickly worked out a trip into Yorkshire with a couple of new sites on the agenda. We met at a time that had allowed more sleep and we set off into a dense fog patch from Rochdale...
Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland (3rd impression 1980) Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland (1986) The first two Atlases still useful books despite later editions. Both in very good condition. Price £3.99 each - the price I paid at Oxfam I couldnt resist! Buyer to collect fro...
