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Nikon D300 (Body) Semi Pro Camera, with spare battery and shutter release cable. Boxed in mint condition. Ideal body for bigger lenses. £425 Manchester -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 13th of November 2013 11:48:20 PM

Rare sight of a gt spotted woodpecker in neighbors apple tree. Although not a rare species it is unusual to see one in the garden

Accepting that all of the smaller common birds (tits, finches, etc) need to eat very regularly through the autumn & winter months to survive, is there any particular common garden bird's feeding habit that can be taken as a sign of a bad winter ahead?

A title like that has got to attract the attention of our best Larophiles hasn't it? Basically it's just something different I observed last night. Normally when I'm round Viridor Wood in he late afternoon or early evening, all the gull movement is generally north westwards towards the Wigan Flashe...

Yesterday I received a text from a friend asking me for help to identify a bird that was in their Offerton garden on woodlands drive near to the cricket club, it was clearly a Woodcock in the middle of the day. I thought I would share this sighting but also wondered if anybody else had ever seen one before...

Got a Leica T77 20x - 60x eyepiece for sale for £225. I will post images later if there is any interest.

I've been approached by Phil Lee who works for the Forestry Commission. He's looking for someone to lead Dawn Chorus walks at Ashtons Field, Farnworth next spring. Expenses are payable and a Forestry Commission staff member would also be present. Dates to be arranged by mutual covenience. If you'r...

I'm selling these on behalf of a friend. Opticron GS 815 GA scope with 16-72x magnification eyepiece - £320 Delta 8x42 binoculars - £40 Opticron hide clamp - £20 Please PM me if you are interested.

Coming home today through Painswick Park Wythenshawe,Of all the Canada Geese One was ringed.Why Do the ring Canada Geese,How far do these Geese roam? I was under the illusion that they always stay local as they were introduced to this country,

I've been considering purchasing one of these now that I've got an iPhone 4S. I've noted that Kowa make an adapter but will it fit my Opticron ES80 GA ED v3 scope?

Calumet in Piccadilly, Manchester are having another one of their 'Open Days' tomorrow (31st October) from 10am to 4pm, where you can have your DSLR's sensor cleaned for free (only 1 per person). There's also a programme of talks and demonstrations throughout the day. Full details here: http://ww...

Peregrine Falcon on a pylon tucking into something outside my office windows in Brighouse adjacent to the River Calder- after being harried by several crows and gulls. Lucky me to have my pocket Trinovids to hand!! -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Wednesday 30th of October 2013 05:58:57 PM

I know it's a long shot but anyone upgraded and looking to sells stay on case Regards Mark

Hi, I have for sale my Leica angled spotting scope / Apo Televid 77mm with 32x eyepiece and skua stay on case. This is the later model with the recess stud for the newer type zoom 20x60x eyepiece ( that I will be selling separately). The scope is in great condition with little signs of use,( there are 2 minu...

Hello, This is my first post on the forum though I've been lurking for a while. I have been moved to register because I want to ask for your help in opposing the planning application for land at Stars Brow, Standish (behind Olive Garden and Cinnamon restaurants on Preston Road). This is close to Hic Bibi...

I'm probably not the worlds greatest when it comes to birdcalls and song. I'm not completely rubbish though, and I can probably identify 95% plus of UK common birds by sound. But sometimes, like today I have a complete mind warp. Walking round the edge of Walker fold I kept hearing a bird call. I knew the...

This is shocking to me Almost beyond words, 120,000 Amur Falcons, caught, trapped, killed and Eaten in one week in India, There is a video at the bottom of this page with footage of the Slaughter, what an Amazing Falcon and its crazy to think things like this are going on today

:furious...

Just a thought yesterday as I drove home after seeing the Great Grey Shrike at Astley with a smile on my face, was to recall a similar sighting 30 years ago, and how different it was back then compared with now. It was the 2nd November 1983 I was walking with my companion at the time a small Jack Russell call...

Does anyone else have this who i can share my pain with? the dark nights are here, i go to work in the dark, come home in the dark, Cant go out birding till the weekends, so much going on out there at the moment and i can only get to see stuff passing through on a saturday or sunday, very SAD, the worst time of y...

Opticron Mighty midget MM2 v2 with 15x to 40x angled zoom eyepiece. Like new still in box. All sensible offers considered.

still boxed and never used as I have just bought an adapter for my phone for digiscoping. Suitable for eyepieces 43-65mm. Fits my Swaro ATS 80 Was £31-00. I'm open to any offers! tel 0794 7562735 cheers Anthony

On the Salford Mosses Sunday 20th October Parking/event base @ Moss Farm Lakeside Cafe on Cutnook Lane More details soon

Born again twitcher . The binoculars and scope have wiped me out. tLooking to buy a good tripod for use with a scope. Thanks Mark

I currently shoot with a Canon 50d and a 400mm prime lens. I'm considering investing in a tele-converter to gain a little extra focal length. There are several makes and models on the market but can someone recommend a particular type, etc.

Newmann's Birds of Southern Africa Expanded Edition Colour Coded The classic field guide for this region covering no less than 950 species. This is the complete field guide to all the birds recorded from the Antarctic to the Zambezi, incorporating even the rarest vagrants to the region. With well o...

I would love to hear if anyone sees waxwings in the Preston area this winter. I saw them briefly last Nov in Stocks Road but would love to see them again. Many thanks from a very new birder!

Today: Buzzard being mobbed by Starlings as I slowed down and drove past the park. Less than half a mile from town center! Regards, Dave Ousey -- Edited by Ian McKerchar on Tuesday 15th of October 2013 05:39:01 PM

Yesterday (12th Oct) at 16:45 we had a Skua from the car as we joined the M6 from the M58 at junction 26. With there being a big number of Bonxies around, it may well have been one, but it actually looked to be a tiny wee thing, so it's just down as a skua sp in my birdspotting jotter. Having just looked at a map i...

So it's looking like the 'Holy Grail' of Barnacle Geese has turned up.... Elsewhere a total of 60 were seen moving south off Seaton Sluice, Northumberland yesterday. A party of 8 moved up the Humber at Spurn. The blog for the birds of South Cumbria lists a number of ringed Barnacle Geese from Svalbard w...

Medical Journal 'The Lancet' has a summary by Dr Ashworth-Moore, of a study in to medical complaints which may be affecting GM Birders: Atlas Digit: A particular form of Repetitive Strain Injury, identified by Dr G.M. Baird-Atlas. This has become prevalent over the past four years. It is in...