Made the most of todays brilliant weather and paid another visit to Blashford. Unfortunately most of the birds on the lakes were too far away for me to see even with bins although I did get a distant view of a great white egret. Someone very kindly let me have a look through his scope. Wow! What a treat - I might have to put one on my Christmas list. Managed to photograph some small birds though. Didn't see many birds at Martin Down other than flocks of noisy redwings which were difficult photograph. Here are some pics from my day.
Birdman? ;-)
There is something new to learn everyday...
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Lovely photos SB, great close-ups of the small birds. I see you are another "if it's flying, photograph it" person. I posted a pic of the air ambulance on another forum I use!
The necessity of bird-watching is a really good reason for avoiding all forms of housework.
The dust will still be there tomorrow - the birds may not be!
Great photos SB, glad you had a lovely day.
Regards
Kerry
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Great Pics, have put a Scope on my Christie list too.Its good to see birds and animals at this time of the year much closer now the trees are bare.
SB, I have really enjoyed seeing these photographs. Thanks.
Do put a scope on your Christmas list and don't forget the correct fitting for your camera. They are a tremendous asset when bird watching. We use our's mostly on the coast when spotting waders etc. on the water's edge.
HI Brenda, just curious here - what happens if, later, you change cameras - fitting-wise?
Squirrel, it very much depends on size and type of camera. It may mean you have to buy a new adapter for camera to attach to scope.
SB You are taking great pics with whatever you are using - scoping isn't always better - I suggest you go somewhere where you can "try before you buy" before you invest lots of money! But, yes, if you do opt for digiscoping, definitely invest in the full compatible kit.
Ospreys Rule OK, but Goldfinches come a close second!
original goldfinch, couldn't agree with you more. It is very much a matter of choice. I have actually asked for a new camera for Christmas, as I dropped mine today, on concrete, and it didn't bounce!!
Unknown said: original goldfinch, couldn't agree with you more. It is very much a matter of choice. I have actually asked for a new camera for Christmas, as I dropped mine today, on concrete, and it didn't bounce!!
O dear - sorry about the camera. Are you likely to get your Christmas present early, or will you have to wait?
Sorry to hear about the camera Brenda, hope Christmas comes early and thanks everybody for your nice comments.
I wasn't thinking about digiscoping really as I am very pleased with my current camera, which is still new anyway - I was thinking more about how good it would be to be able to see the birds better - others seem to be talking about what kind of wader they are looking at whilst all I can see is a dot which may or may not be a bird! The only thing that puts me off a scope is having to carry a tripod about. I'm not sure my middle aged joints are up to it!!!