tichodrome.bsky.social
Into birding and most aspects of natural history. Divide my time between France, Scotland's Outer Hebrides and anywhere exotic I can afford to visit. Abandoning the dark side for Bluesky and hoping for a better experience
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Made up for the one you missed on Lewis, perhaps?
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Rather tempted to contribute, but what purpose would it serve? The eyepiece rubber had gone on mine too, but at least they were back in 6 weeks rather than the promised 8. Still holding on to my old Zeiss Victory, which had to go back for repair twice, once when almost new, due to internal fogging.
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Four years ago I couldn't find a better method than to re-enter everything manually. I don't know if things have changed since then.
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Interesting. Two days ago, there was a flock of 25 Fieldfares on the Bràigh near Stornoway (following none seen in Nov/Dec).
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Thanks, Steve.
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Nice photos, Andy!
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Fascinating article, Andrew. Many of my assumptions about playback (and pishing) have just been binned.
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Looking forward to the 25th - I know there's a thermal scope under the Xmas tree!
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Three species that I didn't see when I was there in January - not that I expected Silver Oriole anyway. But I did catch up with Ratchet-tailed Treepie, among lots of other great birds.
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Thanks, Richard
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Thanks for the info, Alan
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It's a real shame because I like everything else about them. I must be unlucky because my Zeiss had to go back within months of purchase due to internal condensation. Had to go back a 2nd time before the problem was fixed
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Maybe I won't get mine back either, then, for proposed trip in late Jan / Feb. But like yours, my Zeiss are still OK and my wife has her own Swarovskis in perfect nick as they've had less use than mine. Good luck!
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As I'm sure will be the case for me, given that they are only 2 yrs and 2 months old. But it seems that I'll be without them for about 6 weeks, which might (?) stretch to more given that nothing ever happens over Xmas & New Yr
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Agree
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Yes, that's fine. Looks like hashtag UKbirding would also be picked up?
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Thanks, Andy. Maybe autumn isn't quite over yet
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Lovely photos!
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Better than last year then?
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Very rare and localised breeder, but migrants fairly regular in the Mediterranean area. Last seen on this reserve back in the 70s, I believe
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True and certainly better than nothing, but I was hoping there might be something more specific. I guess differentiation will happen over time.