Thanks for keeping us uptodate on the latest electronic wonders Carl. The new Nikons look absolutely fabulous EXCEPT that they don’t have manual focus, which means that, unless they have an absolutely pinpoint, fast, autofocus capability, trying to focus on a bird in the bush results in autofocussing on twigs and leaves in the foreground, … Read more
Hi All Thank you to everyone who kindly sent us advice on places to go birding and see Puffins. We forgot the Olympics are starting at the end of July in London so we are going to try to go in May now. Hopefully this will not mean we are there too early. Three weeks … Read more
G’day Swift watchers I have recently asked why there are so few FTS swifts in WA, NT & SA this season. Well now we know why. A very large proportion of the population is, or should I say was near Townsville on 26 Jan. The observers could not find them the following day. Don’t criticise … Read more
Many thanks to all those kind people who replied to my posting. The consensus seems to be that I avoid going too far down Duck Creek Road whatever the vehicle..but that it’s not really necessary anyway. Looks like you’ve saved me some money…and a lot of bother…..thanks!! John. =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, … Read more
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