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#5337 From: Jeff Wesson <jeff.wesson@...>
Date: Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:50 pm
Subject: Re: RSPB scope 		jwesson69
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Malcolm,

Can't say i've ever used one, but i'd be tempted to go to Focus Optics in Corley and try out the scopes they do have in your price range (new/2nd hand)

You could always give them a ring to see if they have that model in stock. Even if they do, it still maybe worth comparing it to similar priced models for comparison.

Tel 01676 542476/540501


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Jeff



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I am considering an upgrade from an Opticron IS60 scope with 25x IS eyepiece to something with better low light performance – ie around 80mm. There’s not a lot about in the mid-price bracket, but the most promising is perhaps the RSPB branded AG80 body plus one of the AG fixed (26x or 33x) or zoom (20x-60x) eyepieces all made by Viking. I’ve been happy with my Viking Vistron binoculars, but before I buy, I wondered if anyone has any experience or views on the scope itself and maybe recommendations on which eyepiece to get. Unfortunately as far as I know there are no RSPB shops round here to go and check it out first, unless perhaps Focus Optics have it in stock.

 

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Malcolm




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#5336 From: "malcolm Wright" <malcolm@...>
Date: Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:23 am
Subject: RSPB scope 		fantrace
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I am considering an upgrade from an Opticron IS60 scope with 25x IS eyepiece to something with better low light performance – ie around 80mm. There’s not a lot about in the mid-price bracket, but the most promising is perhaps the RSPB branded AG80 body plus one of the AG fixed (26x or 33x) or zoom (20x-60x) eyepieces all made by Viking. I’ve been happy with my Viking Vistron binoculars, but before I buy, I wondered if anyone has any experience or views on the scope itself and maybe recommendations on which eyepiece to get. Unfortunately as far as I know there are no RSPB shops round here to go and check it out first, unless perhaps Focus Optics have it in stock.

 

Thanks,

 

Malcolm


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#5335 From: "JEAN" <jean561@...>
Date: Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:08 pm
Subject: Swallow on northern side of A34 at Monkspath roundabout 		jean561...
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Sorry haven,t reported sooner.

Last week we couldn,t believe it, when a swallow swooped low, from right to left
over the A34, as we came round the island from Hockley Heath, towards Shirley.
The swallow flew into Shirley Golf Course.

Jean

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#5334 From: Matthew Griffiths <matt_avesmaster@...>
Date: Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:37 pm
Subject: Earlswood Lakes, 11/12/2009 		matt_avesmaster
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6 swans, all thought to be Whoopers, flew over Engine Pool and Windmill Pool before leaving eastwards at c. 2:35 pm today. They left flying low, so wonder if these might've gone to Draycote or, maybe, Brandon?
Matt
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#5333 From: "John" <JG1657@...>
Date: Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:22 pm
Subject: Whinchat 		john_galletly
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Whinchat - Tame Valley NR between main road and pool. also Chiffchaff SK206025


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#5332 From: Hugh Darwen <hughdarwen@...>
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:04 pm
Subject: Re: Shrewley news (raven and mallard) 		hughdarwen
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2009/11/18 Martenson, Claes <claes.martenson@...>
 

Hi,

I see Ravens regularly in Snitterfield all year round.

I saw a very interesting thing with a Raven last weekend in my new BirdAtlas tetrad south of Stratford. A Raven flew at maybe 3 m height and it was mobbed by several Jackdaws. Suddenly it folded its wings and struck a Woodpigeon on the ground. It didn’t get a good grip so the pigeon flew away with the Raven in hot pursuit. After only maybe 15 m the Raven had the pigeon again, pinned it down and started eating it. Has anyone else seen this bird of prey behaviour from a Raven?


Not I, but I checked in BWPi.  In the long section on Food I found this:

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Occasionally attempts to seize birds in flight with feet, usually unsuccessfully; duck Anas, C. livia, and Ptarmigan Lagopus mutus all recorded evading capture, though latter probably taken sometimes (Tinbergen 1953; Schaber 1983; Marquiss and Booth 1986). One clutched Jackdaw C. monedula in flight, though it escaped when both fell to ground (Dickson 1969); another recorded carrying C. monedula corpse in right foot for 30 m (Owen 1950).
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There is also mention of ravens attacking roosting adult kittiwakes.

Hugh

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#5331 From: "Martenson, Claes" <claes.martenson@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:22 pm
Subject: Shrewley news (raven and mallard) 		claes.martenson@...
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Hi,

I see Ravens regularly in Snitterfield all year round.

I saw a very interesting thing with a Raven last weekend in my new BirdAtlas tetrad south of Stratford. A Raven flew at maybe 3 m height and it was mobbed by several Jackdaws. Suddenly it folded its wings and struck a Woodpigeon on the ground. It didn’t get a good grip so the pigeon flew away with the Raven in hot pursuit. After only maybe 15 m the Raven had the pigeon again, pinned it down and started eating it. Has anyone else seen this bird of prey behaviour from a Raven?

Claes

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#5330 From: colinpotter.t21@...
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:14 pm
Subject: Re: POMARINE SKUA at Draycote ? 		bty791796
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My record Lee first one iv'e ever had in Warks. Very windy was hoping for a phalarope, didnt find the diver or g.w.teal. Colin Potter 

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Subject: [warwickbirds] POMARINE SKUA at Draycote ?
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Date: Wednesday, 18 November, 2009, 15:16

 
Reports are circulating of a POMARINE SKUA at Draycote Water today - any truth in it?
 
Best wishes
 
Lee Evans

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#5329 From: Hugh Darwen <hughdarwen@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:49 pm
Subject: Shrewley news (raven and mallard) 		hughdarwen
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A raven flew over the field behind my garden in Shrewley yesterday (17/11/09).  I normally see one or two ravens during the winter but I didn't last year.  Whenever I do see them they are flying from south-east to north-west.

I know the mallard has a rather long breeding season but I wonder if the duck with nine very new ducklings that I saw today on one of the ponds at Tunnel Barn Farm Fisheries is normal for the time of year.  This follows a similar brood of four I saw there on November 2nd.

Hugh

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#5328 From: LGREUK400@...
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:16 am
Subject: POMARINE SKUA at Draycote ? 		lgreuk400
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Reports are circulating of a POMARINE SKUA at Draycote Water today - any truth in it?
 
Best wishes
 
Lee Evans

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#5327 From: "malcolm Wright" <malcolm@...>
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 10:23 pm
Subject: Marsh Lane 		fantrace
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From a very brief glimpse from a speeding train this afternoon noted what looked to be a very dark goose at Marsh Lane – Brent perhaps? Anyone been there recently?

 

Malcolm.

 


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