At last some decent weather over the past few days here in Lincolnshire means I don't have to be too envious of you southerners :D Lots of Peacocks and Brimstone. Good numbers of Orange Tip though only saw my first males today. Fair numbers of Speckled Wood and a few Commas. Report of Green Hairstre...

At long last - a Brimstone in Lincoln today

Thanks all. This is developing into a very interesting and informative thread. It is good to hear what others are using and a debate about the pros and cons of various lenses.

I for one am learning much from the various contributers - so thanks again.


Hugh

They are usually very mobile in a flock and often you can hear them coming. When they stop and feed they are delightful to watch. In flight they are also attractive and have the advantage that sometimes scarcer/rarer birds will tag along at the end of the flock.

Hugh

Thanks both for the replies. Cracking pictures. The canon macro is too expensive for me but the pics from it are fantastic. Bit like comparing a Morris Minor with a Porshe :D Am going for the 70-300 as a walkabout lens so was interested in the pics taken with it. I appreciate 300 is the minimum for ...

Hi all, As a long time lurker and enjoyer of this site I am posting for the first time - so please be gentle with this self confessed Luddite. I have a canon 400D with an old and heavy 400 mm lens. I am looking for something lighter (due to arthritis) and better quality. It will mainly be for bird s...

Could I just say how interesting and informative this thread is. Please keep the discussion going. Perhaps there will be no concensus but it is illuminating. I watch the Marsh Fritillaries in Lincs and the other year the Scotch Argus which 'turned up' there. The ethical and scientific questions rais...