Other Birding & Useful Sites
Listed here are some of the other local birding sites that I use. I find these sites useful for info about sightings, equipment and places to visit. If you want to add your site to this list, please contact me with your details.
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Digiscoping & birding blogs from around the UK
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Jorg Kretzchmar - Scopal Imaging www.ozellus.de/Probably the best digiscoper in the world!
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Beginners Guide to Wildlife Photography www.cctvcameraworld.com/beginners-guide-to-wildlife-photography.htmlMs Martin & her incredible students recommend that you take a look at this site should you wish to learn more about wildlife photography. I must also state, in the words of Mr Paul McCartney & John Lennon, That "We get by with a little help from our friends" (wherever they are) /enjoy your pizza ;)
Posted November 3, 2015 at 3:34 PM -
Justin Carr - Lets Digiscope www.letsdigiscope.comMy very good friend Justin has launched his own website about how he sees digiscoping. A brilliant read!
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Sharon "Birdchick" Stiteler www.birdchick.com/My good friend Sharon has her own unique style of getting birding and digiscoping across. You'll love her too!
Posted February 3, 2015 at 1:56 PM -
Tara Tanaka https://www.flickr.com/people/focused-on-birds/Winner of Swarovskis digiscoper of the year... TWICE. Tara is one of the best ever digiscopers
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Jim Eager's Florida Birding & Digiscoping Tours obsessivecompulsivebirding.com/index.htmlMy good friend Jim will show you the best of the amazing "Sunshine State" that is Florida
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Barry Woodhouse's Digiscoping Photos mydigiscopingphotos.webs.com/Barry is a friend of mine, and a local birder and digiscoper from Bury, Suffolk. Passionate about birds, Barry displays his digiscoped photos here.
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Jersey Digiscoping jerseydigiscoping.blogspot.co.uk/Kevin Bolton takes some of the best digiscoped images that I've seen. Anyone could learn a lot from him :)
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Craigs Digiscoping Blog craigshawsbirdingblog.blogspot.co.uk/Craig digiscopes with a Leica scope. Some really lovely digiscoped images to be seen here. A real inspiration.
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L.C.E Digiscoping Info www.digiscoping.co.uk/The digiscoping section of the London Camera Exchange. lots of handy info!
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The Bird Garden thebirdgardenblog.blogspot.com/A lovely blog on Digiscoping. A great example of getting results with a budget set up and beyond!
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Jerry Jourdans Birding and Digiscoping blog jerryjourdan.blogspot.co.uk/One of the digiscopers that inspired me!! Jerry is an experienced digiscoper and writes a damn good blog!!
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Colins Digiscoping Blog colsdigiscope.blogspot.com/Digiscoping from the North East of England and beyond. Some beautiful pictures and lovely blogs. A great insight into the north of our country.
Posted May 26, 2010 at 7:31 AM -
The Suffolk Birder suffolkbirder.blogspot.com/The Suffolk Birder, Dedicates most of his birding to Thorpeness in Suffolk. His blog is good, often with photos of the trip. A good way to get to know Suffolk.
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Jon Evans Birding Photography jonevansbirding.blogspot.com/Jon is one of Suffolks leading bird photographers. Take a look here at his amazing pictures!!
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Bill Baston www.billbaston.comAward winning photographer Bill Baston. Bill is Suffolks number one wildlife photographer, and he displays some of his work here.
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Peter Ransome Birding Blog lowestoftbirding.blogspot.com/Local Birder and photographer Peter Ransome blogs about his outings in Lowestoft and beyond.
Posted February 9, 2010 at 8:46 AM -
The Birdman of Gunton- James Wright www.freewebs.com/jameswright/index.htmGunton is at the north end of Lowestoft. If anyone knows about it its this man. Has a habit of finding really good rarities!
Posted March 19, 2009 at 9:34 AM -
Sparky's Blog & Photos onesparky.blogspot.com/Sparky (aka Ian) is another of Suffolks best bird & wildlife photographers. His enthusiastic blog is a lovely insight into what makes this man tick!
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Tims Birding Blog timsbirding.blogspot.co.uk/A nice blog, with some lovely pictures!
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Moysies Birding Blog moysiesbirdtrips.blogspot.co.uk/A nice blog with some decent digiscoped images. Colin is still learning, but is aiming to improve his skills as we all do!
Posted March 27, 2013 at 11:57 AM -
Ron Schuddebooms Flickr Page www.flickr.com/photos/ronatx1/Ron digiscopes with the Swaro ATX 85, TLS APO & Sony NEX-6. Some stunning digiscoped images, see for yourself :)
Posted February 15, 2014 at 7:29 AM
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Here you will find local & national birding websites, with recent sighting updates.
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The Lounge Lizard home.clara.net/ammodytes/This is the official site of The Lowestoft Bird Club. Updated almost everyday with bird sightings from the Lowestoft/Great Yarmouth area. Especially handy if you want to get around birding in the Waveney area.
Posted March 3, 2009 at 8:23 AM -
Suffolk BINS www.freewebs.com/suffolkbirding/index.htmReally useful site for sightings all over Suffolk. Not to be missed before setting out!
Posted September 29, 2009 at 10:32 AM -
Rare Bird Alert www.rarebirdalert.co.ukEver wonder where those pagers come from?! A subsciption is needed for a full service, but its not expensive! All the local and national scarcities and rarities can be found here.
Posted July 17, 2011 at 2:07 AM
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Plan your day out or birding holiday with these handy resources
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Frixo www.frixo.comUp to the minute traffic updates. Check the roads here before chasing that "MEGA"!!
Posted July 17, 2011 at 1:43 AM -
The Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk/Any good birding trip needs good weather. Use this link to plan your day out!
Posted March 28, 2009 at 10:20 AM -
Streetmap www.streetmap.co.ukReally useful OS map resource. Has all those "local" names of places.
Posted July 17, 2011 at 2:06 AM
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Some more of what other people are doing for birds and wildlife.
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S.O.G "Suffolk Ornothologists Group" www.sogonline.org.uk/A lovely local site for the birds of Suffolk. Full of information and advice!
Posted April 15, 2010 at 7:03 AM -
Bird Guides www.birdguides.com/home/default.asp?menu=menu_homeOne of the best birding resources on the net. Not to be missed!!
Posted March 7, 2011 at 6:55 AM -
Swarovski Digiscoping www.swarovskioptik.com/nature/digiscoping-c2107Swarovski, Why use other optics?
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The RSPB www.rspb.org.ukIf you're not a member, then you should be!! Visit reserves, have a great day out with the biggest bird protection charity.
Posted March 2, 2009 at 9:15 AM -
Suffolk Wildlife Trust www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/A great organisation, providing wonderful reserves and protected habitat, mostly all free as well and dog friendly.
Posted January 11, 2010 at 8:28 AM -
Waveney Bird Club www.waveneybirdclub.comA great local bird club at the heart of the Waveney Valley. Plenty of day trips and conservation projects. A really good club to get involved with.
Posted May 23, 2011 at 3:06 PM -
The Bird Forum www.birdforum.net/Massive online database of pictures and info. A must for all birders!
Posted February 28, 2010 at 1:44 AM -
The Fatbirder www.fatbirder.com/More excellent internet birding based material. A great free resource.
Posted March 7, 2011 at 6:58 AM -
Birdfreak birdfreak.com/A great website, full of useful information to birders worldwide!!
Posted March 30, 2010 at 10:06 AM -
Birdline East Anglia birdlineeastanglia.moonfruit.com/#Great for sightings and news of birds all over East Anglia.
Posted October 3, 2010 at 5:04 AM -
The Raptor Trust www.raptortrust.org.ukA wonderful organisation, and really helpful should you find a bird of prey in distress!!
Posted May 4, 2011 at 12:58 PM -
Welney WWT www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/welneyA great WWT reserve. Famed for its wintering Bewick & Whooper swans. A real must for all birders.
Posted July 17, 2011 at 2:20 AM -
The B.T.O (British Trust for Ornithology) www.bto.orgEver wonder who orgnanises bird leg ringing? Its the BTO. Doing wonderful conservation work for many years.
Posted July 17, 2011 at 2:22 AM -
Digiscoped.com www.digiscoped.comA great resource
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Birdwatch www.birdwatch.co.uk/default.aspThe home of Birdwatch magaizine, and also "Go Birdwatching" magazine. I have an article in Go Birdwatching, Issue 2. All round advice for birders of all levels.
Posted August 7, 2011 at 8:38 AM
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If you are looking for equipment then try some of these links.
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Jack the Hat Photographic www.jackthehat.co.ukAn excellent online store for all your photographic accessory needs!
Posted July 17, 2011 at 2:09 AM -
SRB-Photographic srb-photographic.co.uk/These guys make many bespoke adapters for digiscoping. A very useful site for digiscopers.
Posted February 22, 2012 at 10:48 AM -
Sherwoods Photographic www.sherwoods-photo.com/A great site, full of everything you need to get birding and digiscoping. Great prices, and excellent offers all year round!!
Posted March 7, 2011 at 6:38 AM -
Warehouse Express www.warehouseexpress.co.ukA brilliant store and service! Very reliable company based in Norwich.
Posted July 17, 2011 at 2:11 AM -
Uttings www.uttings.co.ukA really good outdoor store. They sell it all! Some really good offers too!
Posted July 17, 2011 at 2:13 AM -
Ace Cameras www.acecameras.co.ukA great selection of new and good secondhand equipment. Very helpful over the phone.
Posted July 17, 2011 at 2:16 AM -
Clothes to Order www.clothes2order.comA good site for personalised clothing. Its where I get mine done!
Posted August 7, 2011 at 8:36 AM -
Digital Photo Review www.dpreview.com/A very well written camera review site. It is excellent for anything you need to know before buying a camera.
Posted May 15, 2012 at 4:34 AM -
Snapsort snapsort.com/Excellent for side by side comparisons. See exactly what any camera is like compared to its nearest competitor. It could just make you change your mind!
Posted May 15, 2012 at 4:35 AM -
Manfrotto Spares www.manfrottospares.com/index.php?route=common/homeEver lost a tripod foot or broken a leg clamp? This could help you lots.
Posted January 28, 2013 at 2:41 PM
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Daniel Carway www.danielcarway.co.uk/Daniel is a very clever techy man, who will happily help you with any pc worries. He also has his own band, (available for hire) called Hot Cold Ground.
Posted March 2, 2009 at 9:00 AM -
The Lowestoft Shellfish Company www.lowestoftshellfish.co.ukIf you are in the catering trade, or sell fish anywhere in East Anglia then give us a call.
Posted March 2, 2009 at 9:24 AM -
www.alexhorne.com/ The author of "Birdwatchingwatching" A great read, and a must for all birders. Good comedian also!!
Posted March 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM -
Richard Allen - Wildlife Artist & Illustrator www.richardallenillustrator.com/index.htmlWho needs a camera when you can draw & paint as well as Richard does here??!! Check out some stunning artwork.
Posted November 20, 2011 at 2:07 PM -
Dunc Smith Glasscraft www.dsglasscraft.com/I first found Dunc at the Rutland Birdfair 2012. Stunningly well made glass birds and much more. Give them a ring & leave a message, they will get back to you! Ideal for gift ideas :)
Posted December 17, 2012 at 11:29 AM -
Gill Moon www.gillmoon.com/Gill is a freelance writer and specialises is wide angle scenery shots. It really feels like you are there.
Posted February 19, 2013 at 10:58 AM -
Celia Bartlett www.ailecphotography.co.uk/Celia is a freelance photographer. Check out her website and contact her if you need a photographer for any occassion.
Posted February 19, 2013 at 10:59 AM -
Tony Pick Photography www.coastalimages.co.ukBeautiful photography from Aldeburgh in Suffolk. Simply Stunning!
Posted April 22, 2013 at 2:34 PM
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