Hi Mariko
The Morcombe field guide is now available as an app for the iPhone/iPad/iPod.
It is also available for android smart phones as well I think. It is very
useful, and a great way to quickly hear a call of a species. For iPhone users,
the guide costs about $36 from the AppStore.
I can thoroughly recommend a binocular harness instead of the regular strap for
carrying your binoculars in the field for long periods. A harness is designed
to distribute the weight across your shoulders instead of having it
concentrated on your neck. A harness is a relatively inexpensive investment
($20-40) and is preferable to a life time of neck pain! An example is here:
http://www.australiatelescopes.com.au/binocular-harness-carrying-strap-vortex.html
Cheers
Anthony
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On 26/07/2012, at 4:20 PM, mariko buszynski <> wrote:
> An experienced birder once told me that I should know common birds well so
> that when I hear or see something different I would know at least it is not
> usual birds. To this end I listen to the CD of Birds of the ACT, but this
> does not include thornbills. During birdwatching tours I noticed some people
> have an ipod(?) with bird pictures and bird calls. Could any one tell me
> what it is and where I can get it in Canberra. We are going to Sydney in
> near future. Would I find it easier to obtain it in Sydney? I would also
> like to know where I can get a shoulder strap to hold bins. Do I make myself
> clear? What I mean is that I don't want to hang heavy bins around my neck.
> Mariko
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