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newwatcher2007
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Total Beginner - 2007/08/10 05:26 Hi there, I have decided to take up Birdwatching, as I am looking for a relaxing inexpensive hobby which I can do over the weekends as I am pretty stressed through the week with work, and totally fed up wasting my spare time (and cash) in the pub (lol)

I already possess a pair of binoculars, which are pretty old but should do the trick to start off with. Can anyone recommend any places on Merseyside to go birding??? Plus if I fully pursue this interesting hobby, how much would I need to pay for a decent pair of bincoculars??

Many thanks.

John, Merseyside, age 25
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Re:Total Beginner - 2007/08/24 04:38 John, you don't have to pay the earth for binoculars. Viking do a reasonably priced range and you can get a pair from the RSPB, made by Viking for under £150. Two books worth getting are Where to watch Birds Britain and Collins Bird Guide: The Most Complete Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe. you can get both from Amazon.co.uk at a third of the price.

Happy Birding
Nessie
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