DAWLISH WARREN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE

DATES FOR 2010

Sunday 19th September Opticron rep in attendance

Sunday 24th October
Sunday 28th November

DATES FOR 2011

Sunday 9th January
Sunday 13th February
Thursday 10th March
Sunday 10th April
Sunday 22nd May
Sunday 12th June







All dates 10am to 4pm.

Ring LCE Exeter for full details
01392279024

DAWLISH WARREN

Birdwatching at Dawlish Warren


Although Dawlish Warren is rightly famous for its birdlife, it can appear a very ‘quiet’ site and if timed wrongly, trips may be rewarded with little of interest. The following notes aim to outline the best times and conditions to see certain bird-groups.



Wading birds: purchase an Exmouth tide-table, viewing around one or two hours either side of high tide is best. Waders are best viewed from the hide when they are on The Bight and surrounding mudflats on a mid-ranging tide (3.1 to 3.3m). During spring tides (3.3 to 4.6m tides) many waders roost on the beaches of Warren Point. If these birds are on the beach they are only to be viewed from the dune-ridge from where they are rarely disturbed, however, problems by other visitors may arise. The beaches are popular with walkers and a Bird Warden is employed from September to March to ‘police’ and ‘educate’ visitors about the roosting flocks of waders. At other times of the year it is best to view waders on the rising tide before they get disturbed. August and September are good months for variety, mid-December to early-February is a good period to see impressive numbers

ROB

Rob from Opticron will be with us on 19th September at Dawlish Warren

KOWA DEMOSTRATION DAY

SUNDAY OCTOBER 3rd at Lavell's Lake,Woodley,Reading,
for details ring Reading LCE on 0118 9592149

PAUL HACKETT

Come and meet Paul Hackett one of this country's leading experts on Digiscoping at the above event on October 3rd

TITCHFIELD HAVEN NATURE RESERVE

Dates for 2010 Optics weekends




October 30th/31st

For Details ring Winchester branch on 01962866203

TITCHFIELD HAVEN NATURE RESERVE

Discover the natural beauty of Titchfield Haven. Enjoy a wonderful day out, watching and learning about nationally and internationally important wildlife – and help to protect it at the same time. High quality hides provide spectacular views of the wildlife and a network of paths and boardwalks take you through a rare, unspoilt landscape.

LINCOLN PHOTO /OPTICS SHOW

THURSDAY 4th November

The Lawn,Union Road,Lincoln

Doors open 1pm to 7pm FREE Entry

Reps from most leading Photo and Optical companies will be at the show

Full details from Lincoln 01522 514131

CHEW VALLEY LAKE

WELCOME TO LAKESIDE OPTICS
A shop run by birdwatchers for birdwatchers.

Thinking of buying binoculars or a spotting 'scope?

We at Lakeside Optics understand the need to view several different models and take your time before making that all important decision.

We offer a lovely view of Chew Valley Lake as well as an adjacent area of woodland. Ample parking, food & drink plus WC on-site.

We are open every day except Sunday and Monday
from 10am to 4:30pm.

01275332042

Outside these hours please contact Simon at our Bath shop on 01225 462234.or go to Lakesideoptics in LINKS.

BIRDWATCHING CRUISES

See the thousands of waders on the Exe estuary from the comfort of a Stuart line bird watching cruise. Full commentary by local naturalists.

On most dates a member of LCE staff will be on board with a selection of binoculars

Cruises start on 31st October 2009,last cruise 13th March.Starting again on 6th November 2010

For details of dates go to www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk in the Links Tab
Or phone 01395222144
Booking is advisable in advance as these are very popular cruises

SWAROVSKI OPTICS DEMONSTRATION AFLOAT

LCE.and Swarovski will be afloat on Sunday 21st November.
Leaving Exmouth at 11.30 and returning at 2pm.
We will have a local naturalist on board to help us with bird recognition.
Spaces will be limited to 125,
To obtain your ticket email john.fendick@lcegroup.co.uk or can be obtained from your local branch

SOUTHAMPTON SHOW

SOUTHAMPTON LONDON CAMERA EXCHANGE DIGITAL PHOTO AND OPTICS SHOW

28/11/2010


It's that time of year again! Southampton High streets hugely successful annual event..... the LCE Digital Photo and Optics Show.

The show will be hosted at the Novotel hotel in Southampton on sunday the 28th November. Doors open at 10.30am and show close is at 5pm ENTRY IS FREE!

Visitors will be able to try, and buy all the latest in digital SLRs, lenses, accesories and digital compacts, plus binoculars, spotting scopes, digiscoping products...and more all under one roof with amazing SHOW ONLY DEALS!

Expert advice and in depth demos will be available from a host of manufacturer experts and our highly trained, freindly staff.

Brands exhibiting are to be confirmed but should include CANON, NIKON, SONY, OLYMPUS, PANASONIC, SAMSUNG, SIGMA, TAMRON, SWAROVSKI, ZEISS, OPTICRON, BARR & STROUD, MINOX, HAWKE OPTICS, STEINER, LOWEPRO, TAMRAC, KATA, CRUMPLER, MANFROTTO, VELBON, GIOTTOS, KENRO, COLOUR CONFIDENCE PROFILERS, ONONE SOFTWARE, VISIBLE DUST, JOBO, SANDISK, HAMA AND OP-TECH.

And that's not all......every visitor will have the chance to win a superb CANON POWERSHOT G11 top of the range digital entusiast digital compact (SRP £569) in our FREE PRIZE DRAW!

So don't miss out on this once a year event! Whether it's a christmas gift your after or just to treat yourself we're sure we'll have what you need!

DATE: Sunday 28th November

TIME: 10.30am - 5pm

PLACE: The Novotel Hotel, 1 Westquay Road, Southampton, SO15 1RA

For more information from early November contact:

LCE Digital Photo Centre,
10 High Street,
Southampton,
SO14 2DH

TEL: 02380 221597

EMAIL: southampton@lcegroup.co.uk

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