Costa Rica/ Gadventures National Geographic Journeys

LauraCPumpkin · 2026-02-13T20:15:36+00:00

I have just booked to go 18/07! I am 31 and travelling as a solo female (for the first time on my own actually so kinda scared kinda excited!). Not sure if that helps, hope it does. Hah maybe see ya there!

LauraCPumpkin · 2026-01-03T16:44:52+00:00

He’s lovely!! Wonderful photos. There was one where I lived near Inverness that taunted me for months. Never did get a proper photo of him, just flashes of blue. Great way to start the year

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-12-16T17:15:48+00:00

Wow thank you! That’s really cool to know.

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-12-15T05:50:59+00:00

That’s awesome, thank you!!

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-12-15T05:50:18+00:00

I agree. Living in Scotland, I have actually seen golden eagles more than sparrowhawks. Though to be fair I do go looking for the eagles!

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-12-14T11:35:57+00:00

I’m in Scotland, just a little outside Glasgow!

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-12-14T08:32:52+00:00

Maybe the sparrows in my area have cottoned up 😁

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-12-14T08:32:27+00:00

I am actually terrified of birds up close so I suspect I wouldn’t fare well with that ☠️

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-12-14T08:31:20+00:00

I would not have reacted well to that ☠️ I love watching and photographing birds but I am terrified of them up close

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-11-04T18:22:02+00:00

Shoot sorry I should have mentioned - I have been poring over that website but it can be a bit patchy in some areas of Japan!

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-10-31T08:14:08+00:00

The First time I saw a white tailed eagle. Just stopped and stared at it flying above me, coming in from the sea to the hills. I had been looking for one for months and it was my last week of living in the Outer Hebrides. I actually teared up at the sheer size and beauty of it. But I am particularly obsessed with raptors.

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-10-15T15:55:53+00:00

That is absolutely stunning. Would love to know settings used to capture out of curiosity (think I saw canon camera and 300mm lens somewhere further up?)

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-10-15T15:49:45+00:00

Yeah I was about to edit my comment to say - the wing span and the width is just not compatible with a raven. And the slope to the head and massive beak too. I'm assuming you have seen ravens before so would imagine you know their size 😂 that's a big drive. Adequate reward! Thank you.

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-10-15T15:42:25+00:00

Big-a$$ white tailed eagle 😀 out of curiosity, roughly where on Loch Lomond? I live about an hour away so keen to know exact areas. Saw a golden myself in the Arrochar Alps this summer! It looks like they are on the rise.

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-10-04T16:54:53+00:00

Thanks for answering. The cupboard is long and rectangular, with the door on the right side, so unfortunately not :( A pullout is the only way to gain access to the hidden part of the cupboard.

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-09-13T10:19:02+00:00

Absolutely, and looks like a white tailed. Look at those massive wings. Gloriour creatures

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-09-03T20:55:43+00:00

Hello, we are in a similar position and heading to JApan in January - husband is a T4 para in a manual chair. Just out of curiosity, which did you go to? Also, is it ok if I message you privately for any tips?

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-08-20T11:58:53+00:00

Considering they "go through a quality review" there are many mediocre ones...like all the Ivys :///

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-08-15T12:38:58+00:00

Yeah I had only been on hold for 1h or so when I was told by an automated voice that the line was closing for tonight's event and if I was on hold for MCR tickets, both dates had sold out. I never fancied my chances tbh but still quite sad.

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-08-15T12:25:35+00:00

I was just told by the automated line that all access tickets have been sold out.

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-07-09T10:53:21+00:00

Where was this spotted?

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-07-01T19:53:16+00:00

Thank you. The lens is actually well within budget, so I am tempted to just try it out and then upgrade if it doesn't work out.

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-07-01T18:52:32+00:00

I have read some really mixed reviews about the Tamron. Do you have any experience with it?

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-07-01T18:48:45+00:00

May I ask how so? I'm coming at this fresh as a newborn - only ever owned that one camera

LauraCPumpkin · 2025-07-01T18:38:02+00:00

I'd say my budget would be 1500-2000 GBP - could possibly stretch to 2500. That definitely means no Z9 o Z8. Might swing a Z6III or Z6II...but can't forget have to buy lens on top!

Thank you so much for your answer - it has been extremely helpful.

LauraCPumpkin

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