Lens for backyard bird shots

[prime60]

Hello i am looking for a lens for bird shots i will be setup in a hide so i can get quite close i have a Nikon D60 and have a budget of 500 quid max and have been looking at thre Nikon 70-300 vr this will give me some cash left over for a bigger bag and filter is this a good choice.

Mick.

 

[donut]

even if you are close i think 300mm may fall a bit short ,maybe look at a x2 converter as well .

 

[markyboy.1967]

even if you are close i think 300mm may fall a bit short ,maybe look at a x2 converter as well .

Not with the 70-300 VR he is suggesting.300mm should be fine when using a hide.I have a 300f4 but at times i use a 1.4tc if i feel the need for more reach.