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  • Kowa vs Swarovski Travel Scope Delight - The Frank Perspective
    December 12, 2024

    Kowa vs Swarovski Travel Scope Delight - The Frank Perspective

    I was talking to Russell about why I like the Trinovids and he asked if id ever thought of getting a spotting scope. To be honest, I really hadn’t given it a thought! I’ve not really used a spotting scope for any length of time so I’m not sure how I would get on with one. Plus, there’s the added weight and size to consider. I’m often out with a bag full of cameras so to carry a scope around as well didn’t seem so appealing until Russell suggested a travel scope. Now, why didn’t I think of that?
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  • I'll take the high road with the Swarovski ATC and STC Spotting Scopes - By Russel Welton
    October 8, 2024

    The Swarovski ATC and STC Spotting Scopes - Light, Bright and Full of Light

    Welcome to another brilliantly informative blog by Russell Welton. In this post, Russell will explain why you should consider either the STC or ATC Swarovski Optik 17-40x56 Spotting Scopes as a wildlife enthusiast. In this blog Russell will delve into the many features Swarovski scopes have to offer, whilst managing to answer some of those all-important FAQ's as he goes, including; What is the main difference between the Swarovski ATC and STC spotting scope? What magnification is available on the ATC and STC? And What makes the Swarovski ATC and STC ideal for those wildlife enthusiasts on the move? You'll be able to find all the answers and more at the bottom of the page! Just look for the quick-fire questions!

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  • Birding with a Novice- South West Optics
    October 22, 2023

    Birding with a Novice: Join Me as I Stumble My Way into Birding for the First Time

    I’ve always had an interest in nature and wildlife in general. I was born in Paignton, Devon, but spent my early years living in the Essex countryside. Where we lived, there were no real made up roads and very few neighbours so consequently I spent a lot of my childhood roaming the fields alone looking for things to do (or mischief as my grandparents called it).
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  • The Best Thermal Monocular for Wildlife Observation
    September 27, 2023

    The Best Thermal Monocular for Wildlife Observation

    During our lifetimes, there have been some major revolutions in the equipment used in the field by birdwatchers and wildlife observers. The performance of affordable binoculars and telescopes has improved exponentially in recent decades, even tripods have become lighter, sturdier and much more practical (especially with carbon fibre models being used). Then there was the dawn of digital cameras, after which every wildlife watcher could now be a photographer (whether via digiscoping, phonescoping, DSLR or bridge cameras and more recently mirrorless systems). Birdwatchers have started becoming bird listeners with high quality digital audio equipment and brilliant apps to match.

    And now, the use of thermal imagers is sweeping the world of wildlife observation.

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