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  • Exclusive Interview: Rob Laughton from Opticron
    June 27, 2024

    Exclusive Interview: Rob Laughton from Opticron

    In this exclusive interview, Rob Laughton from Opticron sits down with Russell Welton to delve into the world of binocular quality and optics craftsmanship. Rob shares insights on Opticron's dedication to Japanese-made products, emphasizing their superior build quality and innovative features like...

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  • Applications of Thermal Optics for Nature Observation: How Can Thermal Optics Transform Your Nature Observations?
    May 16, 2024

    Applications of Thermal Optics for Nature Observation: How Can Thermal Optics Transform Your Nature Observations?

    Once reserved exclusively for the military, thermal optics have soon found their way into the hands of birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. While traditional binoculars and spotting scopes have long been the tools of choice for birders and nature enthusiasts, the advent of thermal monoculars and binoculars has opened up new possibilities for exploring the natural world and our local ecosystems. So, how do they work?
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  • HIKMICRO M15 4G Trail Camera: Capturing Nature's Secrets
    March 15, 2024

    HIKMICRO M15 4G Trail Camera: Capturing Nature's Secrets

    Step into the world of wildlife surveillance like never before with the HIKMICRO M15 4G Trail Camera. Designed to offer unparalleled performance at an exceptional price, this trail camera brings cutting-edge technology to your fingertips. Join us as we explore...

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  • Birding with a Novice Part 2: Not Quite Ready to Fall Off the Perch
    February 13, 2024

    Birding with a Novice Part 2: Not Quite Ready to Fall Off the Perch

    Last week at work, we were chatting over where I am with my desire to go birding and what my next step should be. Having had a couple of weeks entertaining a new strain of covid, I had time to consider lashing out my hard earned cash on a pair of binoculars of my own. We were discussing the options within my price range when my boss (40 years younger than me) suggested that I get a move on as starting a new hobby at my age (70) doesn’t leave me much time. Now, I'm sure it was said in jest but it got me thinking...

     

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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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