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Testing the new NL 14x52s by Swarovski

August 18, 2024 by Dragan 4 Comments
When the new NL 10x and 14×52 mm binoculars were announced by Swarovski Optik, even though I find this...
Red-lored Parrot
Trips

Scope? To Bring or Not to Bring on a Birding Trip to Costa Rica

July 10, 2021 by Patrick O'Donnell 1 Comment
Binoculars are like a magical optical portal. Without looking through polished sets of coated glass, birds can be itty-bitty...
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The New Swarovski BTX, an Amazing Advancement in Spotting Scopes

March 3, 2017 by Corey 2 Comments
A little over a month ago I was hiking up a mountain path outside of Innsbruck, Austria, with birders...
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Swarovski 8×30 CL Companion: Blue Birds in 3D

January 7, 2016 by Dragan No Comments
I like 8x30s. I started with one such pair, until I capsized my kayak and had to swim to...
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In Sunlight or in Shadow

February 27, 2015 by Carrie 3 Comments
Those of you who go outside like actual birders and/or adults may not be aware of the latest craze...
Reviews

Back to Forest Park – and a Review of the Opticron Natura BGA

January 23, 2015 by Carrie No Comments
I was feeling fairly disheartened. My big year, after starting off with an incredible rarity, had fizzled. A literal...
Reviews

Spotting scope review: Swarovski 25-60×65 STX

November 13, 2014 by Dragan 3 Comments
My best bird of the weekend was a Great Black-backed Gull, a rarity in a land-locked Serbia, with less...
Reviews

Going Far? Opticron MM3 50 ED Travelscope

October 4, 2014 by Redgannet No Comments
As some of you may be aware, I spend a lot of time on aeroplanes, working my way to...
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