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Dippers, A Vikings Quest.
The Quest Begins Our tale unfolds in the rugged embrace of the Scottish wilds, where the land whispers tales of old, and the rivers run...
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Digiscoping with Paul Hackett
I'm besotted with them, every year for the last 25 years I’ve Digiscoped these amazing wee birds
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The Doc
Apr 10, 20236 min read
Feed The Birds!
The days are getting longer, the clocks have gone forward, and the daffodils are out - it must be Spring! This is the time of year that...
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Admin (IT)
Apr 9, 20234 min read
Badgers of the Scottish Highlands
Badgers of the Scottish Highlands: A Magical Encounter with Nature's Striped Marvels
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Admin (IT)
Apr 8, 20233 min read
A Birder's High-Flying Marvel
Swarovski ATX Spotting Scope: A Birder's High-Flying Marvel
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Admin (IT)
Apr 7, 20233 min read
Swarovski EL 8.5x42 Binoculars: A Birdwatcher's Jewel
Swarovski EL 8.5x42 Binoculars: A Birdwatcher's Jewel
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Admin (IT)
Apr 4, 20234 min read
A Compact Powerhouse for Star Gazers
Celestron NexStar 4 SE Telescope: A Compact Powerhouse for Star Gazers
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Admin (IT)
Apr 4, 20235 min read
The Enchanting Red Squirrels of the Scottish Highlands
The Enchanting Red Squirrels of the Scottish Highlands
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Admin (IT)
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Is the 6SE the Best Astroscope?
The Celestron 6SE telescope is a high-quality instrument designed for amateur astronomers who want to take their stargazing to the next leve
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Admin (IT)
Mar 1, 20232 min read
Teach a bird to fish.
Ospreys are large birds of prey that are known for their remarkable fishing abilities. They are found in many parts of the world, including
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Admin (IT)
Feb 28, 20232 min read
What's that coming over the hill? is it a.......
Pine martens (Martes martes) are small, tree-dwelling members of the weasel family (Mustelidae) that are native to the Scottish Highlands. T
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Admin (IT)
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Is FOV important when choosing binoculars?
Binoculars Field Of View, the field of view (FOV) refers to the width of the area that you can see through the binoculars at a specific dist
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Admin (IT)
Feb 23, 20231 min read
How to Calculate an Astro Scopes Magnification.
To calculate the magnification of a telescope, you need to know the focal length of the telescope and the focal length of the eyepiece being
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Admin (IT)
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Choosing the Right Tripod
When choosing a tripod for a birdwatching spotting scope, there are several important factors to consider:
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Admin (IT)
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Digiscoping: An Introduction
Digiscoping is a method of taking pictures or videos of distant objects using a digital camera or smartphone camera attached to a spotting s
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Admin (IT)
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Choosing Binoculars, A Check List.
Choosing the best binoculars can depend on a variety of factors, such as the intended use, budget, and personal preferences. Here are some g
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titch63
Jan 17, 20233 min read
40 GOING ON 30
The Zeiss SFL 30 Usually turning 30 is seen as a big deal as a sign of growing up and getting older but in the case of the new Zeiss SFL...
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Yvonne Longley
Dec 20, 20223 min read
Rain snow or shine, the views are just divine
It's a lovely late summers day, and another visit to the Scottish highlands had me and Paul falling more and more in love with the place....
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The Doc
Nov 20, 20228 min read
Zeiss SFL Binoculars - The No.1 for all-round Wildlife Watching
Zeiss 8x40 SFL Binoculars The saying goes that in Spring a young man’s thoughts turn to, well to put it politely, frisks and frolics! If...
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titch63
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Focalpoint Christmas gift guide
Give the best gifts this Christmas with Focalpoint's Christmas gift guide and make sure the nature and astronomy lover in your life is as...
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titch63
Oct 3, 20222 min read
Migfest What's The Big Deal?
It’s 6.30am I roll over with the intention of snoozing my alarm, again, but as much as I love my sleep there’s a little something called...
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titch63
Sep 7, 20222 min read
Long Coastal Walks And A Flat Tyre
HOPE COVE ,SOUTH DEVON 30/08-02/09/2022 On a recent trip to Hope Cove in South Devon we were astounded at the night sky. I’ve not seen...
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