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Birdwatching is a wonderful way to connect with nature and enjoy wildlife from a respectful distance. As guests in birds’ natural habitats, it’s essential that birdwatchers act responsibly to avoid disturbing the animals they’ve come to admire. This guide outlines key dos and don’ts to help you observe birds respectfully while protecting their wellbeing and […]
Just got your first bird guide and not sure how to use it? Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information on each page? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from what a field guide is to how to make the most of it and improve your birdwatching experience. What […]
Birdwatching, or birding, is a delightful hobby that connects you with nature, sharpens your observational skills, and offers endless opportunities for discovery. Whether you’re looking to enjoy the vibrant birdlife in your backyard or explore diverse species in the wild, this guide will help you embark on your birdwatching journey with confidence and enthusiasm. Read […]
Introduction For archery enthusiasts, precision is key. Whether you’re a competitive archer or a bowhunter, having the right equipment can make all the difference in hitting your mark. One indispensable tool in your arsenal is a spotting scope. In this blog, we’ll delve into the importance of choosing the right spotting scope for archery, discussing […]
Everyone knows that telescopes are great for the night sky – but some of them are also perfect for daytime, terrestrial land viewing.
Take a look at our 2023 Recommendations for the Best Terrestrial (Land Viewing) Telescopes.
This is part 3 of my series on astrophotography with filters. Last time I explained how the human eye sees in colour, using three different types of cone cells. We use one type for sensing red light, one for green light and one for blue light. The different channels are then recombined in our brains […]
This is part 2 of a series of blogs about filters and narrowband astrophotography. Bill explains how filters work, why you might use different filters and what a photo taken through a filter looks like. In the previous blog, I went into a bit of my own history: how from DSLR photography, I gradually moved […]
This is part 1 of a series of blogs about narrowband photography. In this introduction part, Bill talks about how – and why – he moved from taking astrophotographs with a plain DSLR to a monochrome CMOS camera with filters. It’s all about how you want the hobby to develop Astrophotographers aren’t normally wealthy people. […]
“I need a telescope that I can use to look at ships, and see wildlife” We are emailed this question quite so often we thought we might write a bit about how telescopes work and what optical gear you actually need to view on land. To answer this question you should first be aware that there […]