Birdwatching - a beginner's guide to binoculars and telescopes | WWT

Join Reserve Wardens, Martin and Scott, as they take you through how to use optics for birdwatching and what gear might be best for you.
A big 'thank you' to Swarovski Optik for the loan of the equipment.

[@herbypumpkin1256]

Another interesting video. I shall take my binoculars out more often instead of just on deliberate occassions.

[@AbhinavPal-fd3lk]

Pure Gold

[@WildlifeandNatureNorthBorneo]

Well documented, kudos for the effort

Thank you so much for such a great video. Used it today with my class of third graders. (8 year olds)

[@albertafarmer8638]

2:24 super interesting and helpful! GOD bless from Canada

[@mtweed1008]

Nice video! I'm considering buying that Swarovski ATS 65 mm scope. What tripod and tripod head was used with it in the video?

[@wwtorguk]

Thanks! That's a great scope choice. The tripod in the video is a Benro Mach3 but unfortunately Martin has since reported a deterioration in the washers. Manfrotto carbon fibre legs and a fluid video head such as the 128RC head are commonly used for birding. Let us know how you get on.

[@user-xq1ob8yt5z]

Very informative

[@yunsd8592]

Brand and model of Monocular he was using to watch the birds 1/2 mile away ?
Would it work for all animal watching in wildlife ?
Thanks for sharing

[@wwtorguk]

Hi there, Martin is using the Swarovski ATS 65 HD telescope.

[@thewhippetwhispereretal4438]

Very informative