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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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Olivia Focalpoint
Nov 27, 20244 min read
The Ultimate Gift Guide For The Nature Watcher in Your Life!
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Nature and Optics Enthusiasts Whether you're shopping for a seasoned birder, a budding astronomer, or a lover...
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Yvonne Longley
Oct 6, 20245 min read
Let's celebrate Brocktober
Brocktober started on the 1st of October, this year National Badger Day is today the 6th of October. Here in the Scottish Highlands,...
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Jamie Ramsay
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Convinced by Hawke Frontier Ed X binoculars - Compact, Durable, Lightweight and Guaranteed
In a world where technology often dominates our leisure time, there is something truly special about immersing oneself in the beauty of...
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Sean Hennessy
Jul 17, 20248 min read
Riding to East Yorkshire
Life has gotten exponentially busier for me during the last few months: I’m adjusting to a new role at work, I’m unpacking at glacial...
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Yvonne Longley
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Tasha & Tommy Tree sparrow
Tasha and Tommy are now well settled into their new home, they brought masses of bedding in so much so we can’t see if Tasha has laid any...
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Yvonne Longley
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Oh no Blue Tits evicted!! 🫨
At the beginning of March, we had our @greenfeathers nest box cameras delivered, the ones we chose are solar and WiFi, this meant they...
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Yvonne Longley
Apr 16, 20243 min read
I See you Bertie Badger
Zeiss Secacam wildlife camera Back in February, I was fortunate enough to have a sample of the all-new Zeiss Secacam 7. Zeiss took over...
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Thoran
Mar 5, 20244 min read
"The Shape of Things to Come: Exploring the Future of Digiscoping"
A Digiscoping upgrade
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Thoran
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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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Paul Hackett
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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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Sean Hennessy
Feb 10, 20249 min read
Long Tale: Duck
Like many hobbyist birdwatchers, the beginning of a new year means one thing for me: not resurrecting my gym membership or briefly...
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Yvonne Longley
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Frosty Squirrels and Cresty's
I woke to a very very frosty morning, -5 to be precise, a walk with our dog Islay first thing which proved quite tricky on the lane, it...
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Yvonne Longley
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Crested Tits, Red Squirrels and cake
Wednesday 29th we woke to a snowy frosty morning, I had arranged for a trip out with my friend Linda with the hope of seeing Crested Tits...
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olivia3559
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Gift Guiding for all those Nature Lovers!
If you're searching for the ultimate gift guide for nature enthusiasts, look no further. Our carefully curated and extensive gifting...
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Yvonne Longley
Nov 22, 20233 min read
Acrobatic Waxwings on a blustery day
They’re back and in large numbers this year!! Wednesday the 25th of October I picked up Paul Hackett to head off to locate some of the...
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The Doc
Nov 8, 20238 min read
"Owzat" - Cricket Lovely Cricket!
The sound of leather on willow fills the air, the sun shines overhead and the sun cream, dated from 3 years ago (!), comes out of the...
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titch63
Jul 1, 20234 min read
Just Add Nature
It’s 7am on a Saturday morning, the alarm is going and the hills are calling me. Rolling out of bed weary eyed and a little fragile from...
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Yvonne Longley
Jun 27, 20232 min read
From Blustery Bust to Whale of a Time: A Thrilling Afternoon at Burghead and Spey Bay
Hi, there, wildlife lovers! Our Sunday escapade took an unexpected twist as Mother Nature decided to stir up some winds, forcing our...
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Admin (IT)
May 28, 20233 min read
Fin-tastic Friday: A Sea-Sational Adventure with Dolphins and Minkes!
If you're craving an unforgettable aquatic adventure and love spotting majestic creatures in their natural habitat, let me tell you about my
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