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Celestron TrailSeeker ED Binoculars : Review & Guide
Discover the Celestron TrailSeeker ED binoculars – lightweight, waterproof and equipped with ED glass for sharper, colour-true views. Perfect for birdwatching, hiking and wildlife observation.
Review: Swarovski ATS 65 HD Spotting Scope
The Swarovski ATS 65 HD delivers elite HD optics and vivid color in a lightweight, angled spotting scope. With smooth zoom, weatherproof construction, and user-friendly ergonomics, it’s a premium field tool—though close focus around 9.8 ft limits tight-range use.
Review: Vortex Razor HD 13–39×56 Spotting Scope
The Vortex Razor HD 13–39×56 is a compact HD spotting scope offering crisp edge-to-edge clarity, robust weatherproof build, and smooth focus. At under 29 oz, it blends portability with premium performance—though its 9.2 ft close-focus may limit tight-range use.
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Bobbing along On The Beautiful Briny
When news of a rare gull up on the north Wirral coast broke about a week ago I took notice but having seen the species several times...
The Doc
Aug 17, 20182 min read
Got the App, Get the T-shirt!
At Focalpoint we love all our customers and we like to reward them for the loyalty and support they have shown us over the 30+ years we...
Admin (IT)
Aug 12, 20182 min read
Ruddy Hell - a new Dragonfly!
The hot weather at the moment is making it hard to be out birding for any length of time, but it has been a bonanza for summer insects,...
The Doc
Aug 7, 20182 min read
One shot of Red-eye, please!!
Having recently been tipped off to the discovery of a new damselfly for Cheshire, Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, and seeing it succesfully...
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Aug 2, 20181 min read
Jelly but no Ice Cream
An amazing sight in Cheshire today, something that I'd never heard of before but now I've seen it just 3 miles from home - a Freshwater...
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Jul 27, 20181 min read
Day trip to Yorkshire
Not quite as early as I would have liked to head over to West Yorkshire, but very enjoyable and worthwhile. We took a rare opportunity of...
Yvonne Longley
Jul 11, 20182 min read
Swarovski Merchandise.
We are giving you the chance to win a Swarovski Umbrella or T-Shirt with just a few clicks!! All you have to do is simply like and share...
Admin (IT)
Jul 7, 20181 min read
Beat the Heat Wave!!!
Its another hot day in Cheshire, The showroom has hit a new record of 27'C with a comfortable 46% Humidity with good air quality. Its...
Admin (IT)
Jul 7, 20181 min read
Royal Visit!
The wait is over and our Queen is on the way :) We look forward to her arrival this week and we hope she likes her accommodation. We are...
Admin (IT)
Jul 1, 20181 min read
Back on My Patch with Backache!
Even though I have an agonising painful back injury at the moment, even that cannot stop me having a walk on my favourite patch,...
The Doc
Jun 2, 20182 min read
Sunny Days & Dragons
Having been laid up with a bad back recently I had a recuperative walk on Newchurch Common on 17th May in the morning sunshine. The most...
The Doc
May 22, 20182 min read
Have Tent will Travel
Focalpoint customers come from far and wide, not just from the UK but from further afield too! Some customers spend a few days or longer...
Admin (IT)
May 20, 20181 min read
Showroom with a view
We have had a great first week in our new home and visitors have commented on how easy we are to find and how much more room we have. One...
Admin (IT)
May 14, 20182 min read
Snap!
Its competition Time!!! Inspired by many great customer images we have sponsored with the help of our fantastic suppliers a Garden Birds...
Admin (IT)
May 13, 20181 min read
A little phonescoping
The Focalpoint Team.
Admin (IT)
May 12, 20181 min read
Cookies to Spare!
A big thank you to all who came to the 1st day in our new home (the bubbly was very thoughtful Mark) :) All went well without any tech...
Admin (IT)
May 8, 20181 min read
Lights, Cameras, Action!
After Many weeks of long days and late nights the showroom is ready for customers. The transformation of the Saddlery in to the...
Admin (IT)
May 7, 20182 min read
Butterfly Bonanza
A late Blog post (sorry) for my most recent visit to Newchurch Common, which was on Friday 20th April, on a lovely warm and sunny spring...
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Apr 23, 20182 min read
Progress update 23/04/2018
Progress update.... Two weeks to go and we are on schedule to have the showroom operational for the 8th of May 2018 :) Lots of work has...
Admin (IT)
Apr 23, 20181 min read
Cache in Hand! 18-19/4/2018
After a short break it was back to local patching again a couple of days ago (Weds 18th) on a dull dry morning. The weirdest discovery...
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Apr 20, 20182 min read
A Blackcock or two 16/4/2018
We headed first for a dawn start at World's End near Coedpoeth, and watched as up to 18 male Black Grouse joined the lek by the road that...
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Apr 16, 20182 min read
A Blackhead that I did want! 15/4/2
Late news from Saturday and the fact that I had a free day today made my mind up as to what I would do, and so not long after breakfast I...
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Apr 15, 20182 min read
'Hammer Time 13/4/2018
I only had a couple of hours in the afternoon to dedicate to Newchurch Common, but again it was well worth it. Dull, but dry today and...
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Apr 14, 20182 min read
Avocet - Don't mind if I do! 12/4/2018
Headed a few miles from home down to the bottom of The Wirral for a prolonged visit today that involved some work and some play! First...
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Apr 12, 20182 min read
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