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    First Spotting Scope, Estuary viewing. Long time birdwatching, no scope experience.

    Thanks John. I'll look into that store and if they have anything, I can get to to them.
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    First Spotting Scope, Estuary viewing. Long time birdwatching, no scope experience.

    cheers Mike. I'm based near Newry in Co. Down Northern Ireland. I would be happy with a good second hand, if I felt it was right.
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    First Spotting Scope, Estuary viewing. Long time birdwatching, no scope experience.

    thanks Peter, very helpful. Budget will move a bit if needed to accommodate a decent tripod.
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    First Spotting Scope, Estuary viewing. Long time birdwatching, no scope experience.

    oops, yes budget. Would +-£600 seem enough? Thanks for the reply, I'll have a look.
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    First Spotting Scope, Estuary viewing. Long time birdwatching, no scope experience.

    I'm trying again this autumn, as the geese are back again and my longing to get a better look than through my 8x30 binoculars resurfaces. I thought I was buying a Nikon ED80 last autumn, from a seller on here, but unfortunately the seller lost touch, probably due to the holiday period lag, which...
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    Moved to a seaside area: Need to get a spotting scope

    Thank you, I'll get looking at it asap
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    Moved to a seaside area: Need to get a spotting scope

    yes, my binoculars are Opticron. I'll try to get to Black and Lizars. Thank you for the info.
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    Moved to a seaside area: Need to get a spotting scope

    brilliant. Very helpful. Thanks so much.
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    Moved to a seaside area: Need to get a spotting scope

    yes, on my list next. Thanks :)
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    Moved to a seaside area: Need to get a spotting scope

    thanks so much everyone. That is a LOT of info. I'll get busying through the forum threads as suggested too. Out again for a Saturday morning visit, so I'm sure I'll be mulling it over as I view our visitors using x8 binoculars.
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    Moved to a seaside area: Need to get a spotting scope

    Thank you :)
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    Moved to a seaside area: Need to get a spotting scope

    Thanks for the reply :)
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    Moved to a seaside area: Need to get a spotting scope

    Hi folks, I'm from an farming, hedgerow region where I've enjoyed farmland bird species for most of my life. However, I've been living near a tidal bay for the last few years, and I really need to get myself a spotting scope. It's time. I have 8x40 binoculars, but I simply can't get great...
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