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    Which Would You Pick....8x32 or 8x42 and Why...

    And I'm guessing you would recommend 8xs over 10xs in a 25 mm? I'm also debating that decision. I'm leaning toward the 8x for more light and better pupil alignment but hate to give up the extra power for distant detail...if I only had unlimited funds! I'm leaning toward Swarovski 8x25s, followed...
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    Nesting Robin and scheduled pressure washing!

    I concur with KC. Call the FWS in your area. American Robins (you're in WA state, right?) are covered under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. See the list of covered species at https://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/migratory-bird-treaty-act-protected-species.php The company should...
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    Which Would You Pick....8x32 or 8x42 and Why...

    I'm considering getting rid of my 10x42s for compacts, especially because of the 'comfort' issue. I think I'll also look at some 32s after reading this thread. I'm not a die hard birder but believe I will bird more once I start carrying something lighter, less obtrusive, and more comfortable...
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    8x25 CL vs 8x32 EL Field Pro

    Thanks very much for the comparison. I'm considering the Swarovski and Leica compacts and am leaning toward the Swarovski 8x25s vs the 10x after looking through them at the store. Even though I like the idea of more power, I was able to acquire the picture much faster with the 8x and they felt...
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    Hello

    Thank you all for the warm welcome. I look forward to help from others on equipment and birding. I'm an on and off birder and full time biologist but am hoping to get back into more full time birding.
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    So I was wondering ?

    I'm a watch hoarder wannabe but financially unable to indulge that habit. I do have a few vintage automatics (Seiko Bellmatic, Swiss Titoni), a Citizen Eco-Drive, and a cool Russian Poljot wind up, all of which would be more reliable long term should watch batteries suddenly become extinct...
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    Any Opinions on Upland Optics Binos?

    I agree with the others in being a bit skeptical of optics not tested by time. The marketing for 'rugged' hunters, as if birders only require lightly armored and delicate equipment, is a bit insulting. I do both and want durable equipment for both activities. I guess you're not out a whole lot...
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    opinion on Leica Ultravid 10x25

    Thanks for the recommendation on the 10x32s. I currently have the Nikon Venturer 10x42s and love the clarity and edge-to-edge sharpness of the glass but I don't tend to have them with me very often due to their size. I'm planning to get some compacts to complement my inventory. Besides a...
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    opinion on Leica Ultravid 10x25

    Thanks for all of the input on the Ultravids and Swarovskis. I've tried the 8x and 10x Swarovskis at our local Cabelas and they both have spectacular clarity. The 8x was definitely easier to get a quick, bright image but I work in the desert where things are typically pretty distant so it's nice...
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    Hello

    I'm looking forward to getting bino and scope recommendations from folks and getting identification help from more experienced birders.
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