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  1. dalat

    Binoculars seen in France

    I agree. But I think this does reflect the cost of these tools rather than the priorities of use. For a binocular that is good enough to do the job for a keen birder, you need perhaps 500-1000 EUR, for a camera that is good enough (to reliably take good record shots in challenging situations and...
  2. dalat

    Binoculars seen in France

    No, every single of them had binoculars (in the x30-50 range, very few compacts). The bird was easy to see, so all had already gotten good looks through bins and scopes and those with cams now are trying to get good pictures.
  3. dalat

    Binoculars seen in France

    Here the Baird's (and birders at the end of the vid):
  4. dalat

    Binoculars seen in France

    Hi, we did not get the most productive time on Ouessant, it was rather quiet overall, with southern winds first and very little wind most of the time. Still a lot of fun. The most spectacular bird for us was a Baird's Sandpiper (which drew the crowds pictured above). We (my daughter and myself)...
  5. dalat

    Binoculars seen in France

    Yes, quite some young and keen people there... But I didn't see much of an correlation. Quite a few young guys with Swaros or Leica, and also lots of older people with cheaper bins. I don't want to over analyse, just share the observation. The birds and the island were more interesting ;) Ps...
  6. dalat

    Binoculars seen in France

    It was a little different on Ouessant in October. My wife, a non-birder, felt uncomfortably sticking out, being out without a binocular in hands 😂
  7. dalat

    Binoculars seen in France

    There are a couple of threads discussing what binoculars are used by birders, which makes are commonly seen, etc. These are usually quite interesting, but I couldn't find one of those threads anymore to post this. Anyway, while I usually bird away from crowds, especially when traveling, we...
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