Hi all,
I think the concensus is that dull clothing is preferable, not necessarially as drastic as camo. Likewise, bright metal should also be avoided, hence the ideal birding tripod would not be shiny metal.
My question is, how much difference would it make to the birds?
For instance, if I got my silver tripod as part of a second hand bundle, is it really worth the expense of buying a darker one? It might be interesting to discuss methods of changing the colour?
Another example, I am tempted by Minox HG binoculars because their small format and single turn focusing suits my frequently one handed viewing (notebook and pencil in the other hand whilst surveying or carrying a scope). However, they have a bright shiny metal focusing wheel. Would such a small piece of bright material really reduce my ability to approach birds without flushing them?
Thanks in advance for your comments
Mike Beard
I think the concensus is that dull clothing is preferable, not necessarially as drastic as camo. Likewise, bright metal should also be avoided, hence the ideal birding tripod would not be shiny metal.
My question is, how much difference would it make to the birds?
For instance, if I got my silver tripod as part of a second hand bundle, is it really worth the expense of buying a darker one? It might be interesting to discuss methods of changing the colour?
Another example, I am tempted by Minox HG binoculars because their small format and single turn focusing suits my frequently one handed viewing (notebook and pencil in the other hand whilst surveying or carrying a scope). However, they have a bright shiny metal focusing wheel. Would such a small piece of bright material really reduce my ability to approach birds without flushing them?
Thanks in advance for your comments
Mike Beard