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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BobinKy" data-source="post: 1002289" data-attributes="member: 58027">Brian:I hear what you are saying--the thought of one-eyed viewing is haunting me. However, so many people have said a spotting scope is the way to view raptors and distant wildlife. I thought I would try a Kowa spotting scope.  Recently I have been having some good views with a Garrett Signature 22x85 giant binocular: Wild Turkey, deer and blue jays at .75 mile; Turkey Vultures at 2.5 miles. However, the 22x85 and a sturdy tripod/mount setup are a hefty 25 lbs. But trying a scope, I will be able to compare the scope view to the giant binocular view--optically as well as comfort-wise. [Watch the Cloudy Nights Binoculars forum for the field tests.]Brian, thanks for your suggestions. I will let you know how the Kowa scope and I get along. If a scope is not for me, then I can exchange it for the Minox 15x58 binocular. --BobKentucky, USA</blockquote>