Martin Devine
Member

Hello,
I am new to bird watching and have been having a great time over the last few weeks out and about with my binoculars, but feel that a scope would be better suited for some of the places that I visit as they are quite open costal areas and large inland waterways and the birds can sometimes be a bit further out especially at low tide.
I am a bit lost as to what size and make of scope to go for and was wondering if anyone would care to offer advice on what would be suitable and where to buy it?
I am based in Glasgow and I have not managed to find any shops that have display models that I can check out myself.
My budget is not set and I dont mind paying for the right scope as I appreciate quality glass will not come cheap.
Best Regards,
Martin.
I am new to bird watching and have been having a great time over the last few weeks out and about with my binoculars, but feel that a scope would be better suited for some of the places that I visit as they are quite open costal areas and large inland waterways and the birds can sometimes be a bit further out especially at low tide.
I am a bit lost as to what size and make of scope to go for and was wondering if anyone would care to offer advice on what would be suitable and where to buy it?
I am based in Glasgow and I have not managed to find any shops that have display models that I can check out myself.
My budget is not set and I dont mind paying for the right scope as I appreciate quality glass will not come cheap.
Best Regards,
Martin.
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