The optics events for 2025
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Optics Events 2025 (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Andy Bright
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pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Happy New Year! First batch of the year for you all:
UK & Ireland
Wild Chesil Centre, Portland, 11/1
Dawlish Warren NNR, Dawlish Warren, 12/1
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 12/1
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 19/1
Brockholes Visitors Centre, Preston, 19/1
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Morro Bay Bird Festival, Morro Bay, CA, 1/16-19
Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival, Cape Canaveral, FL, 1/22-26
www.allaboutbirds.org
By Brand*
www.meopta.com
www.swarovskioptik.com
* Courtesy of John A Roberts from last years thread
UK & Ireland
Wild Chesil Centre, Portland, 11/1
Dawlish Warren NNR, Dawlish Warren, 12/1
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 12/1
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 19/1
Brockholes Visitors Centre, Preston, 19/1
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Morro Bay Bird Festival, Morro Bay, CA, 1/16-19
Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival, Cape Canaveral, FL, 1/22-26
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy birdwatching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to well-known birding spots at the right time of year, and they're a perfect way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there
By Brand*
Event calendar | Meopta :: Better view of the world
SWAROVSKI OPTIK
Austrian manufacturer of premium quality rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, and tripods. Visit our online shop!
www.swarovskioptik.com
* Courtesy of John A Roberts from last years thread
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Next batch for you:
events.rspb.org.uk
www.allaboutbirds.org
| UK & Ireland |
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| Slimbridge Village Hall, Slimbridge, 26/1 |
| Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 26/1 |
| Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 28/1 |
| Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 1/2 |
| North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 2/2 |
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
| US |
|---|
| Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival, Cape Canaveral, FL, 1/22-26 |
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy birdwatching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to well-known birding spots at the right time of year, and they're a perfect way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Next batch for you!
UK & Ireland
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 8/2
Chichester Harbour, Itchenor, 8/2
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 9/2
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 9/2
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 16/2
Brockholes Visitors Centre, Preston, 16/2
events.rspb.org.uk
RSPB seems to have stopped listing optics events
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 8/2
Chichester Harbour, Itchenor, 8/2
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 9/2
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 9/2
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 16/2
Brockholes Visitors Centre, Preston, 16/2
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
RSPB seems to have stopped listing optics events
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy birdwatching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to well-known birding spots at the right time of year, and they're a perfect way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there
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peterginsburg
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San Diego Bird Festival numerous optics makers and sellers. Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego CA 92109
27Feb-2Mar
27Feb-2Mar
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
And here we go - can't believe we're heading into March already!
UK & Ireland
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 22/2
Slimbridge Village Hall, Slimbridge, 23/2
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 23/2
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 25/2
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye, 1/3
Dawlish Warren NNR, Dawlish Warren, 2/3
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 3/3
Still nothing listed by RSPB
US
Whooping Crane Festival, Port Aransas, TX, 2/20-23
San Diego Birding Festival, San Diego, CA, 2/26-3/2
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 22/2
Slimbridge Village Hall, Slimbridge, 23/2
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 23/2
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 25/2
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye, 1/3
Dawlish Warren NNR, Dawlish Warren, 2/3
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 3/3
Still nothing listed by RSPB
US
Whooping Crane Festival, Port Aransas, TX, 2/20-23
San Diego Birding Festival, San Diego, CA, 2/26-3/2
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy birdwatching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to well-known birding spots at the right time of year, and they're a perfect way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Please note that the North Cave event should be Sunday 2nd March not Monday 3rd
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Sun's out, bins out 
UK & Ireland
Wild Chesil Centre, Portland, 8/3
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 9/3
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 9/3
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Colchester, 15/3
Hanningfield Reservoir, Downham, 16/3
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 16/3
Brockholes Visitors Centre, Preston, 16/3
A few events at Minsmere now listed on the RSPB site:
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Monte Vista Crane Festival, Monte Vista, CO, 03/07-09
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Wild Chesil Centre, Portland, 8/3
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 9/3
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 9/3
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Colchester, 15/3
Hanningfield Reservoir, Downham, 16/3
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 16/3
Brockholes Visitors Centre, Preston, 16/3
A few events at Minsmere now listed on the RSPB site:
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Monte Vista Crane Festival, Monte Vista, CO, 03/07-09
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy birdwatching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to well-known birding spots at the right time of year, and they're a perfect way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Next little lot for you all:
UK & Ireland
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 20/3
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 23/3
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 25/3
College Lake Wildlife Centre, Tring, 30/3
Slimbridge Village Hall, Slimbridge, 30/3
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 30/3
events.rspb.org.uk
The RSPB link seems to want to paste in a very spammy way but I'll persist with it!
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 20/3
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 23/3
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 25/3
College Lake Wildlife Centre, Tring, 30/3
Slimbridge Village Hall, Slimbridge, 30/3
Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Driffield, 30/3
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
The RSPB link seems to want to paste in a very spammy way but I'll persist with it!
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy birdwatching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to well-known birding spots at the right time of year, and they're a perfect way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Another little list for you.
Enjoy!
UK & Ireland
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 5/4
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 6/4
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 6/4
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 13/4
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 13/4
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 16/4
events.rspb.org.uk
US
www.allaboutbirds.org
Enjoy!
UK & Ireland
Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch, 5/4
North Cave Wetlands, Brough, 6/4
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Sandwich, 6/4
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 13/4
Portland Bird Observatory, Portland, 13/4
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 16/4
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy birdwatching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to well-known birding spots at the right time of year, and they're a perfect way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there
pete_gamby
Birds? What Birds?!
Next batch for you:
UK & Ireland
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 16/4
Brockholes Visitors Centre, Preston, 20/4
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye, 25/4
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 25/4
Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh, 26/4
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 27/4
Slimbridge Village Hall, Slimbridge, 27/4
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 29/4
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Godwit Days Festival, Arcata, CA, 4/17-20
Galveston Featherfest, Galveston, TX, 4/24-27
www.allaboutbirds.org
UK & Ireland
Brandon Marsh, Coventry, 16/4
Brockholes Visitors Centre, Preston, 20/4
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye, 25/4
Potteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Doncaster, 25/4
Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh, 26/4
Hauxley Nature Reserve, Alnwick, 27/4
Slimbridge Village Hall, Slimbridge, 27/4
Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, 29/4
RSPB Events
Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.
events.rspb.org.uk
US
Godwit Days Festival, Arcata, CA, 4/17-20
Galveston Featherfest, Galveston, TX, 4/24-27
Birding Festivals and Events
A great way to enjoy birdwatching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to well-known birding spots at the right time of year, and they're a perfect way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there
