Binoculars
Hawke Vantage 8x42 binocular
Launched earlier this year, Hawke's newly upgraded Vantage binocular packs a big punch at entry level, says Mike Alibone.
22/11/2022
Reviews
Books, optics, photographic equipment, accessories and much more besides, read detailed reviews by our team of experts of everything to do with birds, birding and wildlife in general.
Apps & software
BTO BirdTrack app for iOS and Android
The updated format is a significant improvement on the previous version, writes Amy Robjohns.
15/11/2022
Apps & software
Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Micro recorder
Ed Stubbs is left impressed with this small but nifty passive recorder.
08/11/2022
Books
Birds and us
Josh Jones says that this exploratory book comes thoroughly recommended.
01/11/2022
Books
How Birds Live Together
This is a fascinating read, writes David Callahan.
25/10/2022
Cameras
Canon EOS R5 digital camera
Mirrorless cameras are improving all the time and are set to become the default for photography. Josh Jones tried out a popular model from...
18/10/2022
Books
Swan: Portrait of a Majestic Bird, from Mythical Meanings to the Modern Day
The general reader may find this title interesting, writes Keith Betton, but birders will be underwhelmed.
11/10/2022
Binoculars
Opticron Verano BGA VHD 10x50 binocular
Hot off the production line, Opticron's latest addition to its binocular range breaks the mould and is also big on performance, says Mike...
04/10/2022
Books
The Birds of Buckton
Sam Viles is impressed by a new book that chronicles the Yorkshire hot-spot.
22/09/2022
Books
Best Days with Shetland's Birds
This book will prove a delight for anyone who's visited the famous isles, says Sam Viles.
13/09/2022
Binoculars
Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 binocular
With rolling upgrades recently phased in across the whole range, is Hawke ahead of the curve in entry-level binoculars? Mike Alibone checks...
06/09/2022
Telescopes
Swarovski ATC 17-40x56 travelscope
With the launch next month of its new ATC spotting scope, Swarovski Optik effectively demonstrates it is now possible to fit a quart into a...
02/09/2022
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