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Backyard Birding: "Understanding Birding Optics" Video

Presented on December 2, 2023 by Christie Lassen, Wild Birds Unlimited, Gardiner, WA and Jim Ullrich, Swarovski Optik, Pacific Northwest

Learn from two local experts, Christie and Jim, about the latest in optical technologies that provide “up close and personal” views of our feathered friends in our backyards, fields, and shorelines. They discuss technical parameters such as lens diameter, magnification power, and other specifications that determine cost-benefit considerations when making purchasing decisions. They explain the various uses of binoculars and spotting scopes in differing light and weather conditions.