Vortex Razor HD 27-60×85 Spotting Scope Review
Ireland's Wildlife
by Calvin Jones
2M ago
Pros: Bright, sharp, high-contrast image that delivers plenty of detail at lower magnifications across a wide range of conditions. Large objective lens pulls in plenty of light through twilight and beyond, focus ring integrated into scope body is quick and accurate. Reasonably compact for a full-size scope. Excellent build quality and ergonomics. Arca-Swiss compatible foot handy if you pair it with an Arca Swiss head. Best warranty on the optics market. Cons: Image degrades somewhat at higher zoom levels… perhaps more than I’d expect from a scope at this level. While the Razor HD is undoubted ..read more
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2024 Discover Wildlife Weekend Dates
Ireland's Wildlife
by Calvin Jones
3M ago
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve finalised dates for our popular Discover Wildlife Weekends on the West Cork Coast for the 2024 season. We’ll be running 4 weekends spanning spring, summer and autumn next year, and hope you can join us on one of them. Close up views of Basking Sharks on one of our Discover Wildlife Weekends Close up views of Basking Sharks on one of our Discover Wildlife Weekends Close up views of Basking Sharks on one of our Discover Wildlife Weekends Wildlife Weekend Dates for 2024 Weekends will take place from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon on the following dat ..read more
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Swarovski Optik NL Pure 10×32 Binocular Review
Ireland's Wildlife
by Calvin Jones
6M ago
Pros: Fantastic edge-to-edge image quality, sublime ergonomics, great low-light performance and a field of view to rival many 8x binoculars, coupled with outstanding build quality — the NL Pure 10×32 is an exceptional binocular up there with the very best. Cons: While they are svelte, the barrels on the NL Pure are long for a 32mm binocular, so they are perhaps not as compact as you might expect. Tight-fitting eyepiece rain-guard can lead to accidental movement of eye-cups during use. No lock on the dioptre adjustment, although this was never really an issue during the review. Price ..read more
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Páramo champions recycling of its outdoor gear
Ireland's Wildlife
by Calvin Jones
8M ago
When it comes to outdoor gear that can keep you comfortable in all kinds of conditions, and has the ethical environmental credentials many wildlife enthusiasts look for, UK based manufacturer Páramo is going to be up near the top of a very short list. I’ve been using Páramo rain gear since I reviewed their superb Valez Adventure Light smock here on Ireland’s Wildlife back in 2012. The Nikwax Analogy directional waterproofing system uses no PFCs in the water-repellent finish, and the garments are ethically manufactured in Columbia through Páramo’s partnership with the MIQUELINA Foundation, a me ..read more
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Vortex Razor UHD 10×42 Binocular Review
Ireland's Wildlife
by Calvin Jones
9M ago
Vortex Razor UHD 10×42 Pros: Superb image quality that lives up the name. Exceptionally bright, pin-sharp image across the wide field of view. Smooth, accurate focus and outstanding build quality rounds off what is a very accomplished binocular that holds its own with the best on the market. Cons: A little on the large side for a 42mm binocular — particularly the length. Focus gearing, while smooth and accurate, is a little slow for larger changes/quick moving subjects. Occasional chromatic aberration evident in some situations, which is surprising in a binocular at this level. Price ..read more
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Vanguard VEO HD 2 8×42 Binocular Review
Ireland's Wildlife
by Calvin Jones
11M ago
Pros: High quality optics that deliver premium features and a high-performance viewing experience at a reasonable price point. Sharp, contrasty image impresses in a range of challenging viewing conditions. Bright, vivid colours that make the image “pop”. Cons: Twist up eyecups are plastic, rather than metal, Vanguard Warranty dropped from 25 years to only 10 since I reviewed their predecessor, eye-placement proved a little finicky for me (occasional blackout of areas at the periphery of the field), but likely to be a personal issue that may not affect you. Slight greenish/yellowish colour bia ..read more
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2023 Discover Wildlife Weekend Dates
Ireland's Wildlife
by Calvin Jones
1y ago
Our popular Discover Wildlife Weekends will once again take place in spring, summer and autumn of 2023. As always, we’ll be hosting the weekends in Rosscarbery, on the stunning West Cork stretch of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Humpback whales and Common Dolphins feature regularly on our guided wildlife weekends (photographed by the Ireland’s Wildlife guide on one of our Discover Wildlife Weekends)What are Discover Wildlife Weekends? Discover Wildlife Weekends are the perfect opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few days, and spend some time outdoors, with like-minded people ..read more
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Review: Hawke Frontier APO 10×42 Binocular
Ireland's Wildlife
by Calvin Jones
1y ago
Hawke’s Frontier APO is the new flagship binocular model from a brand with a reputation for offering the best value for money in the business. With a host of premium features, at a price-point that undercuts market leaders by a significant margin, we find out how Hawke’s new top-of-the-range birding and wildlife binocular stacks up. Pros: Great ergonomics in a surprisingly compact form factor for a full-size binocular. Outstanding clarity with a razor-sharp, high-contrast image with plenty of detail and excellent colour fidelity. Smooth, precise focus. Decent field of view for a 10×42. Dielec ..read more
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Book Review: Crossbill Guides, Ireland
Ireland's Wildlife
by Calvin Jones
1y ago
For a small island perched on the edge of the north Atlantic, right on the periphery of Europe, Ireland is home to a wonderful array of flora and fauna, and the diverse mosaic of habitats that they call home. As a wildlife and nature enthusiast visiting Ireland, it can all be a bit bewildering. Choosing where to go, what to look for, and when presents visitors with a mind-boggling conundrum. Of course, one of the best ways to find and see some of Ireland’s most iconic wildlife when you travel is to spend time with a local wildlife specialist, but that’s not always practical, or logistically p ..read more
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Avian Influenza hits Irish seabird colonies
Ireland's Wildlife
by Calvin Jones
1y ago
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) has hit Irish seabird colonies this breeding season after running rampant through similar colonies in the UK earlier this year. The disease, which can infect a wide range of bird species, appears to have hit breeding Gannet colonies particularly hard. Report Dead or Sick Birds An outbreak of Avian Influenza (H5N1) has hit Gannet populations particularly hard in 2022 Gannets, our larges seabird, nest in dense colonies on uninhabited offshore islands numbering tens of thousands of birds. Unfortunately these mass gatherings, with birds crammed in clos ..read more
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