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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Come along to one of our Wildlife Trust Try & Buy events next week to try out some optics & maybe catch some autumn migrants on the move too! 🍂 06/10 Abberton Nature Centre 07/10 Hanningfield Nature Centre 08/10 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social

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The Birder's Store @birdersstore.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The incredible @opticron.bsky.social Aurora BGA VHD are firmly established as one of the finest #birding #binoculars under £1000. Available in 8x42 & 10x42 they are a serious contender if you're looking for top end optics without the top end price! birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur... #BirdingGear

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The Birder's Store @birdersstore.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Enjoy nature to the full. With the superb @opticron.bsky.social Natura WA ED 8x42 and 10x42. With a super-wide field of view and crystal clear viewing, these are the best mid-range #binoculars from #Opticron we have seen. 🔽 www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-nat... #BirdingGear

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Appreciate the intricate details of nature with the Explorer WA ED-R binoculars 🔍 •ED glass for brightness, clarity and colour contrast •Lightweight design for comfort & portability •Waterproof & rubber armour for durability •Available in 8x32, 10x32, 8x42 & 10x42 •Prices start at £239 #BirdingGear

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Considered to be the most widespread butterfly in the world, Painted Lady butterflies are found on every continent except South America and Antarctica. They are quick fliers, capable of travelling as many as 100 miles in one day alone! 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Opticron are the proud sponsor of the @henharrieraction.bsky.social Young Wild Photographer Competition and the Young Wild Writers Competition ✍️ 📷 Each category winner will receive a pair of Opticron Adventurer II 8×42 Binoculars! Open to ages 5-16. Deadline: Midnight 26th July.

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The Birder's Store @birdersstore.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Did you know, more than half of the UK's butterfly species have declined since 1970? 🦋 Why not help our beautiful butterflies and join in with the @savebutterflies.bsky.social 2026 Big Butterfly Count! 👉 bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Trustee Becky Downey chatted to Pete from Opticron @opticron.bsky.social about the fantastic Adventurer II 8x42 binoculars to be won in our Young Wild Writers and Young Wild Photographer competitions. Open to anyone aged 5-16 but hurry, the deadline is 26th July. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdDP...

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Try & buy the latest Opticron binoculars & scopes at this years Global Birdfair 🦅🌎 From the top of the range Aurora BGA VHD and highly popular Natura WA ED binoculars to the brand new MM4 62 GA VHD Travelscope, our products suit a wide range of budgets and requirements 🔭 www.globalbirdfair.org/

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Have you ever seen a Whinchat? The Whinchat is a bird of the uplands, mostly being found throughout Wales, Scotland and the north of England where they breed in damp open habitats such as moorland, heathland, meadows, rough grassland or forest clearings. 📷 Charlotte O'Shea

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Try out the highly popular Aurora BGA VHD yourself next weekend at Global Birdfair ✨ This top of the range 42mm binocular offers a surprisingly immersive view even in low light conditions - perfect for comfortable, accurate observation and long hours in the field. Come & see us at OD2!

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Small Blue is the smallest butterfly in the UK - barely bigger than a fingernail! One way to narrow your search is to look for Kidney Vetch, which is the sole foodplant of Small Blue caterpillars. 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

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CleySpy @cleyspy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

There's a new premium 32mm binocular from @opticron.bsky.social the 'Europa' in 8x and 10x. It features a VHD optical system with field-flattener lenses, weighs 490g and costs £599. Discover more:

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Come along to one of our upcoming Try & Buy events to test our range of optics including the new Europa BGA VHD & Aurora BGA VHD! 02/06 Lockley Lodge @wtsww.bsky.social 06/06 Hanningfield Reservoir 07/06 Abberton Reservoir 09/06 Lockley Lodge

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The only green butterfly in the UK, Green Hairstreaks are stunning yet elusive. They only ever rest with their wings closed, showing that iridescent green shade 💚 Look for them along woodland edges and on moorland habitats from mid-April to mid-June. by @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

From sunny spells to spring showers, don't let the weather stop you 🌧️☀️ The Traveller BGA ED's textured rubber armour and nitrogen waterproofing provide the protection & comfort you need in the field to carry on no matter the weather. Come rain or shine, experience nature in detail this spring!

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Elevate your birdwatching with the new Aurora BGA VHD binoculars 🌈 Updated for 2026, the new models feature the same great 42mm VHD wide-field optical system for stunning edge-to-edge clarity, alongside a new rubber armour for extra comfort and new alloy and rubber focuser for a positive feel.

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Our Scottish Seabird Photography Exhibition has now come to a close, and the votes have been counted up… And we’re delighted to announce that the overall winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Olivia Murphy, with this cracking capture of a puffin on the Isle of May!

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CleySpy @cleyspy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We're heading out on the road! This Saturday, we'll be attending the @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social Open Day. We'll have the latest awesome optics from Swarovski Optik and @opticron.bsky.social available to try and buy. See you there! #UKBirding #BirdingOptics

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The Birder's Store @birdersstore.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The @opticron.bsky.social Tripac is one of our best selling tripod carriers. And we have quite a few to choose from! It's perfect for carrying your scope and tripod while keeping your hands free to use your binoculars at a moments notice. ⬇️ www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-tri... #BirdingGear

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The Orange-tip is one of the UK’s earlier butterflies, emerging in April and seen on the wing until June. A common species, Orange-tips can be found in gardens and are drawn to plants such as Garlic Mustard and Forget-Me-Nots 🦋 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Get the whole family involved in nature watching this year with the Savanna R PC Oasis! The slim, compact design weighs under 450g and closes down to just 52mm so that smaller hands and faces feel comfortable using the binoculars too, making them the perfect addition on your family adventures 🌲🦋🦆

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The Birder's Store @birdersstore.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Step into #spring with the NEW @opticron.bsky.social Europa BGA VHD #binoculars. Featuring an 8.2° FOV and all-new VHD optical system with field-flattening technology, the 8x32 delivers a bright, sharp image and weighs less than 500g. 🔽 www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-eur... #BirdingGear

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Would you like the chance to win a pair of Opticrons best-selling Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 binoculars worth £239 and a copy of the brand new book 'Where To Watch Wildlife in Britain: By Low-carbon Transport'? Enter now 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DWjBT7wGoe4/ Open to UK residents only. Full T&C's apply.

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Last chance to vote📢 Our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition ends today which means it's also your last chance to vote for your favourite image!📷 Help us decide who will be our overall winner🏆

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Whether it’s a park, sports field or cemetery we want you to tell us what #birds use your local greenspace!🐦🌳 Sign up to our Birds in Greenspaces survey at www.bto.org/greenspaces Just download the app, select your greenspace and log bird records! #UKBirding #BirdingScotland #BirdingWales

Illustrated artwork by Will Rose features a greenspace scene with a pathway, pond, trees, grass, bench, and birds in the trees including Blackbird, House Sparrows and Great Spotted Woodpecker. Wording alongside reads: The Birds in Greenspaces Survey starts 1 April. Tell us what birds use your local greenspace.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Searching for where the weekend disappeared to... #MondayMotivation

A Nuthatch perched on the rim of an earthen pot, its head is tilted downwards inside the pot, as though searching for a weekend that disappeared all too quickly.

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NBN Trust: National Biodiversity Network Trust @nbntrust.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Is someone you know new to #WildlifeRecording but already making their mark? Are they increasing our understanding of nature in the UK? If so, please nominate them for the NBN Newcomer Award? bit.ly/NBNawards26n... Deadline - 18 May #NBNawards26 Thanks to @opticron.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social

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NBN Trust: National Biodiversity Network Trust @nbntrust.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Do you know a young person recording wildlife and making an impression on those around them through their enthusiasm? If so, you should nominate them for the NBN Young Person’s Award. bit.ly/NBNawards26n... Deadline 18 May #NBNawards26 #YouthInNature Thanks to @opticron.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This Saturday you can find us at the Hampshire Ornithological Society's Members day at St Swithun's School in Winchester. Our optics expert Rob will have a range of binoculars and scopes for you try and buy 🔭 Admission: Free for HOS members, £10 for non-members. www.hos.org.uk/welcome-to-t...

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St Albans Cathedral @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

🦅✨ The Peregrine Live Cam is back!✨🦅 We’re thrilled to announce that the Peregrine Live Cam is online ready for the new breeding season! 🔗 Watch live: www.stalbanscathedral.org/peregrine… #StAlbansCathedral #Peregrines #PeregrineFalcons #NatureLiveCam 📸 Patrick Wainwright

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Not long to go now until the Birds in Greenspaces survey starts on 1 April! Sign up to take part at www.bto.org/greenspaces This is a UK-wide survey open to all, whether you are an experienced birder or new to nature!

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About Birds in GreenspacesBirds in Greenspaces is a new, UK-wide citizen science survey of birds that use our public-access greenspaces. These spaces play many important roles for both birds and peopl...

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

This friday, on the Spring Equinox you can find one of our optics experts at Abberton Nature Discovery Centre 🦆 Whether you're looking to buy your first pair of binoculars or thinking its time for an upgrade, this is the perfect opportunity to try our range of optics 🔭

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The Birder's Store @birdersstore.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The incredible @opticron.bsky.social Aurora BGA VHD are firmly established as one of the finest #birding #binoculars under £1000. And while stocks last, we have the 10x42 reduced to £669 (RRP £809) including #FREE delivery within the UK. 👇 www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur... #BirdingGear

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Wigeons are vocal ducks often seen in large flocks over winter. They gather on estuaries, stretches of coastline and in other wetland habitats. Listen out for their squealing call, which can be heard repeatedly when a flock is nearby. 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social #Wigeon #WildlifePhotography

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Get closer to nature this spring with Opticron optics 🦋🌿🐣 Come along to one of our March events to try a range of binoculars and scopes 🔭 07/03 Wild Chesil @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social 27/03 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social 27/03 Nature Discovery Centre @bbowt.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Folding up to 92x65mm the Explorer Compact binoculars are small enough to be carried in the palm of your hand or hung from the wrist strap supplied. Available in 8x21 and 10x21, these mini compacts produce clean crisp images with good levels of brightness and comfort 🌈

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

(1/) This week’s featured square is in Lincolnshire. Grey Partridge, Corn Bunting and Turtle Dove have all been recorded in it over the years! Other vacant squares are available. @btobirds.bsky.social JNCC RSPB Science Lincs Birding #LincsBirding

A map of a vacant BBS square in West Lincolnshire, plus a cut out image of a Corn Bunting.

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Unique in that they’re the world’s only aquatic passerine, Dippers are a common sight along fast-flowing rivers. They're fascinating to watch as they forage in strong undercurrents despite their small size, emerging onto rocks clutching insects or clumps of moss to line their nests 🪹

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

⚠️ We've had reports of seabirds washing up. Please report ALL species of dead birds ⬇️ 📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/... 📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/... 📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv... #UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland

A deceased Puffin lies on its back on the ground. Wording above reads: Please report sightings of all dead birds. A graphic showing an exclamation mark in a triangle features.

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

It may still be winter but we think seabirds deserve our appreciation all year! In just a couple of months, species such as Puffins, Gannets, Common Terns and Fulmars will make their way back to the UK's coastal habitats to raise the next generation of seabirds. 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

This month you can find one of our optics experts with a range of binoculars and scopes to try and buy at the following Wildlife Trust sites 🦋🌿🦆 14/02 Abberton Reservoir Essex WT 15/02 Hanningfield Reservoir Essex WT 28/02 Rye Harbour @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Today is known as 'Blue Monday' but we're opting for the positive take on the term by celebrating all things blue in the natural world 🌎 From the powdery blue wings of the Common Blue to the Barn Swallow's shimmering Sapphire feathers, the colour is everywhere and it's anything but depressing💙

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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust @warwickshirewt.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Frosty weather doesn't mean you have to stay indoors this winter! Wrap up warm and you'll see that wildlife is as busy as ever. Opticron kit can level up your wildlife spotting. Come along and try the range of binoculars and scopes on Jan 24th, 10am-3pm at Brandon Marsh. 🔭

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Instantly recognisable, Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family. They can appear off British coasts a few times each year – the huge dorsal fins of the males, sometimes reaching heights of up to six feet, are usually the first sign they’re around. 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social #Orca

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The Birder's Store @birdersstore.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

£100 CASHBACK offer extended until 28th February on the flagship @opticron.bsky.social Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 & 10x42 #binoculars. Top end optics without the top end price! #FREE #Opticron Professional Lens Cleaning Kit included. 🔽 www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur... #BirdingGear #birdwatching

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