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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The Oregon Observation 20x80 binoculars offer high magnification, great value for money & a superior 3-dimensional viewing experience when compared to a scope. Perfect for astronomy, star gazing & seawatching 🫍✨🔭 Find out more 👉 www.opticron.co.uk/our-products...

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Most butterflies spend winter as caterpillars, chrysalises or eggs however, some species can spend the winter as adults. These butterflies will enter a period of dormancy to survive the cold temperatures, some even store glycerol which acts like an antifreeze!

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hunting prey such as lizards, voles and other songbirds, Shrikes are a unique family of carnivorous songbirds but it's what they do with their prey that makes them so fascinating. They impale their prey on spikes and thorns, often within a favoured area in their territory known as a larder!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Compact, robust take-anywhere field monoculars ✨ The all new Trailfinder HD 8x36 & 10x36 offer a great mix of optical quality and useability for accurate distance observation while out walking in the countryside or hiking across it 🌲🏔️🥾 Prices from £95. less

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The Whooper Swan is mainly a winter visitor to Britain. Males often bob their heads to communicate with other swans, including strengthening their lifelong pair bonds. by @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social #WhooperSwan #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Our very first Try & Buy events of the year are coming up soon! This January, you can find our optics experts at the following Wildlife Trust sites: 10/01 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social 24/01 Barndon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

The Europa BGA VHD is the latest addition to join our range of 32mm binoculars - offering an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort & ergonomics. Find out what One Stop Nature Shop think about the Europa BGA VHD 8x32 in their review here 👉 www.onestopnature.co.uk/opticron-eur...

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

This month's guest blog contributor is the talented wildlife photographer, videographer and RSPB Oa reserve warden, @naturenortheast.bsky.social Tap the link below to read about David's insights into the special wildlife he encounters on the wild isle of Islay: www.opticron.co.uk/news-reviews...

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Are you looking to buy binoculars or a scope as a Christmas present but need some advice? ❄️🎄🎁 Our optics specialists will be available at the following Wildlife Trust locations this weekend: 13/12 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social 14/12 College Lake @bbowt.bsky.social #BirdingGear

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The new Opticron Tripac would make a great Christmas gift 🎁 Designed to transport a tripod and photographic or optical equipment without dismantling, the Tripac is both functional and comfortable, allowing you to keep your hands free to pick up your binoculars at a moments notice 🔭

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Next week you can find us at the following locations - we've got plenty of Christmas gift ideas for fellow birdwatchers and wildlife lovers 🎁🔭 5/12 Walthamstow Wetlands @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social 6/12 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social 6/12 Wild Chesil @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Constructed from lightweight yet, durable polycarbonate and alloy, the Opticron MM4 60 Travelscope weighs about the same as pair of 42mm binoculars and can even be used without a support for crystal clear flat-field observation at magnifications below 20x 🔭 www.opticron.co.uk/our-products...

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Throughout autumn, hills on the west coast of Scotland echo with the sound of Red Deer stags roaring during their breeding season 🦌 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social #RedDeer #WildlifePhotography #ScottishWildlife

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The new Opticron Natura WA ED binoculars have fast become a firm favourite ✨ Weighing less than 750g, they feel comfortable and lightweight yet, robust in the hand - a midsize binocular perfect for prolonged use in the field that delivers a bright, wide field of view with stunning clarity.

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Are you searching for an 80mm scope that's both compact and affordable? 🔭 Take a look at the Opticron MM3 80 GA ED - a fieldscope designed to offer the best possible performance in the smallest package at the most affordable price ✨ www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/fieldscopes/mm3-fieldscopes

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Come along to one of our upcoming Try & Buy events with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social to shop a range of optics & accessories. We may have that perfect Christmas gift you've been searching for! 🎄 21/11 @bbowt.bsky.social 28/11 @wildlifebcn.org 29/11 @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

It's giveaway time! 🎁 We've got three 2026 Scottish Wildlife calendars up for grabs by photographer @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social To find out how to enter, make sure you subscribe to our newsletter before 4pm tomorrow at the link below 👇 www.opticron.co.uk/newsletter

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Once close to local extinction in the UK, Red Kites are now a popular site in many parts of Wales, Scotland and England thanks to one of the most successful raptor reintroduction programmes 🦅 📷 Charlotte O'Shea

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Supplied with a detachable harness and carry strap, the new Opticron binocular case is a durable, high quality accessory that offers protection and comfort when carrying your binoculars. Available now in black, green and brown: www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/cases/binocular-case-and-harness

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Looking for a gift for a special nature lover in your life? 🎁 Why not come along to one of our Try & Buy events this week to see our range of binoculars, scopes & accessories and get some friendly, helpful advice from one our optics experts! @warwickshirewt.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social

Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve. Thursday 6th of November. 10am - 3pm.

Potteric Carr Nature reserve. Friday the 7th of November. 10am - 3pm.

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Come rain or shine don’t let the weather stop you getting outdoors this autumn 🌧️🍂 Equipped with a pleasingly wide field of view, high-quality optical system and durable rubber armour, the new Natura WA ED binoculars are perfect for prolonged use during those darker hours and gloomier days!

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Are you looking to invest in some binoculars to bring you closer to nature this autumn? Why not come along to one of our Try & Buy events this month! 🍂🍄 04/10 Rye Harbour Discovery Centre @sussexwildlife.bsky.social 10/10 Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre @bbowt.bsky.social

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

When it comes to confident bird ID, it's all about the details 🪶 If you're looking for an upgrade from your first binoculars and want to elevate your birdwatching experience, consider the Explorer WA ED-R: www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/binoculars/explorer-wa-ed-r-binoculars #BirdingGear

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Opticron @opticron.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Gannets can take up to five years to get their full adult plumage. As chicks, they’re covered in fine downy feathers. Renowned for their strong mating bonds and good parenting, Gannets share responsibilities and take turns to fish and care for their single chick 🐟 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

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