SPOTLIGHT ON: Seeing More at Pelee: Your Guide to Birding Optics – May 11 (11:00 am)

Time and Date: May 11 at 11 am

Location: Visitor Centre Theatre

Fee: Included with park entrance fee

Description:

An overview on choosing birding optics, focusing on binoculars, spotting scopes, and tripods. Key points include:

• Importance of quality optics for distance observation and species identification.
• Binocular features: magnification, lens diameter, field of view, close focus, eye relief, build quality, recommended configurations
• Spotting scope benefits: distant observation, body styles, optical quality.
• Tripod necessity: stability, essential features.
• Choosing optics based on budget and birding style.
• Try before you buy

Key Messages:

• Sharp optics enhance the beauty of Pelee’s birds.
• Comfortable, reliable optics improve park experiences.
• Using both binoculars and spotting scopes for optimal birding.