Understanding Birding Optics
Friday, April 11th, 2025 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Dungeness River Nature Center – Rainshadow Hall
Price: $20
Learn from two local experts, Christie and Jim, about the latest in optical technologies that provide “up close and personal” views of the feathered friends in our backyards, fields, and shorelines. They will discuss technical parameters such as lens diameter, magnification power, and other specifications that determine cost-benefit considerations when making purchasing decisions. They will explain the various uses of binoculars and spotting scopes in differing light and weather conditions. Additionally, they will touch on the topic of “digiscoping”— techniques for adapting a digital camera lens (such a cell phone camera) into a telephoto device for capturing images of birds at a distance and by special request they will include a segment on “Optics Tips and Tricks” to make your optical experience optimum! Vortex, Swarovski & Kowa Optics will be on hand to demonstrate and purchase after the session.