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@opticron.bsky.social
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@opticron.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Hello and welcome to our new followers!
Founded in the UK in 1970, Opticron are a family-owned business specialising in quality, lightweight optics for watching wildlife. Here we’ll be sharing posts about nature, our products and upcoming events.
Thanks for joining us on Bluesky 🦋
#BirdingGear
Founded in the UK in 1970, Opticron are a family-owned business specialising in quality, lightweight optics for watching wildlife. Here we’ll be sharing posts about nature, our products and upcoming events.
Thanks for joining us on Bluesky 🦋
#BirdingGear
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
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#RedDeer #WildlifePhotography #ScottishWildlife
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#RedDeer #WildlifePhotography #ScottishWildlife
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.
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.
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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.
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.
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
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
November 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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
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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Seabird Photography Competition Judges' Under-18 Winner Announcement!📢🌟
We're delighted to announce that the judges' under-18 winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Anwen Whitehead, with this incredibly sharp and detailed image of a razorbill on the Isle of May.
We're delighted to announce that the judges' under-18 winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Anwen Whitehead, with this incredibly sharp and detailed image of a razorbill on the Isle of May.
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Seabird Photography Competition Judges' Under-18 Winner Announcement!📢🌟
We're delighted to announce that the judges' under-18 winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Anwen Whitehead, with this incredibly sharp and detailed image of a razorbill on the Isle of May.
We're delighted to announce that the judges' under-18 winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Anwen Whitehead, with this incredibly sharp and detailed image of a razorbill on the Isle of May.
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Seabird Photography Competition Judges' Winner Announcement!📢🌟
We're delighted to announce that the judges' overall winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Iain Donnachie, with this incredible, artistic image of common guillemots on the Isle of May.
We're delighted to announce that the judges' overall winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Iain Donnachie, with this incredible, artistic image of common guillemots on the Isle of May.
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Seabird Photography Competition Judges' Winner Announcement!📢🌟
We're delighted to announce that the judges' overall winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Iain Donnachie, with this incredible, artistic image of common guillemots on the Isle of May.
We're delighted to announce that the judges' overall winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Iain Donnachie, with this incredible, artistic image of common guillemots on the Isle of May.
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
21/11 @bbowt.bsky.social
28/11 @wildlifebcn.org
29/11 @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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
21/11 @bbowt.bsky.social
28/11 @wildlifebcn.org
29/11 @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
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
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
November 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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
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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Enjoy nature to the full.
With the superb all new @opticron.bsky.social Natura WA ED 8x42 and 10x42 #binoculars.
Offering a wide field of view, these are the best mid-range binoculars from #Opticron we have seen.
In stock online and instore 🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-nat...
#BirdingGear
With the superb all new @opticron.bsky.social Natura WA ED 8x42 and 10x42 #binoculars.
Offering a wide field of view, these are the best mid-range binoculars from #Opticron we have seen.
In stock online and instore 🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-nat...
#BirdingGear
November 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Enjoy nature to the full.
With the superb all new @opticron.bsky.social Natura WA ED 8x42 and 10x42 #binoculars.
Offering a wide field of view, these are the best mid-range binoculars from #Opticron we have seen.
In stock online and instore 🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-nat...
#BirdingGear
With the superb all new @opticron.bsky.social Natura WA ED 8x42 and 10x42 #binoculars.
Offering a wide field of view, these are the best mid-range binoculars from #Opticron we have seen.
In stock online and instore 🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-nat...
#BirdingGear
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
📷 Charlotte O'Shea
November 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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
📷 Charlotte O'Shea
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
Available now in black, green and brown: www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/cases/binocular-case-and-harness
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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
Available now in black, green and brown: www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/cases/binocular-case-and-harness
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
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
November 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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
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
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November is the peak month for wintering Woodcock arrivals.
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
November 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
November is the peak month for wintering Woodcock arrivals.
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
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The new @opticron.bsky.social Tripac Tripod Harness & Accessory Pack is here.
With padded straps for comfort and multiple compartments to carry a phone, water bottle, books etc, the Tripac is ideal for carrying lots of gear while on the move!
⬇️
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-tri...
#BirdingGear
With padded straps for comfort and multiple compartments to carry a phone, water bottle, books etc, the Tripac is ideal for carrying lots of gear while on the move!
⬇️
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-tri...
#BirdingGear
October 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The new @opticron.bsky.social Tripac Tripod Harness & Accessory Pack is here.
With padded straps for comfort and multiple compartments to carry a phone, water bottle, books etc, the Tripac is ideal for carrying lots of gear while on the move!
⬇️
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-tri...
#BirdingGear
With padded straps for comfort and multiple compartments to carry a phone, water bottle, books etc, the Tripac is ideal for carrying lots of gear while on the move!
⬇️
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-tri...
#BirdingGear
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Enjoy £100 Cash Back on the superb @opticron.bsky.social Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 and 10x42 #binoculars.
👇
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #CashBack
👇
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #CashBack
October 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Enjoy £100 Cash Back on the superb @opticron.bsky.social Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 and 10x42 #binoculars.
👇
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #CashBack
👇
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #CashBack
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Huge thanks to @opticron.bsky.social for repairing this poorly scope for free, donated by one of our generous customers.
It'll be donated to a worthy cause through our #Optics4Conservation scheme run in conjunction with our friends at Asian Adventures in #India
#wildlife #conservation #education
It'll be donated to a worthy cause through our #Optics4Conservation scheme run in conjunction with our friends at Asian Adventures in #India
#wildlife #conservation #education
October 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Huge thanks to @opticron.bsky.social for repairing this poorly scope for free, donated by one of our generous customers.
It'll be donated to a worthy cause through our #Optics4Conservation scheme run in conjunction with our friends at Asian Adventures in #India
#wildlife #conservation #education
It'll be donated to a worthy cause through our #Optics4Conservation scheme run in conjunction with our friends at Asian Adventures in #India
#wildlife #conservation #education
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!
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!
September 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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!
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!
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
04/10 Rye Harbour Discovery Centre @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
10/10 Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre @bbowt.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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
04/10 Rye Harbour Discovery Centre @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
10/10 Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre @bbowt.bsky.social
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
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
September 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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
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
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
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
Interested in trying out some new optics? Come along to one of our Try & Buy events this week!
17/09 Summer Leys @wildlifebcn.org
18/09 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
19/09 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
21/09 College Lake @bbowt.bsky.social
#BirdingGear
17/09 Summer Leys @wildlifebcn.org
18/09 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
19/09 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
21/09 College Lake @bbowt.bsky.social
#BirdingGear
September 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Interested in trying out some new optics? Come along to one of our Try & Buy events this week!
17/09 Summer Leys @wildlifebcn.org
18/09 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
19/09 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
21/09 College Lake @bbowt.bsky.social
#BirdingGear
17/09 Summer Leys @wildlifebcn.org
18/09 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
19/09 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
21/09 College Lake @bbowt.bsky.social
#BirdingGear
Who's ready for autumn adventures?
Golden sunrises, crisp leaves underfoot, thrushes feasting on berries, waders & wildfowl congregating in masses... what's not to love! 🍂
Golden sunrises, crisp leaves underfoot, thrushes feasting on berries, waders & wildfowl congregating in masses... what's not to love! 🍂
September 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Who's ready for autumn adventures?
Golden sunrises, crisp leaves underfoot, thrushes feasting on berries, waders & wildfowl congregating in masses... what's not to love! 🍂
Golden sunrises, crisp leaves underfoot, thrushes feasting on berries, waders & wildfowl congregating in masses... what's not to love! 🍂
Fun-sized as their name suggests, Small Coppers are a distinctive orange-red butterfly. They favour sunny grassland habitats, where they can often be seen flitting around the yellow flowers of Common Ragwort.
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#SmallCopper #SaveButterflies #ButterflyConservation
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#SmallCopper #SaveButterflies #ButterflyConservation
September 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Fun-sized as their name suggests, Small Coppers are a distinctive orange-red butterfly. They favour sunny grassland habitats, where they can often be seen flitting around the yellow flowers of Common Ragwort.
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#SmallCopper #SaveButterflies #ButterflyConservation
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#SmallCopper #SaveButterflies #ButterflyConservation
The Natura WP PC - a durable, high quality compact binocular that offers a serious alternative to larger optics ✨
▪️Japanese design
▪️Fully multi-coated optical system
▪️Twin hinge body
▪️Ultra compact
Available in 8x25 and 10x25 with a 10 year guarantee.
#BirdingGear
▪️Japanese design
▪️Fully multi-coated optical system
▪️Twin hinge body
▪️Ultra compact
Available in 8x25 and 10x25 with a 10 year guarantee.
#BirdingGear
September 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The Natura WP PC - a durable, high quality compact binocular that offers a serious alternative to larger optics ✨
▪️Japanese design
▪️Fully multi-coated optical system
▪️Twin hinge body
▪️Ultra compact
Available in 8x25 and 10x25 with a 10 year guarantee.
#BirdingGear
▪️Japanese design
▪️Fully multi-coated optical system
▪️Twin hinge body
▪️Ultra compact
Available in 8x25 and 10x25 with a 10 year guarantee.
#BirdingGear
We've got two exciting events coming up this week!
10/09 High Tide Event at Gibraltar Point with @lincswildlife.bsky.social
12/09-14/09 Migfest at Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
See you there!
#UKBirding
10/09 High Tide Event at Gibraltar Point with @lincswildlife.bsky.social
12/09-14/09 Migfest at Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
See you there!
#UKBirding
September 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We've got two exciting events coming up this week!
10/09 High Tide Event at Gibraltar Point with @lincswildlife.bsky.social
12/09-14/09 Migfest at Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
See you there!
#UKBirding
10/09 High Tide Event at Gibraltar Point with @lincswildlife.bsky.social
12/09-14/09 Migfest at Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
See you there!
#UKBirding
Claim £100 cashback when you buy a new Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 or 10x42!
Shop now: www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/binoculars/aurora-bga-vhd-binoculars
Offer ends 31.12.2025 and is subject to availability.
#BirdingGear
Shop now: www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/binoculars/aurora-bga-vhd-binoculars
Offer ends 31.12.2025 and is subject to availability.
#BirdingGear
September 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Claim £100 cashback when you buy a new Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 or 10x42!
Shop now: www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/binoculars/aurora-bga-vhd-binoculars
Offer ends 31.12.2025 and is subject to availability.
#BirdingGear
Shop now: www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/binoculars/aurora-bga-vhd-binoculars
Offer ends 31.12.2025 and is subject to availability.
#BirdingGear