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Come along to the UKs biggest and best Festival of Nature. There will be events, talks and workshops for all ages. Speak to conservation groups, optical experts and enjoy some local produce.
We are proud to be the main sponsor of Global Birdfair and our team of experts will be on hand to answer all your optical questions and extend your horizons. An event not to be missed.

Come along to the UK's biggest and best Festival of Nature. There will be events, talks and workshops for all ages. Speak to conservation groups, optical experts and enjoy some local produce.
We are proud to be the main sponsor of Global Birdfair and our team of experts will be on hand to answer all your optical questions and extend your horizons. An event not to be missed.
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Our next #Binoculars and #Telescopes Open Weekend is on 6 and 7 July! That's THIS WEEKEND!
If you're just getting into #birdwatching, have been birdwatching for years or just want to browse our extensive range of binoculars and telescopes, come along between 10am and 4pm to speak to our experts.
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3 days ago

Fancy undertaking some practical conservation work, learn about the work of the 'Heart of Scotland Forest Partnership' and experience a local 'rewilding' project?

Then join us for a day at Garth Wood for some bracken bashing, orchid spotting and exploring the land. Cracking views and cake guaranteed!

Please book via our Events page to reserve your place. scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/our-events/heart-of-scotland-practical-conservation-day/
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3 days ago

It's not too long before we will be hosting our bat night with local bat ecologist, Jean Oudney. This is a great event for those who want to learn more about bats and get the rare opportunity to see bats up close. An ideal evening activity for the whole family to enjoy during the school holidays! 🦇 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago
We will be in F2 Falcon marquee, please come and say hello.

We will be in F2 Falcon marquee, please come and say hello.Start planning your visit to Global Birdfair!

Full exhibitor list with stand numbers now online
globalbirdfair.org/find-exhibitors

Early bird tickets just £15.00 for a one day pass, £40 for 3 days
Under 18s FREE with ticket holding adult
gbf.yourticketpurchase.com/p/globalbirdfair

Friday and Saturday evening events until 9pm - your valid day ticket means you can stay on with catering and bar open til 9pm

FREE Car Parking on site, FREE Shuttle bus to Oakham Station

Full information for lectures, workshops, events, authors, podcasting station, Younger Visitors Discovery Zone and Young Conservationists Hub in our What's on section globalbirdfair.org

#globalbirdfair

@followers BirdLife International Lyndon Top Caravan Park BirdGuides.com SWAROVSKI OPTIK Birding RSPB Cornell Lab of Ornithology Viking Optical Kowa Sporting Optics Leica Camera Sony OM System Nikon Thomas Jacks Limited Park Cameras Bird Watching BBC Wildlife Magazine ZEISS Birding Canon Photography UK Outdoor Photographer Magazine WILD Sounds & Books Vive Andalucía Roaming Giraffe Sigma UK Opticron OSME Oriental Bird Club African Bird Club community Neotropical Birding and Conservation Cambridge University Ornithology Society
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1 week ago

The brand-new addition to Swarovski’s impressive line-up has arrived in store before anywhere else! The NL Pure 52 binoculars are available in 10x and 14x magnification and offer excellent performance even in difficult light conditions. Come check them out, we think you’ll love them! ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago

Massive thanks to Main Optics Sponsor Viking Optical
Find them at Global Birdfair in F2 Falcon Marquee
Try and buy from a huge range of optical equipment
Every purchase means we have more funds for this year's project
Creating Brighter Futures, thanks to their ongoing support.

Viking Optical and other optics sellers at the event donate a percentage of the profits from all sales during Global Birdfair to the event project supporting BirdLife International

It's a great way to try a vast range of optical equipment and you can buy on site to take home with you on the day!

Event tickets (early bird prices end next week!)
gbf.yourticketpurchase.com/p/globalbirdfair

@followers
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre WWT London Wetland Centre RSPB Bird Watching BBC Wildlife Magazine Scottish birders Scottish Birds & Wildlife Photography BirdGuides.com BBC Countryfile Extra
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1 week ago

Here, in list form, are all the events happening during this years Bioblitz. 21/22 June. There will also be stalls in the Wellmeadow which we will list soon.

if you would like any more info or to book any events please either visit our bookings page biodiversityblair.scot/biodiversity-blair/bioblitz-2024 or email info@biodiversityblair.scot

Discover Blairgowrie Blairgowrie & Rattray Development Trust Ltd BARI Food & Refill Rattray Community Garden Nest Creative Spaces CIC Tayside Biodiversity Tayside Swifts Myotis Bat Ecology Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels Bumblebee Conservation Trust
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2 weeks ago
Our Badger range are modestly priced binoculars offering excellent optical clarity and great value for money. The 8x42 and 10x42 models will soon be available in white.

Our Badger range are modestly priced binoculars offering excellent optical clarity and great value for money. The 8x42 and 10x42 models will soon be available in white. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
Enter the SWT Words of the Wild competition and have a chance to win a prize bundle that includes a pair of our Osprey ED binoculars.

Enter the SWT 'Words of the Wild' competition and have a chance to win a prize bundle that includes a pair of our Osprey ED binoculars.To celebrate 60 years of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, we’re launching a brand new nature writing competition, #WordsOfTheWild ✍️

Have you ever felt the power of a rushing river or the stillness of a forest at dawn? Have you seen a breath taking sunset or watched a wildlife spectacle unfold?

Nature has a way of moving us deeply. What moments in the wild have left a mark on you? In 1,000 words or less, share your #WordsOfTheWild with us.

Our judging panel will read your work and select one adult and one junior winner. Submissions close on 31 August 2024.

Prize details 🌿

Adult winners:

🌿A pair of Osprey ED binoculars from @vikingoptical
🌿An environmental book subscription from @Mainstreet.Trading.Company
🌿A £200 voucher from @nhbsnews
🌿A year’s membership to the Trust or one of our wildlife adoptions

Junior winners:

🌿A trailcam starter bundle including camera, batteries and a memory card
🌿A £200 NHBS voucher
🌿A year’s membership to the Trust or one of our wildlife adoptions

Submission Guidelines☘️

Your submission must be inspired by or about Scottish wildlife or wild spaces. Your submission can be a poem, short story, or even a song - go wild!

To enter and for full details, visit:

scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/wordsofthewild/words-of-the-wild-competition/

Illustrations thanks to Malini Chakrabarty
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3 weeks ago
Come along to the UKs biggest and best Festival of Nature. There will be events, talks and workshops for all ages. Speak to conservation groups, optical experts and enjoy some local produce.
We are proud to be the main sponsor of Global Birdfair and our team of experts will be on hand to answer all your optical questions and extend your horizons. An event not to be missed.Image attachment

Come along to the UK's biggest and best Festival of Nature. There will be events, talks and workshops for all ages. Speak to conservation groups, optical experts and enjoy some local produce.
We are proud to be the main sponsor of Global Birdfair and our team of experts will be on hand to answer all your optical questions and extend your horizons. An event not to be missed.
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