Our latest blogs

test

FREE DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £50

Free Same day dispatch on orders placed before 3pm*

What to look for when buying binoculars

So you’re on the lookout for a pair of optics, whether this is your first pair or perhaps you’re looking to upgrade, whatever your situation we’ve got a pair for y…

26 Results

SWALLOW-ED-80-OBJ-WEB-scaled

Product Spotlight: Viking Swallow ED Scope 80mm Kit Product Spotlight: Viking Swallow ED Scope 80mm Kit

Today, we’re looking at the Viking Swallow ED Scope 80mm kit. This spotting telescope comes with dielectric coated prisms, providing sharp clarity and exceptional light g…

New-Viking-Harness-SIDE-web-scaled

What to look for when buying binoculars What to look for when buying binoculars

So you’re on the lookout for a pair of optics, whether this is your first pair or perhaps you’re looking to upgrade, whatever your situation we’ve got a pair for y…

bird-watchinhg-in-norfolk-and-suffolk

Special Autumn and Winter Birds to look out for in East Anglia Special Autumn and Winter Birds to look out for in East Anglia

No need to travel far and wide to go birding, some spectacular birds can be seen right here in Norfolk and Suffolk. Thanks to the variety of beautiful and varied habitats…

VO-17 copy

Buying and Using Binoculars – 10 Tips for Beginners Buying and Using Binoculars – 10 Tips for Beginners

If you’re new to this community, you might feel daunted at the prospect of venturing out with your new  binocular. Or perhaps you are yet to purchase a binocular d…

Screenshot-2022-05-25-at-12.45.56

A Decline in Chaffinches Across the UK A Decline in Chaffinches Across the UK

Coming as a surprise to many, Chaffinches are on the decline. The result of recent survey data from the RSPB/BTO/JNCC has revealed that the Chaffinch population is slowly…

bird-watching-in-spring-scaled

Rare wildlife to spot in spring & where?  Rare wildlife to spot in spring & where? 

Spring is the time where everyone is starting to wake up again from that cold and dark winter. It is a new beginning as we start to have longer days of sunshine, flowers …

VO-87 copy

The Best Binoculars for Birdwatching The Best Binoculars for Birdwatching

It is fair to say that most binocular models tend to conform to a fairly narrow set of specifications. Magnifications are, for the most part, either 8x or 10x. Which magn…

Lifestyle6-1048-scaled

Choosing a Binocular for Birdwatching Choosing a Binocular for Birdwatching

It can be argued that a binocular is the one piece of absolutely essential kit for birdwatching. A good binocular at the very least enhances the enjoyment of watching bir…

Brambling

Autumn/Winter Birding in the UK  Autumn/Winter Birding in the UK 

It is probably fair to say that, of the two most exciting times of year for birdwatchers, autumn is the most eagerly anticipated. It is also, arguably, the most protracte…

Blackcap-2738-scaled

Great Places to Go Birdwatching in the UK Great Places to Go Birdwatching in the UK

We have compiled a list of some fantastic locations to go on an adventure with your binoculars and scopes. We are spoiled with bird watching spots here in the UK due to o…

IMG_4784-copy-1024x768-1

Scoping Beginners – Advice and Tips Scoping Beginners – Advice and Tips

While observing birds at a closer range, binoculars are a preferable option. But for distinguishing the specific features of a bird, a telescope provides a close up view….

White-Stork-9129-copy-scaled

Global Big Day – 8th May 2021 Global Big Day – 8th May 2021

Following on from the fantastic success of the inaugural Global Bird Weekend, we, as the Viking Flyway Birding Team are very happy to announce our participation in the la…