Our latest blogs

13

Oct

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…

bird watching in winter

29

Aug

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…

Binoculars for bird watching

16

Jun

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….

chaffinch

25

May

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…

29

Mar

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…

Binoculars for bird watching

25

Feb

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…

12

Jan

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…

bird watching a Brambling

12

Oct

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…

01

Aug

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…

Scoping Beginners

27

Jul

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…

14

Apr

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…

Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher

08

Feb

Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher – Some Positive News

Ten years ago, as part of our growing commitment to conservation, Viking Optical became the Birdlife International species champion providing…