Appreciate the intricate details of nature with the Explorer WA ED-R binoculars 🔍 •ED glass for brightness, clarity and colour contrast •Lightweight design for comfort & portability •Waterproof & rubber armour for durability •Available in 8x32, 10x32, 8x42 & 10x42 •Prices start at £239 #BirdingGear

Considered to be the most widespread butterfly in the world, Painted Lady butterflies are found on every continent except South America and Antarctica. They are quick fliers, capable of travelling as many as 100 miles in one day alone! 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

Opticron are the proud sponsor of the @henharrieraction.bsky.social Young Wild Photographer Competition and the Young Wild Writers Competition ✍️ 📷 Each category winner will receive a pair of Opticron Adventurer II 8×42 Binoculars! Open to ages 5-16. Deadline: Midnight 26th July.

Did you know, more than half of the UK's butterfly species have declined since 1970? 🦋 Why not help our beautiful butterflies and join in with the @savebutterflies.bsky.social 2026 Big Butterfly Count! 👉 bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

Try & buy the latest Opticron binoculars & scopes at this years Global Birdfair 🦅🌎 From the top of the range Aurora BGA VHD and highly popular Natura WA ED binoculars to the brand new MM4 62 GA VHD Travelscope, our products suit a wide range of budgets and requirements 🔭 www.globalbirdfair.org/

Have you ever seen a Whinchat? The Whinchat is a bird of the uplands, mostly being found throughout Wales, Scotland and the north of England where they breed in damp open habitats such as moorland, heathland, meadows, rough grassland or forest clearings. 📷 Charlotte O'Shea

Try out the highly popular Aurora BGA VHD yourself next weekend at Global Birdfair ✨ This top of the range 42mm binocular offers a surprisingly immersive view even in low light conditions - perfect for comfortable, accurate observation and long hours in the field. Come & see us at OD2!

The Small Blue is the smallest butterfly in the UK - barely bigger than a fingernail! One way to narrow your search is to look for Kidney Vetch, which is the sole foodplant of Small Blue caterpillars. 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

Come along to one of our upcoming Try & Buy events to test our range of optics including the new Europa BGA VHD & Aurora BGA VHD! 02/06 Lockley Lodge @wtsww.bsky.social 06/06 Hanningfield Reservoir 07/06 Abberton Reservoir 09/06 Lockley Lodge

The only green butterfly in the UK, Green Hairstreaks are stunning yet elusive. They only ever rest with their wings closed, showing that iridescent green shade 💚 Look for them along woodland edges and on moorland habitats from mid-April to mid-June. by @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

From sunny spells to spring showers, don't let the weather stop you 🌧️☀️ The Traveller BGA ED's textured rubber armour and nitrogen waterproofing provide the protection & comfort you need in the field to carry on no matter the weather. Come rain or shine, experience nature in detail this spring!

Elevate your birdwatching with the new Aurora BGA VHD binoculars 🌈 Updated for 2026, the new models feature the same great 42mm VHD wide-field optical system for stunning edge-to-edge clarity, alongside a new rubber armour for extra comfort and new alloy and rubber focuser for a positive feel.

The Orange-tip is one of the UK’s earlier butterflies, emerging in April and seen on the wing until June. A common species, Orange-tips can be found in gardens and are drawn to plants such as Garlic Mustard and Forget-Me-Nots 🦋 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

Get the whole family involved in nature watching this year with the Savanna R PC Oasis! The slim, compact design weighs under 450g and closes down to just 52mm so that smaller hands and faces feel comfortable using the binoculars too, making them the perfect addition on your family adventures 🌲🦋🦆

Would you like the chance to win a pair of Opticrons best-selling Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 binoculars worth £239 and a copy of the brand new book 'Where To Watch Wildlife in Britain: By Low-carbon Transport'? Enter now 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DWjBT7wGoe4/ Open to UK residents only. Full T&C's apply.

This Saturday you can find us at the Hampshire Ornithological Society's Members day at St Swithun's School in Winchester. Our optics expert Rob will have a range of binoculars and scopes for you try and buy 🔭 Admission: Free for HOS members, £10 for non-members. www.hos.org.uk/welcome-to-t...

This friday, on the Spring Equinox you can find one of our optics experts at Abberton Nature Discovery Centre 🦆 Whether you're looking to buy your first pair of binoculars or thinking its time for an upgrade, this is the perfect opportunity to try our range of optics 🔭

Wigeons are vocal ducks often seen in large flocks over winter. They gather on estuaries, stretches of coastline and in other wetland habitats. Listen out for their squealing call, which can be heard repeatedly when a flock is nearby. 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social #Wigeon #WildlifePhotography

Get closer to nature this spring with Opticron optics 🦋🌿🐣 Come along to one of our March events to try a range of binoculars and scopes 🔭 07/03 Wild Chesil @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social 27/03 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social 27/03 Nature Discovery Centre @bbowt.bsky.social

Folding up to 92x65mm the Explorer Compact binoculars are small enough to be carried in the palm of your hand or hung from the wrist strap supplied. Available in 8x21 and 10x21, these mini compacts produce clean crisp images with good levels of brightness and comfort 🌈

Unique in that they’re the world’s only aquatic passerine, Dippers are a common sight along fast-flowing rivers. They're fascinating to watch as they forage in strong undercurrents despite their small size, emerging onto rocks clutching insects or clumps of moss to line their nests 🪹

It may still be winter but we think seabirds deserve our appreciation all year! In just a couple of months, species such as Puffins, Gannets, Common Terns and Fulmars will make their way back to the UK's coastal habitats to raise the next generation of seabirds. 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social

This month you can find one of our optics experts with a range of binoculars and scopes to try and buy at the following Wildlife Trust sites 🦋🌿🦆 14/02 Abberton Reservoir Essex WT 15/02 Hanningfield Reservoir Essex WT 28/02 Rye Harbour @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

Today is known as 'Blue Monday' but we're opting for the positive take on the term by celebrating all things blue in the natural world 🌎 From the powdery blue wings of the Common Blue to the Barn Swallow's shimmering Sapphire feathers, the colour is everywhere and it's anything but depressing💙

Instantly recognisable, Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family. They can appear off British coasts a few times each year – the huge dorsal fins of the males, sometimes reaching heights of up to six feet, are usually the first sign they’re around. 📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social #Orca

Compact, robust take-anywhere field monoculars ✨ The all new Trailfinder HD 8x36 & 10x36 offer a great mix of optical quality and useability for accurate distance observation while out walking in the countryside or hiking across it 🌲🏔️🥾 Prices from £95. less

The Whooper Swan is mainly a winter visitor to Britain. Males often bob their heads to communicate with other swans, including strengthening their lifelong pair bonds. by @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social #WhooperSwan #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife

Our very first Try & Buy events of the year are coming up soon! This January, you can find our optics experts at the following Wildlife Trust sites: 10/01 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social 24/01 Barndon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social

The Europa BGA VHD is the latest addition to join our range of 32mm binoculars - offering an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort & ergonomics. Find out what One Stop Nature Shop think about the Europa BGA VHD 8x32 in their review here 👉 www.onestopnature.co.uk/opticron-eur...

This month's guest blog contributor is the talented wildlife photographer, videographer and RSPB Oa reserve warden, @naturenortheast.bsky.social Tap the link below to read about David's insights into the special wildlife he encounters on the wild isle of Islay: www.opticron.co.uk/news-reviews...