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Spotting scope review: Swarovski 25-60×65 STX

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At first, I made a few record shots, digiscoping through the Swarovski 25-60×65 STX with a hand-held mobile phone, until the battery went flat. winter waterfowling at fish farms), but always preferred to leave it behind. How to describe the experience in one word? Consequently, I carried it only when I absolutely had to (e.g.

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Veraguan Mango – Panama's ex-endemic

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Hiking For The Heck of It Reason To Become a Bird Watcher #1: No Batteries Required Welcome Wednesday: Musings on a Big Year About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. These Blasts From The Past What’s In A Name?

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