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Binocular snobbery

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and for many years Bill (at the time probably Britain’s most high-profile birder) was sponsored by the German company. The company is now called Swift Sport Optics, still sells a binocular called Audubon, but no longer markets its products in the UK). These binoculars were made at Leica’s factory in Portugal.

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Swarovski Skills Camp, or men and their toys

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I am still tired from the long drive, but it was great to play with the very best toys for birders, to be able to share experiences and to ask the factory staff all sorts of silly questions. At the end of the 20th century (and before the ELs were born), the factory hired consultants to help it restructure and maximise profits.

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