Hi, I’m Rob—a birdwatcher and hobbyist videographer. I also run a birdwatching group that meets every month in various locations around Brisbane.
Browsing the latest birdwatching and photography gear is one of my favourite pastimes. Although, browsing often does turns into buying; much to the detriment of previous backpack that, quite literally, burst at the seams from me trying to cram too much into it. (in hindsight a spotting scope, sound and video equipment was a bit much). The two old-reliable items I always carry with me outdoors are a pair of Swarovski EL 10x42 binoculars and a Nikon P950 bridge camera.
Bintel have been my go-to gear store for almost ten years. It has been incredibly helpful working with their Sydney team to source hard-to-find equipment from outside of Australia, including the latest tool in my arsenal, the Zeiss DTI 6/20 Thermal Monocular.
The Zeiss DTI 6/20 has become invaluable in my recent pursuit of one of the most overlooked facets of Birdwatching, Nighttime Birdwatching! There’s 24 hours in a day, after all, and what a waste that so much of it goes un-used for birding.
My latest video takes a dive into night birdwatching, showcasing how to use a thermal scope, night vision binoculars, and spotlighting techniques to find birds and other wildlife after dark. It was such a fun project to work on, and I’d love for you guys to have a look at it above.
If you’re after even more tips or information on Birding, I’ve got a YouTube channel called Bird Walkz, where I share some tips and tricks for bird identification, as well as highlighting some of our hobbies’ best birdwatching spots Australia-wide.
