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There's something a little bit special about a wildlife encounter. It taps into a childlike sense of wonder that all too often remains hidden beneath our sensible adult facade. For a brief moment, we're transported to a simpler, more natural world and reminded of how we fit into it. It's....
Swarovski Optik NL Pure 8×32: my daily optic of choice for birding and wildlife observation.
In November 2010, my wife surprised me with a pair of Swarovski Optik 10x42 SLC HD for my 40th birthday present. Since then we've been practically inseparable (me and the binoculars, I mean, although of course the alternative interpretation is also true). They were without a doubt the best binoculars....
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Wildlife watching and travel — back to basics
Watching wildlife when travelling can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be challenging. In this feature IW Founder, Calvin Jones, takes a look at some....
Humpback heaven in Kalbarri, Western Australia
“Get ready to hold on,” skipper Ayden Curic yelled from the bridge as he gunned the engines and the boat surged into the aquatic maelstrom.....
Life’s a Beach: Wildlife Beneath the Sand
One of the benefits of being an island nation like Ireland is that you’re never too far from a beach. But how many of us....
Friends in high places: red squirrels, grey squirrels and pine martens
There are two squirrel species found in Ireland. The native red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris, and the invasive North American grey squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis. In Ireland,....
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