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Wildlife and birding articles by Colin Barton

Colin Barton is a very keen birder living on Galley Head. When not out birding, he is thinking about going birding!

In his spare time he runs the popular Cork Bird News service on Twitter.

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About Colin Barton

Colin Barton is a very keen birder living on Galley Head. When not out birding, he is thinking about going birding!

In his spare time he runs the popular Cork Bird News service on Twitter.

Panasonic Lumix GH5 — a “birder on-tour” review

December 22, 2017 by Colin Barton 1 Comment

Spotted Flycatcher, Shetland

By sheer coincidence, while we had the Panasonic Lumix GH5 camera body and Leica DG 100-400mm telephoto zoom lens on loan for review, one of our review team was heading to Shetland for his annual autumn migration "pilgrimage". We asked if he'd like to take the camera along and give us his thoughts from a travelling birder's perspective... here's how he got on. Read our … [Read more...] about Panasonic Lumix GH5 — a “birder on-tour” review

Meopta MeoStar B1 8×32 Binocular Review

May 29, 2013 by Colin Barton 1 Comment

Meopta MeoStar 8x32

Keen birder and Ireland's Wildlife contributor Colin Barton puts the Meopta MeoStar 8x32 through its paces, and is suitably impressed. Pros:  Great image quality — can rival the best optics on the market today. Very sharp and crisp, with great low light performance and a good wide field of view. Binoculars feel very sturdy and well-built. 30 year warranty among the best … [Read more...] about Meopta MeoStar B1 8×32 Binocular Review

Gear Review: Paramo Halcon Jacket

September 10, 2012 by Colin Barton 2 Comments

Páramo Halcon Waterproof Jacket Review

Staying dry is one of the most challenging aspects of wildlife watching in Ireland. Keen birder Colin Barton puts Paramo's flagship Halcon waterproof shell through its paces during one of the wettest sea-watching seasons on record. I’d been meaning to replace my old and by now rather leaky Berghaus Goretex jacket for the last two years, but somehow  never quite got 'round to … [Read more...] about Gear Review: Paramo Halcon Jacket

Gear Review: Lowepro Scope Porter 200 AW

June 6, 2012 by Colin Barton 1 Comment

I was given my LowePro Scope Porter 200 AW as a birthday present last November and I must admit I was quite surprised. I never saw myself as needing such a thing. Most times when I go birding (and I do go birding a lot) I prefer to be a Highly Mobile Unit (HMU) and go sans telescope. However, there are times when a scope is a much needed accessory so maybe I would find occasion … [Read more...] about Gear Review: Lowepro Scope Porter 200 AW

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