Opticron
@opticron.bsky.social
Bringing people closer to nature since 1970.
www.opticron.co.uk
www.opticron.co.uk
Pinned
Opticron
@opticron.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Hello and welcome to our new followers!
Founded in the UK in 1970, Opticron are a family-owned business specialising in quality, lightweight optics for watching wildlife. Here we’ll be sharing posts about nature, our products and upcoming events.
Thanks for joining us on Bluesky 🦋
#BirdingGear
Founded in the UK in 1970, Opticron are a family-owned business specialising in quality, lightweight optics for watching wildlife. Here we’ll be sharing posts about nature, our products and upcoming events.
Thanks for joining us on Bluesky 🦋
#BirdingGear
Today is known as 'Blue Monday' but we're opting for the positive take on the term by celebrating all things blue in the natural world 🌎
From the powdery blue wings of the Common Blue to the Barn Swallow's shimmering Sapphire feathers, the colour is everywhere and it's anything but depressing💙
From the powdery blue wings of the Common Blue to the Barn Swallow's shimmering Sapphire feathers, the colour is everywhere and it's anything but depressing💙
January 19, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Today is known as 'Blue Monday' but we're opting for the positive take on the term by celebrating all things blue in the natural world 🌎
From the powdery blue wings of the Common Blue to the Barn Swallow's shimmering Sapphire feathers, the colour is everywhere and it's anything but depressing💙
From the powdery blue wings of the Common Blue to the Barn Swallow's shimmering Sapphire feathers, the colour is everywhere and it's anything but depressing💙
Reposted by Opticron
Frosty weather doesn't mean you have to stay indoors this winter! Wrap up warm and you'll see that wildlife is as busy as ever.
Opticron kit can level up your wildlife spotting. Come along and try the range of binoculars and scopes on Jan 24th, 10am-3pm at Brandon Marsh. 🔭
Opticron kit can level up your wildlife spotting. Come along and try the range of binoculars and scopes on Jan 24th, 10am-3pm at Brandon Marsh. 🔭
January 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Frosty weather doesn't mean you have to stay indoors this winter! Wrap up warm and you'll see that wildlife is as busy as ever.
Opticron kit can level up your wildlife spotting. Come along and try the range of binoculars and scopes on Jan 24th, 10am-3pm at Brandon Marsh. 🔭
Opticron kit can level up your wildlife spotting. Come along and try the range of binoculars and scopes on Jan 24th, 10am-3pm at Brandon Marsh. 🔭
Reposted by Opticron
January 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Instantly recognisable, Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family. They can appear off British coasts a few times each year – the huge dorsal fins of the males, sometimes reaching heights of up to six feet, are usually the first sign they’re around.
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#Orca
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#Orca
January 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Instantly recognisable, Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family. They can appear off British coasts a few times each year – the huge dorsal fins of the males, sometimes reaching heights of up to six feet, are usually the first sign they’re around.
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#Orca
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#Orca
Reposted by Opticron
£100 CASHBACK offer extended until 28th February on the flagship @opticron.bsky.social Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 & 10x42 #binoculars.
Top end optics without the top end price!
#FREE #Opticron Professional Lens Cleaning Kit included.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #birdwatching
Top end optics without the top end price!
#FREE #Opticron Professional Lens Cleaning Kit included.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #birdwatching
January 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
£100 CASHBACK offer extended until 28th February on the flagship @opticron.bsky.social Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 & 10x42 #binoculars.
Top end optics without the top end price!
#FREE #Opticron Professional Lens Cleaning Kit included.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #birdwatching
Top end optics without the top end price!
#FREE #Opticron Professional Lens Cleaning Kit included.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #birdwatching
Compact, robust take-anywhere field monoculars ✨
The all new Trailfinder HD 8x36 & 10x36 offer a great mix of optical quality and useability for accurate distance observation while out walking in the countryside or hiking across it 🌲🏔️🥾 Prices from £95. less
The all new Trailfinder HD 8x36 & 10x36 offer a great mix of optical quality and useability for accurate distance observation while out walking in the countryside or hiking across it 🌲🏔️🥾 Prices from £95. less
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Compact, robust take-anywhere field monoculars ✨
The all new Trailfinder HD 8x36 & 10x36 offer a great mix of optical quality and useability for accurate distance observation while out walking in the countryside or hiking across it 🌲🏔️🥾 Prices from £95. less
The all new Trailfinder HD 8x36 & 10x36 offer a great mix of optical quality and useability for accurate distance observation while out walking in the countryside or hiking across it 🌲🏔️🥾 Prices from £95. less
The Whooper Swan is mainly a winter visitor to Britain. Males often bob their heads to communicate with other swans, including strengthening their lifelong pair bonds.
by @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#WhooperSwan #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife
by @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#WhooperSwan #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife
January 8, 2026 at 2:46 PM
The Whooper Swan is mainly a winter visitor to Britain. Males often bob their heads to communicate with other swans, including strengthening their lifelong pair bonds.
by @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#WhooperSwan #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife
by @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#WhooperSwan #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife
Our very first Try & Buy events of the year are coming up soon! This January, you can find our optics experts at the following Wildlife Trust sites:
10/01 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
24/01 Barndon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
10/01 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
24/01 Barndon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Our very first Try & Buy events of the year are coming up soon! This January, you can find our optics experts at the following Wildlife Trust sites:
10/01 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
24/01 Barndon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
10/01 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
24/01 Barndon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
Reposted by Opticron
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 21🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this striking portrait of a razorbill in the rain on the Isle of May, taken by Steve Adam📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this striking portrait of a razorbill in the rain on the Isle of May, taken by Steve Adam📷
December 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 21🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this striking portrait of a razorbill in the rain on the Isle of May, taken by Steve Adam📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this striking portrait of a razorbill in the rain on the Isle of May, taken by Steve Adam📷
Reposted by Opticron
The new @opticron.bsky.social Europa BGA VHD #binoculars are now in stock.
Despite their small size, they are mightily impressive!
Available in both 8x32 and 10x32, they offer an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort and ergonomics.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-eur...
#BirdingGear
Despite their small size, they are mightily impressive!
Available in both 8x32 and 10x32, they offer an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort and ergonomics.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-eur...
#BirdingGear
December 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The new @opticron.bsky.social Europa BGA VHD #binoculars are now in stock.
Despite their small size, they are mightily impressive!
Available in both 8x32 and 10x32, they offer an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort and ergonomics.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-eur...
#BirdingGear
Despite their small size, they are mightily impressive!
Available in both 8x32 and 10x32, they offer an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort and ergonomics.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-eur...
#BirdingGear
The Europa BGA VHD is the latest addition to join our range of 32mm binoculars - offering an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort & ergonomics.
Find out what One Stop Nature Shop think about the Europa BGA VHD 8x32 in their review here 👉 www.onestopnature.co.uk/opticron-eur...
Find out what One Stop Nature Shop think about the Europa BGA VHD 8x32 in their review here 👉 www.onestopnature.co.uk/opticron-eur...
December 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The Europa BGA VHD is the latest addition to join our range of 32mm binoculars - offering an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort & ergonomics.
Find out what One Stop Nature Shop think about the Europa BGA VHD 8x32 in their review here 👉 www.onestopnature.co.uk/opticron-eur...
Find out what One Stop Nature Shop think about the Europa BGA VHD 8x32 in their review here 👉 www.onestopnature.co.uk/opticron-eur...
Reposted by Opticron
Enjoy £100 CASHBACK on the flagship @opticron.bsky.social Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 and 10x42 #binoculars.
While stocks last!
#FREE #Opticron Professional Lens Cleaning Kit included.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #birding #birdwatching #optics
While stocks last!
#FREE #Opticron Professional Lens Cleaning Kit included.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #birding #birdwatching #optics
December 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Enjoy £100 CASHBACK on the flagship @opticron.bsky.social Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 and 10x42 #binoculars.
While stocks last!
#FREE #Opticron Professional Lens Cleaning Kit included.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #birding #birdwatching #optics
While stocks last!
#FREE #Opticron Professional Lens Cleaning Kit included.
🔽
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-aur...
#BirdingGear #birding #birdwatching #optics
Reposted by Opticron
Another year and another successful five Bird Camps across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland! 🐦
Thanks to @opticron.bsky.social for sponsoring these camps, and helping us connect young people with nature. 🙌
📷 BTO Youth
Thanks to @opticron.bsky.social for sponsoring these camps, and helping us connect young people with nature. 🙌
📷 BTO Youth
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Another year and another successful five Bird Camps across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland! 🐦
Thanks to @opticron.bsky.social for sponsoring these camps, and helping us connect young people with nature. 🙌
📷 BTO Youth
Thanks to @opticron.bsky.social for sponsoring these camps, and helping us connect young people with nature. 🙌
📷 BTO Youth
This month's guest blog contributor is the talented wildlife photographer, videographer and RSPB Oa reserve warden, @naturenortheast.bsky.social
Tap the link below to read about David's insights into the special wildlife he encounters on the wild isle of Islay: www.opticron.co.uk/news-reviews...
Tap the link below to read about David's insights into the special wildlife he encounters on the wild isle of Islay: www.opticron.co.uk/news-reviews...
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This month's guest blog contributor is the talented wildlife photographer, videographer and RSPB Oa reserve warden, @naturenortheast.bsky.social
Tap the link below to read about David's insights into the special wildlife he encounters on the wild isle of Islay: www.opticron.co.uk/news-reviews...
Tap the link below to read about David's insights into the special wildlife he encounters on the wild isle of Islay: www.opticron.co.uk/news-reviews...
Reposted by Opticron
🙌We're accepting entries for our January 2026 header photo of the month for Facebook and Bluesky!
👉They must be taken on our nature reserves. Please make sure to tell us what it is, where you took it & don't forget your name.
👏Please send to [email protected] by the 20th December
👉They must be taken on our nature reserves. Please make sure to tell us what it is, where you took it & don't forget your name.
👏Please send to [email protected] by the 20th December
December 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🙌We're accepting entries for our January 2026 header photo of the month for Facebook and Bluesky!
👉They must be taken on our nature reserves. Please make sure to tell us what it is, where you took it & don't forget your name.
👏Please send to [email protected] by the 20th December
👉They must be taken on our nature reserves. Please make sure to tell us what it is, where you took it & don't forget your name.
👏Please send to [email protected] by the 20th December
Reposted by Opticron
Calling all #nature lovers! 🐦🌳Sign up to the #Birds in Greenspaces newsletter for updates on this project that starts next spring, and see our FREE Resource Pack with bird ID guides and activities to warm you up this winter at www.bto.org/greenspaces
Nuthatch by @willrose.bsky.social
Nuthatch by @willrose.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Calling all #nature lovers! 🐦🌳Sign up to the #Birds in Greenspaces newsletter for updates on this project that starts next spring, and see our FREE Resource Pack with bird ID guides and activities to warm you up this winter at www.bto.org/greenspaces
Nuthatch by @willrose.bsky.social
Nuthatch by @willrose.bsky.social
Reposted by Opticron
It’s that time…Big Garden Birdwatch is BACK! 😍🙌
The birds are ready. We’re ready. Are you?
Sign up is open now…go go go!
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
#BigGardenBirdwatch
The birds are ready. We’re ready. Are you?
Sign up is open now…go go go!
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
#BigGardenBirdwatch
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It’s that time…Big Garden Birdwatch is BACK! 😍🙌
The birds are ready. We’re ready. Are you?
Sign up is open now…go go go!
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
#BigGardenBirdwatch
The birds are ready. We’re ready. Are you?
Sign up is open now…go go go!
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
#BigGardenBirdwatch
Are you looking to buy binoculars or a scope as a Christmas present but need some advice? ❄️🎄🎁
Our optics specialists will be available at the following Wildlife Trust locations this weekend:
13/12 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
14/12 College Lake @bbowt.bsky.social
#BirdingGear
Our optics specialists will be available at the following Wildlife Trust locations this weekend:
13/12 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
14/12 College Lake @bbowt.bsky.social
#BirdingGear
December 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Are you looking to buy binoculars or a scope as a Christmas present but need some advice? ❄️🎄🎁
Our optics specialists will be available at the following Wildlife Trust locations this weekend:
13/12 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
14/12 College Lake @bbowt.bsky.social
#BirdingGear
Our optics specialists will be available at the following Wildlife Trust locations this weekend:
13/12 Potteric Carr @yorkswildlife.bsky.social
14/12 College Lake @bbowt.bsky.social
#BirdingGear
The new Opticron Tripac would make a great Christmas gift 🎁
Designed to transport a tripod and photographic or optical equipment without dismantling, the Tripac is both functional and comfortable, allowing you to keep your hands free to pick up your binoculars at a moments notice 🔭
Designed to transport a tripod and photographic or optical equipment without dismantling, the Tripac is both functional and comfortable, allowing you to keep your hands free to pick up your binoculars at a moments notice 🔭
December 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The new Opticron Tripac would make a great Christmas gift 🎁
Designed to transport a tripod and photographic or optical equipment without dismantling, the Tripac is both functional and comfortable, allowing you to keep your hands free to pick up your binoculars at a moments notice 🔭
Designed to transport a tripod and photographic or optical equipment without dismantling, the Tripac is both functional and comfortable, allowing you to keep your hands free to pick up your binoculars at a moments notice 🔭
Reposted by Opticron
The @opticron.bsky.social Tripac is fast becoming our best selling tripod carrier. And we have quite a few to choose from!
Featuring padded straps for comfort and multiple compartments.
Available in black, brown or green.
⬇️
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-tri...
#BirdingGear #ChristmasGiftIdeas
Featuring padded straps for comfort and multiple compartments.
Available in black, brown or green.
⬇️
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-tri...
#BirdingGear #ChristmasGiftIdeas
December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The @opticron.bsky.social Tripac is fast becoming our best selling tripod carrier. And we have quite a few to choose from!
Featuring padded straps for comfort and multiple compartments.
Available in black, brown or green.
⬇️
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-tri...
#BirdingGear #ChristmasGiftIdeas
Featuring padded straps for comfort and multiple compartments.
Available in black, brown or green.
⬇️
www.birders-store.co.uk/opticron-tri...
#BirdingGear #ChristmasGiftIdeas
Next week you can find us at the following locations -
we've got plenty of Christmas gift ideas for fellow birdwatchers and wildlife lovers 🎁🔭
5/12 Walthamstow Wetlands @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social
6/12 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
6/12 Wild Chesil @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
we've got plenty of Christmas gift ideas for fellow birdwatchers and wildlife lovers 🎁🔭
5/12 Walthamstow Wetlands @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social
6/12 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
6/12 Wild Chesil @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Next week you can find us at the following locations -
we've got plenty of Christmas gift ideas for fellow birdwatchers and wildlife lovers 🎁🔭
5/12 Walthamstow Wetlands @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social
6/12 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
6/12 Wild Chesil @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
we've got plenty of Christmas gift ideas for fellow birdwatchers and wildlife lovers 🎁🔭
5/12 Walthamstow Wetlands @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social
6/12 Brandon Marsh @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
6/12 Wild Chesil @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
Constructed from lightweight yet, durable polycarbonate and alloy, the Opticron MM4 60 Travelscope weighs about the same as pair of 42mm binoculars and can even be used without a support for crystal clear flat-field observation at magnifications below 20x 🔭
www.opticron.co.uk/our-products...
www.opticron.co.uk/our-products...
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Constructed from lightweight yet, durable polycarbonate and alloy, the Opticron MM4 60 Travelscope weighs about the same as pair of 42mm binoculars and can even be used without a support for crystal clear flat-field observation at magnifications below 20x 🔭
www.opticron.co.uk/our-products...
www.opticron.co.uk/our-products...
Throughout autumn, hills on the west coast of Scotland echo with the sound of Red Deer stags roaring during their breeding season 🦌
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#RedDeer #WildlifePhotography #ScottishWildlife
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#RedDeer #WildlifePhotography #ScottishWildlife
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Throughout autumn, hills on the west coast of Scotland echo with the sound of Red Deer stags roaring during their breeding season 🦌
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#RedDeer #WildlifePhotography #ScottishWildlife
📷 @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
#RedDeer #WildlifePhotography #ScottishWildlife
The new Opticron Natura WA ED binoculars have fast become a firm favourite ✨
Weighing less than 750g, they feel comfortable and lightweight yet, robust in the hand - a midsize binocular perfect for prolonged use in the field that delivers a bright, wide field of view with stunning clarity.
Weighing less than 750g, they feel comfortable and lightweight yet, robust in the hand - a midsize binocular perfect for prolonged use in the field that delivers a bright, wide field of view with stunning clarity.
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The new Opticron Natura WA ED binoculars have fast become a firm favourite ✨
Weighing less than 750g, they feel comfortable and lightweight yet, robust in the hand - a midsize binocular perfect for prolonged use in the field that delivers a bright, wide field of view with stunning clarity.
Weighing less than 750g, they feel comfortable and lightweight yet, robust in the hand - a midsize binocular perfect for prolonged use in the field that delivers a bright, wide field of view with stunning clarity.
Are you searching for an 80mm scope that's both compact and affordable? 🔭
Take a look at the Opticron MM3 80 GA ED - a fieldscope designed to offer the best possible performance in the smallest package at the most affordable price ✨
www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/fieldscopes/mm3-fieldscopes
Take a look at the Opticron MM3 80 GA ED - a fieldscope designed to offer the best possible performance in the smallest package at the most affordable price ✨
www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/fieldscopes/mm3-fieldscopes
November 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Are you searching for an 80mm scope that's both compact and affordable? 🔭
Take a look at the Opticron MM3 80 GA ED - a fieldscope designed to offer the best possible performance in the smallest package at the most affordable price ✨
www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/fieldscopes/mm3-fieldscopes
Take a look at the Opticron MM3 80 GA ED - a fieldscope designed to offer the best possible performance in the smallest package at the most affordable price ✨
www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/fieldscopes/mm3-fieldscopes