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HOW TO BUY BINOCULARS

A tui filling up your field of view is a stunning sight

ONE OF THE GREAT JOYS of being outside is the chance to observe wildlife. But because wild animals do not always have the same desire to share the outdoors with us, a pair of binoculars has become a mainstay in my kit.

It’s often hard to justify the additional weight of binoculars, but being able to bring animals closer and to

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