INVEST IN A PAIR OF BINOCS
ust observing the birds in your immediate environment is a great start, but for most — the connection happens Ideally you want an 8x42 or 10x42. If money is no object, don't fanny about Swarovski is the top choice, not least due to its investment in all things birding, including the community birders. You can pick up a Bushnell for about R2 500 but for long-term investment get a Vortex — guaranteed for life, with great after-sales service; it's available for about R12 000.
