I had the mistaken impression that birding would be a cheap hobby.

[gemfyre]

To get the binoculars, scope, eyepiece and tripod I want will cost me about $10,000.

*cries*

Comments

[shirazz.livejournal.com]

Hhaahah wow - that's like us with the astro-photgraphy, the gear we need is about $5 000 worth....ugh.

[gemfyre.livejournal.com]

Yeah how much was that telescope of yours?

[jakie-em.livejournal.com]

shit!

[littlelemming3.livejournal.com]

Problem with birds is they're so darn small.

You should try elephanting.

[gemfyre.livejournal.com]

Lol

But then I'd have to go to Africa, which would cost a packet anyway, and I'd inevitably want to birdwatch over there too - bringing me back to my initial problem.

*Covets Swarovski optics*

[gemfyre.livejournal.com]

This is precision equipment.

Maybe I could apply for a grant.

[shirazz.livejournal.com]

We've spent about $1000 with the telescope initially then got some more eyepieces & other accessories. Become a member of AGWA at BTOW in Mt Hawthorn & I think you get discounts there. Plus there's the group on the first Tuesday of every month...

[gemfyre.livejournal.com]

That place in Mt Hawthorn doesn't stock Swaroviski or Leica!

[jakie-em.livejournal.com]

who's grant?

[shirazz.livejournal.com]

Ahhh doh!