FREE- MUST RSVP

In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn the basics of optical equipment, the most important tool for both beginning and advanced birding. Learn about binoculars, scopes, tripods, digi-scoping, and what to look for when you are considering purchasing either your first pair, or upgrading to a better pair. You will get to try out different makes and models of some of the best optics available from The Lookout, formerly Jay’s Bird Barn. This session meets outdoors in the Cottonwood Grove picnic area between lagoons #2 & 3; it’s a drive on your own.

Rating: 1

Transportation: Self-drive

Meal: None

Speaker, Trip Guide: The Lookout Staff

The Lookout specializes in bringing wild birds to your backyard. They sell quality birdseed blends, bird feeders, bird houses, hummingbird and oriole feeders and other bird feed products like suet, quail blocks, and seed cakes. They also carry a wide selection of Swarovski and Vortex binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods and optics accessories.

The Lookout staff will be leading a variety of trips and workshops, and will also be present as a vendor selling an assortment of bird-related merchandise.

Store Location: 1046 Willow Creek Road Suite 105, Prescott, AZ 86301

Part of the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival