>
> As a newcomer to Tweeters, and also to semi-serious birding, I want to
> invest in a quality spotting scope without breaking the bank. I thought
> some on this list, living in the same area, might be able to give some
> advice. We do a lot of birding on the Long Beach Peninsula. As a
> fly-fisherman, I do a lot of watching along the west side rivers and east
> side lakes.
>
> I have had good reports on the Kowa scopes but have been unable to locate
> a store in Western Washington where I can see them and get some expert
> advice.
>
> Any suggestions will be much appreciated!
>
> Grant Hendrickson
> Semi-retired educator, currently teaching part time for the University of
> Portland
> 2604 Taylor
> Longview, WA 98632
> (206) 425-3836
> ghendric at esd112.wednet.edu
>
When I was deciding on a scope I ordered from ORION in San Francisco. You
get 30 day return, so you can bird with a scope and then return it. I
originally got the Bausch and Lomb Elite didn't like it and ended up with
a Kowa TSN-3. I really like the angled eyepiece but I never would have
know unless I had a chance to use it.