Visit ZEISS at the Global BirdFair
15th - 17th July 2022, Rutland Showground
Get hands-on with ZEISS Optics at Global BirdFair
Optics Marquee, Stand Falcon 1
ZEISS are proud to be sponsoring the first Global BirdFair, being held at the Rutland Showground in Oakham, UK. Visit the ZEISS stand to experience our wide range of optics for nature observation; including binoculars, spotting scopes and thermal imaging technology.
Scroll below to see some of the product highlights, including our brand new SFL binoculars.
ZEISS Global BirdFair Show Offers
Available through Viking Optical
In collaboration with our trusted partners Viking Optical, we are excited to be offering some unmissable offers across our full range of nature optics - including the brand new SFL binoculars, DTI thermal imaging camera and cutting-edge spotting scopes. Visit Viking Optical in the Optics Marquee at Global BirdFair to find out more about the offers available at the show.
What's on at Global BirdFair
ZEISS Talks
15th - 17th July 2022
ZEISS are proud to be part of the main lecture programme at Global BirdFair – below are some of our highlights we think you might be interested in. There’s no need to pre-register for the sessions – simply turn up at the specified time, sit back and enjoy!
Young Birders ID Masterclass (under 18s) - Saturday 16th July, 14:45 – 16:00, ZEISS Stand
Synopsis
Jury members for the ZEISS Young Birder Awards will be hosting a Bird Identification Masterclass on taking notes and offering bird identification tips. The workshop will be free for anyone aged 18 or under and not connected to a submission for the ZEISS Young Birder Awards! Anyone who is interested in joining should please meet at the ZEISS stand in the Optics Marquee (Stand Falcon 1) at 14:45.
Speakers
Stephen Menzie, James Lidster & Debby Doodeman
Hen Harrier Ringtail Ageing & Sexing Simplified - Saturday 16th July, 15:00 - 15:20, Avocet Theatre
Synopsis
Resting and flying Hen Harrier ringtails are difficult to age and sex. This fact reveals an important problem when behavioural principles need to be analyzed for further conservation measures on this endangered species. The author of two special editions on field ornithology explains the basic rules on how to proceed in the field and which features to look for.
The first edition contains illustrated progress on age and sex determination of the Hen Harrier, while the second edition deals with detailed aspects of the hunting and territorial behavior of this species.
The first two editions on the Hen Harrier can also be downloaded for free here.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Gerold Dobler; ZEISS Product and Market Specialist
Dr. Gerold Dobler, Product and Market Specialist at ZEISS, has played a significant role in the development of top binoculars and spotting scopes for decades. In his role he is able to perfectly combine his two passions "Birds & Binos". Living not far from one of the biggest Hen Harrier winter roosts in Europe at Federsee in southern Germany, he always had a somewhat close relationship with this species and wrote two comprehensive scientific elaborations including new findings.
ZEISS Young Birder Awards Ceremony - Saturday 16th July, 17:30 - 18:00, Osprey Events
Synopsis
ZEISS, BBRC, Cornell and the Cameron Bespolka Trust will be awarding the most successful entries of the ZEISS UK Young Birders content, with winners sharing their best birding moments.
Speakers
Christopher Wood, Cornell / Richard Porter, Paul French, BBRC / Stephen Menzie, British Birds / James Lidster, Debby Doodeman
Free Guided Tours
With Rutland Guides and Ambassadors
Join us on a free and exclusive guided tour on the species diversity of the Rutland Nature Reserve and take the chance to test the newest ZEISS optics in the field! The tours will be held by guides from our ambassadors, who will share their broad knowledge and expertise.
Register early to avoid disappointment of missing out.
15th July 2022 |
18:00 - 19:30 |
SOLD OUT |
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16th July 2022 |
07:00 - 08:30 |
SOLD OUT |
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16th July 2022 |
18:00 - 19:30 |
SOLD OUT |
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17th July 2022 |
07:00 - 08:30 |
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ZEISS UK Young Birder Awards
Apply now for the chance to win!
The ZEISS UK Young Birder Awards is a celebration of young nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, aiming to create a network of young ornithologists for sharing skills and experiences, in collaboration with our partners.
Apply now for your chance to win one of the fantastic prizes – including ZEISS birding packages and a Scholarship at the 2023 Cornell Young Birders weekend in Ithaca, New York!
Meet the ZEISS Ambassadors
Joining us at Global BirdFair
Meet the ZEISS Partners
Supporting Global BirdFair
Learn more about Global BirdFair
Book your tickets and plan your visit
The first Global BirdFair will be taking place on 15th – 17th July at Rutland Showground in Oakham, UK. If you haven’t already booked your tickets, make sure you join us to help make Global BirdFair THE future of conserving nature worldwide.