Burnt Orange in the City and the Wild
When I first held the NL Pure 32 in burnt orange, I knew I was holding something that felt different to other binoculars I’ve used. The colour alone stands out, it’s vivid without being too “in your face”. It isn’t loud, it’s clear.
Whether I’m scanning treetops for Parakeets in St James Park or following an Osprey along the shores of Rutland Water on a sunny day, the NL Pure 32 delivers. The clear field of view allows me to see everything, a useful key opening up the door to another world.
From Concrete to Countryside
Some of my most memorable birding experiences have happened in cities, like the time a grey heron stood motionless by the lake in Victoria Park, or seeing Parakeet for the first time, streaming through the skies like a green kite above Hampstead Heath. These moments of urban nature are unexpected but fill me with joy.
But just as often, it’s the countryside that presents these magical moments. The unrivalled symphony of the dawn chorus, a Barn owl gliding ghostlike over a field as I drive at dusk, the echo of an Oystercatcher calling across a coastal landscape. Once, on a misty morning on the North Norfolk coast, I watched a curlew rise above the mist, its haunting call reverberating all around me.
Lightweight, Powerful, Ready for Anywhere
What makes the NL Pure 32 ideal for both city and country birding is its perfect balance of power and portability. The lightweight design fits in my handbag on city days or my backpack on country hikes. Wherever I am, I never feel burdened, and I never miss a moment. The binoculars are light enough that my young children can get involved, easily bringing the binoculars to their eyes and stepping into that other world where endless treasures await their gaze. A peregrine on a cathedral spire while we do our shopping is suddenly accessible to them. A Red Kite above a play area is waiting for them to take a look. With the NL Pure 32, these encounters become not just visible but unforgettable for the whole family.
Notice Nature
Whether you're on a London sidewalk or a rural footpath, the secret to connecting with nature is just noticing it. When you slow down and notice nature, your world will become so much brighter. With the right optics, it opens even more.
I use SWAROVSKI OPTIK not just for their technical brilliance, but because they help me do what I love most: celebrate the small, notice the overlooked, and remind me that wherever we are, city or country, nature is never far.
So next time you're heading out, whether it’s across town or into the hills, bring your binoculars. Be curious. And maybe choose burnt orange. Because in the end, it’s not just about what you see, it’s about how you see it.
