Phone Skope Birding

Discover a whole new way to bird watching with Phone Skope's digiscoping technology. By combining your smartphone with a high-quality spotting scope or binoculars using the Phone Skope Adapter, you can now capture stunning close-up images and videos of birds in their natural habitat.

Record What You See

Capture every sighting as it happens. Ideal for ID, field notes, and sharing your best finds.

Built for Birders

Everything fits. No fuss, no guesswork. Just reliable gear made to work with your optics and phone.

Capture the Shot

Snap clear photos and videos through your optics with just your phone and a Phone Skope Kit!

Made for the Field

Field-tested & pack-ready, Phone Skope is made to keep up with every birding adventure.
For bird enthusiasts, the joy of observing and identifying different species is unparalleled. With the help of digiscoping, this experience reaches new heights. Imagine being able to zoom in on a perched owl or a colorful hummingbird, capturing every intricate feather detail and vibrant plumage with your smartphone camera. The Phone Skope Adapter ensures a secure and precise connection between your optics and smartphone, allowing you to photograph birds from impressive distances without disturbing their behavior.
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Hear From a Leading Birder

. . . it was undeniably a big year for me in birding, digiscoping 1,050 bird species through the eyepiece of the Kowa PROMINAR spotting scopes using a matched Phone Skope adapter kit with my iPhone.
Jeff Bouton
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Your Birding Story, In Focus

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Using the phone skope app for hunters
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Digiscoping opens up opportunities for documenting bird behavior and interactions. Whether it's capturing a courtship display, nest building, or feeding habits, the ability to record these moments with your smartphone gives you a valuable tool for research, education, and sharing your passion with others. Through high-quality images and videos, you can contribute to citizen science initiatives and collaborate with fellow birders in identifying and documenting avian species.
Digiscoping with Phone Skope enhances your personal birding experience. The ability to preserve and share breathtaking encounters with rare or elusive species creates lasting memories and fosters a sense of connection to the natural world. You can relive those magical moments and inspire others to appreciate the beauty and diversity of birds.
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⚠️ Phone Skope "Show Us your Full Plumage Photo" Contest! ⚠️
It’s time to show us your Phone Skope Birds! 🦃🦆🐦🦅
From October 20th through October 26th, post your favorite Bird photo in the comments of this post for your chance to WIN an original Phone Skope Kit & a MAG360!
Post your favorite Full Plumage photo in the comments below! 📸
💥 One winner will be selected on Facebook AND one winner will be selected on Instagram! We`ll pick the winner and DM you personally next week.
Good luck, and let’s see those Birds!

#phoneskope #phoneskopebirding #Mag360 #digiscoping #digiscope #shareyourskope #shareyourscope #capturethemoment #captureandshare #birding #birdingphotography #BirdingChallenge #birdingphotographer #birdphoto #birdsofprey #birdwatching #birdlovers #birdlife

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⚠️ Phone Skope "Show Us your Full Plumage Photo" Contest! ⚠️ It’s time to show us your Phone Skope Birds! 🦃🦆🐦🦅 From October 20th through October 26th, post your favorite Bird photo in the comments of this post for your chance to WIN an original Phone Skope Kit & a MAG360! Post your favorite Full Plumage photo in the comments below! 📸 💥 One winner will be selected on Facebook AND one winner will be selected on Instagram! We'll pick the winner and DM you personally next week. Good luck, and let’s see those Birds! #phoneskope #phoneskopebirding #Mag360 #digiscoping #digiscope #shareyourskope #shareyourscope #capturethemoment #captureandshare #birding #birdingphotography #BirdingChallenge #birdingphotographer #birdphoto #birdsofprey #birdwatching #birdlovers #birdlife

Golden-plumed Parakeet
Leptosittaca Branickii
🔭 KOWA PROMINAR TSN-66A
📸 XIAOMI 14T PRO MAX
#phoneskopebirding
#phonescope
#digiscopingbirds
#kowasportingoptics
#birdsofcolombia

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Golden-plumed Parakeet Leptosittaca Branickii 🔭 KOWA PROMINAR TSN-66A 📸 XIAOMI 14T PRO MAX #phoneskopebirding #phonescope #digiscopingbirds #kowasportingoptics #birdsofcolombia

El bosque húmedo tropical en parque tayrona siempre trae sol presas en esta ocasión tuvimos la oportunidad de encontrar esta tamandua; los locales comúnmente le llaman oso hormiguero, esta especie está relacionada a la misma familia de los osos perezosos y armadillos !!! Es una de las especies más difíciles de encontrar en el bosque por eso cada encuentro con estas es un momento inolvidable para nosotros y las personas que visitan nuestro parque tayrona #tayronawildlife #vortexoptics #phoneskopebirding

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El bosque húmedo tropical en parque tayrona siempre trae sol presas en esta ocasión tuvimos la oportunidad de encontrar esta tamandua; los locales comúnmente le llaman oso hormiguero, esta especie está relacionada a la misma familia de los osos perezosos y armadillos !!! Es una de las especies más difíciles de encontrar en el bosque por eso cada encuentro con estas es un momento inolvidable para nosotros y las personas que visitan nuestro parque tayrona #tayronawildlife #vortexoptics #phoneskopebirding

KING VULTURE / Sarcoramphus papa

I took this clip around 1 pm or so one random day in the backyard. Of course I had my 85mmHD scope back then eith the phoneskope adapter recently added to my files tools, I was able to observe record and approach this extraordinary species like no other time. The bird was probably taking a long rest after probably soaring for hours in the blue skies of the Osa Peninsula.
#vulturesofinstagram #phoneskopebirding #birdingtours #osapeninsula #corcovadonationalpark

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KING VULTURE / Sarcoramphus papa I took this clip around 1 pm or so one random day in the backyard. Of course I had my 85mmHD scope back then eith the phoneskope adapter recently added to my files tools, I was able to observe record and approach this extraordinary species like no other time. The bird was probably taking a long rest after probably soaring for hours in the blue skies of the Osa Peninsula. #vulturesofinstagram #phoneskopebirding #birdingtours #osapeninsula #corcovadonationalpark

En una de nuestras aventuras conocimos a Luisa quien muy orgullosa de sus raíces colombianas trajo a su familia a visitar nuestro país!! Colombia por mucho tiempo, ha sido estigmatizada en el mundo por muchas cosas negativas pero nosotros al igual que Luisa hacemos parte de las personas que vemos en Colombia el país de la vida, alegría y biodiversidad!! Gracias por tu tiempo y por tu pasión y esperamos verlos nuevamente!!!#tayronawildlife #vortexoptics #phoneskopebirding #tayronapark #

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En una de nuestras aventuras conocimos a Luisa quien muy orgullosa de sus raíces colombianas trajo a su familia a visitar nuestro país!! Colombia por mucho tiempo, ha sido estigmatizada en el mundo por muchas cosas negativas pero nosotros al igual que Luisa hacemos parte de las personas que vemos en Colombia el país de la vida, alegría y biodiversidad!! Gracias por tu tiempo y por tu pasión y esperamos verlos nuevamente!!!#tayronawildlife #vortexoptics #phoneskopebirding #tayronapark #

La naturaleza es un mundo de colores y la mezcla de estos crea contraste que hacen a cada ser único; este hermoso white bearded mankin presente en los bosque de las tierras bajas en parque tayrona hace alusión a la mezcla blanco y negro yo personalmente lo llamo como el ave del ying-yang #tayronawildlife #vortexoptics #phoneskopebirding

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La naturaleza es un mundo de colores y la mezcla de estos crea contraste que hacen a cada ser único; este hermoso white bearded mankin presente en los bosque de las tierras bajas en parque tayrona hace alusión a la mezcla blanco y negro yo personalmente lo llamo como el ave del ying-yang #tayronawildlife #vortexoptics #phoneskopebirding

🔥 MAG TIP MONDAY! 🔥
We named it MAG360 (🧲 360) for a reason. The magnetic connection allows for a full 360 degree rotation upon connecting your phone. It doesn`t matter anymore how you setup your optic, because you can easily rotate your phone to get the Portrait orientation you are after! 💪😎

#MagMonday #Mag360 #digiscopinggear #phoneskope #phoneskopehunting #phoneskopebirding #shareyourscope #shareyourskope #capturethemoment #captureandshare #huntinggear #birdinggear

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🔥 MAG TIP MONDAY! 🔥 We named it MAG360 (🧲 360) for a reason. The magnetic connection allows for a full 360 degree rotation upon connecting your phone. It doesn't matter anymore how you setup your optic, because you can easily rotate your phone to get the Portrait orientation you are after! 💪😎 #MagMonday #Mag360 #digiscopinggear #phoneskope #phoneskopehunting #phoneskopebirding #shareyourscope #shareyourskope #capturethemoment #captureandshare #huntinggear #birdinggear

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Get practical birding advice, smartphone digiscoping how-tos, and stories from birders using Phone Skope gear around the world. Whether you're just starting or refining your setup, there's something here for every level.
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