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Spotlighting Tag

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21 November 2024
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Is it possible to spotlight for pine martens?

I’m most familiar with spotlighting in tropical countries, but recently I’ve also had the chance to try it in Canada and found Northern and Southern flying squirrels. I

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10 May 2024
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Sorry if redundant, but how does one spotlight? Where/when/how and what sorts of flashlights?

Hello! I’m new to this site and new to the concept of mammalwatching as a dedicated thing. I go into nature to look for whatever comes across my path, but haven’t done

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7 March 2020
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Spotlight for mammalwatching

Hello, I am looking for a hand-held flashlight or head-lamp for mammalwatching, with very good light (over 800 lumens), good throw and using commonly available rechargeable batteri

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5 December 2016
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Flashlight Brightness for Spotlighting on Foot

What is the ideal brightness for a flashlight for spotlighting on foot in tropical rainforests? I’ve been using my Fenix TK75 at its medium setting (600 lumens), and I am con

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  1. JanEbr on Saudi Arabia – Mammals -> cetaceans on the Farasan Isl.10 January 2026

    I am not sure how that would go. A lot of the coast has rather shallow water and there aren't…

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    Vladimir, many thanks!!

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    I want to add a bit about my experience, maybe some of it will be useful. I'm only an amateur…

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