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Spotlighting Tag

HomePosts tagged "Spotlighting"
21 November 2024
CanadaquestionSpotlighting

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
adviceSpotlighting

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. vnsankar on Colombia 2026 for Oncilla6 March 2026

    Yes, you are right about the agoutis - I missed that. In Jardin, Montezuma etc. (even as far E as…

  2. tomeslice on Colombia 2026 for Oncilla6 March 2026

    Excellent little report, and I'm happy that the cat continues to come! Do you know if it came at all…

  3. Yirui Heng on Japan winter feeder updates6 March 2026

    Great information! I have just ended my trip to Hokkaido and the sable has been appearing quite often at mori…

  4. Tina Greenawalt on Colombia 2026 for Oncilla6 March 2026

    Thank you so much! I was pretty puzzled on this species so I appreciate the correction!

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