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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. . . 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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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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One of the prettiest birds in the Arctic: Bluethroat near Batsfjord, Norway. Jun 1, 2026. #rockjumperbirdingtours #phoneskopebirding

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One of the prettiest birds in the Arctic: Bluethroat near Batsfjord, Norway. Jun 1, 2026. #rockjumperbirdingtours #phoneskopebirding

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Mom feeding her 3 week old chicks. Watch the entire video on my YouTube channel at
https://youtube.com/megrousher

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~ Osprey Mom feeding her 3 week old chicks. Watch the entire video on my YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/megrousher

Earlier in the spring I got to spend some time with this stunning Blue-bearded Bee Eater. The largest (and best?) of the Bee Eaters!

#birding #thailand #digiscope #phoneskopebirding #birds

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Earlier in the spring I got to spend some time with this stunning Blue-bearded Bee Eater. The largest (and best?) of the Bee Eaters! #birding #thailand #digiscope #phoneskopebirding #birds

This one comes straight out or Corcovado National Park.
I like shooting birds with my camera sure, but I also enjoy digiscoping. I made this clip during a one day tour in San Pedrillo station.
Graceful Black-throated Trogon / Trogon tenellus using iPhonexr+55mmHDscope+phoneadapter+tripod. #digiscoping #osapeninsula #drakebay #corcovadonationalpark #birdsofcostarica

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This one comes straight out or Corcovado National Park. I like shooting birds with my camera sure, but I also enjoy digiscoping. I made this clip during a one day tour in San Pedrillo station. Graceful Black-throated Trogon / Trogon tenellus using iPhonexr+55mmHDscope+phoneadapter+tripod. #digiscoping #osapeninsula #drakebay #corcovadonationalpark #birdsofcostarica

Great Gray Owl female on nest. Oulo, Finland. May 27, 2026. Digiscope iPhone 13 with Swarovski ATX. #rockjumperbirdingtours #phoneskopebirding

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Great Gray Owl female on nest. Oulo, Finland. May 27, 2026. Digiscope iPhone 13 with Swarovski ATX. #rockjumperbirdingtours #phoneskopebirding

Hooded Mountain Tanager / Buthraupis montana
Stunning Tanager from the South American Andes, we saw this one last November during the Central Andes birding trip.
Wanna join me on this adventure again November 2026?
iPhonexr+55mmHDscope+phoneadapter+tripod
#birdsofcolombia #colombiatravel #tanagers #privatetours #privateguide

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Hooded Mountain Tanager / Buthraupis montana Stunning Tanager from the South American Andes, we saw this one last November during the Central Andes birding trip. Wanna join me on this adventure again November 2026? iPhonexr+55mmHDscope+phoneadapter+tripod #birdsofcolombia #colombiatravel #tanagers #privatetours #privateguide

Tips, Stories & Birding Insights

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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