[Mnbird] green laser pointer

[Stephen Greenfield]

I have a “Laser 303” green laser pointer (532nm 5mw) that was much cheaper than that, but works fine. Looking again at Amazon, for some reason they are all listed as “housings” only, but it’s also offered on gearbest.com, etc. I pride myself on giving good directions to a bird, but must admit this is far more effective!

Be warned that mine arrived with an unexpected (and undesired) bonus: a cap that makes the light come out in a starburst pattern. You just unscrew and discard the cap.

As for “minimal disruption to the bird”, good practice is to never shine it close to the bird, to avoid scaring them off as well as any chance of harm (but green lasers are nowhere near as dangerous as red).
Steve Greenfield
Minneapolis

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Date:    Tue, 6 Jun 2017 05:52:09 -0500

From:    Cindy Johnson <elfowl at USFAMILY.NET<mailto:elfowl at USFAMILY.NET>>

Subject: green laser pointer



I am just beginning to research using a green laser pointer in birding and wonder what suggestions others may have about brands/web sites to consider.

The goal is to be able to quickly/briefly point near a specific bird for my partner to locate with  . Is there anything available that is reliable but less than $100 (zbolt). Much appreciation for any help and ideas.



Cindy Johnson

New Brighton, MN

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