The renowned thermal imaging brand Pulsar has just launched its new Wildlife range, designed specifically for wildlife observation and optimised for birdwatching. 

 

 

 

 

All nature lovers have, at some point, found themselves in situations where the conditions for observing an animal species are difficult, whether due to adverse weather conditions, such as low light or fog, or because visibility is poor, as can happen in a very dense forest or jungle. In these situations, no matter how well equipped you are with a good pair of binoculars or a telescope, it is difficult to spot a bird singing in the treetops or one moving through the dense ground cover. Fortunately, in recent years, thermal imaging devices have become a revolutionary solution for these situations, with a range of compact and highly versatile devices, and a variety of prices to suit all budgets and needs. 

  

 

Improved algorithm

 

The products in this new Wildlife range achieve remarkable levels of accuracy in detecting wildlife, particularly birds. To achieve this, the firmware has been updated with an algorithm optimised for bird detection, which processes their thermal signature more efficiently. This advancement, combined with new colour palettes designed exclusively for these devices, improves contrast and makes it easier to identify the birds detected on the screen.

This improvement, together with state-of-the-art electronics and high-end optics, achieves extraordinary levels of sharpness and clarity for wildlife detection.

 

 

Comparison of the device’s sharpness at different magnifications (2.5x and 5x).

 

 

An example of how varying the contrast improves the sharpness of the subject.