Charlotte, I've got a new Nikon 13-30X with a 50mm objective and a good, sturdy tripod. Angled eyepiece. But I got a better idea. I could lend you my Canon 50D with a 100-400 L Series Lens. At 400mm, the effective magnification is about 12-14X. That way, you can watch the nest throught the eyepiece and you could take a bunch of pics and post them here. I'm on Chunn'c Cove Road. Write back if you are interested in either device. Or call me at 252-7328. cheers, Bill Steiner