If your spotting scope is of the straight-through configuration, you will need one tall enough to allow comfortable, erect posture during long term observation. Besides the tripod, one of the most satisfying supports for a spotting scope is the car window mount. Your car is one of the most convenient and comfortable blinds for observing birds and animals up close, and using one of these mounts can be quite rewarding. They also are a great advantage to handicapped observers or for viewing in extremely cold or foul weather. They attach firmly to the partly rolled down window of your car providing stability for binoculars, spotting scopes or cameras with telephoto lenses.
Most models feature a panning head with a positive control handle.
There are some accessories for tripods that are worth considering. Cases, bags and carrying straps are available for most models. Some offer such accessories as all-weather shoes for snow, sand and other irregular surfaces or spike tips to dig in and prevent shifting of the tripod in gravel, dirt or grass. Tripod aprons are convenient for holding extra eyepieces or other various scope attachments. One of the best investments in tripod accessories is the slow motion control attachment.