The Swarovski NL Pure 8×32: An Unboxing
If any of you out there spend any significant time with young children, you are probably familiar with the YouTube […]
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Optics & Gear
The Well-Equipped Birder: Bino Dock Keeps Optics Handy
Sometimes, when one is hustling to get to work or an appointment, a streak of feathery color zips in front
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The Well-Equipped Birder: One Size Doesn’t Always Fit All
by Chuck Jakubchak I have used a traditional bino harness for several years but always considered it awkward when wearing
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The Well-Equipped Birder: A Review of the RYO Ultra-light Bino Harness
Depending upon your physique, a conventional neck strap toting a full-sized binocular makes for some severe fatigue after a long
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Merlin 101: As Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
I have several birding apps on my phone, but there is only one that I really use, and I use
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Choosing and Using Binoculars
Choosing your binoculars Every birder needs binoculars. If you’re lucky you might be able to borrow some binoculars from someone
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What is a Field Guide?
The first step towards becoming a birder is getting your hands on a good field guide. A field guide is
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Choosing Pocket Binoculars for Bird Watching
The best binoculars in the world are useless i. You know the story. You left them home because they were
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Binocular Myths: Debunking the Legends
When you are shopping around for an important purchase, it’s frustrating to find that the people who have the goods
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Using Binoculars: Getting Rid of the Pain in Your Neck
Are your binoculars a pain in the neck? I mean that literally. After an hour of birding is your neck
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How to Use Binoculars: Helpful Tips for the Field
The most useful binoculars for bird watching incorporate a few basic features. They have a central focus wheel and a
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Buying Optics for Children? Here are a Few Tips!
Shopping for optics for a young, budding bird watcher comes with its own unique set of challenges. Do you choose
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