The best bird-watching binoculars must sport quality optics, be weather-proof and very comfortable to use for long periods of time. After all, if you're a seasoned birder, you'll know there's nothing ...

They’re equipped with dual 3W infrared LED illuminators that can penetrate up to 1,000 feet into complete darkness, giving ...

Some of the most frequently asked questions about birding surround optics, or more specifically, what type of binoculars to use for birding. The truth of the matter is there are dozens upon dozens of ...

Binoculars are clearly the greatest invention ever bestowed upon the naturalists of the world. Before binoculars, our knowledge of many birds was vague to nonexistent. Now anyone can pluck distant ...

I’ve become The Bird Guy to my friends and family. When they see a bird they don’t recognize, I’m asked to identify it with nothing more than a blurry photo. When the algorithms feed them bird-related ...

The most important tool a birder can own is arguably a good pair of binoculars. But how good is good enough? Hawk Ridge education director Debbie Waters offers this tutorial on buying binoculars: On ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › When I started birdwatching years ago, it was a total accident. Blue jays, crows, and ...

As a kid, perhaps unsurprisingly, I was the only person I knew interested in birdwatching. Nevertheless, I regularly went out in nature armed with my binoculars, bird book, and camera, ready to ...

If you’re getting into birdwatching or wildlife spotting, a good pair of binoculars can completely change the experience. Suddenly, everything’s closer, clearer, and easier to identify. However, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Birdwatching is a growing pastime. About 45 million birdwatchers (16 years or older), some 20 percent of the United States population, partake in the hobby, according to a 2016 ...

Are we really talking about birding by bike? Yes. It sounds ridiculous, but it's surprising how well they naturally they fit together.

A small fallout of warblers appeared in trees near Lutsen, Minn., on the North Shore one day in mid-May. A fallout is a rest and refueling stop for migrants. For birders it's often a chance to see ...