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 ...

When I first realized how much I enjoyed birding, I knew I needed some new binoculars. I owned a pair of Bushnell porro prism binoculars at the time. Porro prisms are the ones that have a ‘z-shaped’ ...

When I first realized how much I enjoyed birding, I knew I needed some new binoculars. I owned a pair of Bushnell porro prism binoculars at the time. Porro prisms are the ones that have a ‘z-shaped’ ...

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 ...

Birding is one of the most popular pastimes in America. Backyard birders prevail, but some enthusiasts travel the country in pursuit of their feathered friends. The top five states for birding as a ...

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 ...

The optimum magnification for bird watching binoculars is an 8 to 10 times magnification to obtain an ideal balance between weight, details and field of view. The higher the magnification is, the more ...

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 ...

As an avid birdwatcher and photographer, this is the equipment I swear by to attract the most birds and capture stunning shots.

Birder Backpacks” at 20 Free Library branches take Philadelphians from the stacks to the trails, fresh air, and bird watching ...