Binoculars For Bird Watching

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Binoculars for bird watching

The most important tool for every birder is a good binocular. A high quality binocular will let you see feather details and identify birds from hundreds of feet away. The recent improvement in optics quality has led to an increase in the popularity of the sport of birding. More recently, high-tech optical coatings and new manufacturing methods have improved the performance and lowered the price of high-quality binoculars.

Remember, that there is no one binocular that will best meet the needs of every situation. Often, compromises have to be made among the various features and specifications. Of all the different types and styles of binoculars available, only certain models represent the best value in terms of optics, construction, manufacturer support and overall performance.  The following binocular brands are currently being recommended by a number of people and organizations:

Top-of-the-Line:
Swarovski
Leica
Nikon
Zeiss
Bausch & Lomb
Under $500:
Celestron
Pentax
Eagle Optics
Nikon
Swift Audubon (Not for glasses wearers)
Value Binoculars:
Nikon
Bushnell
Celestron

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