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Birding Optics

Links to Michael and Diane Porter's reviews of binoculars and spotting scopes. Also articles on basics and fine points of using binoculars and scopes. SEE OPTICS PAGE


Birding Tips

Bluebirds at hand

Here are a few techniques for enjoying birds more. Suggestions on how your back yard can attract birds by providing food, water, and shelter. There are also identification tips for birds that can be tricky to recognize. TIPS PAGES


Swarovski NL Pure

Swarovski NL Pure

Hands-on Review ~ It's stunning! We've never seen a binocular with a shape quite like the NL Pure — as if made to fit your hand. It has the widest field of view of any top binocular.
HANDS-ON REVIEW   |    SEE IN STORE


Northern Cardinal

Diane's Blog

Sometimes you just wonder how nature comes up with shapes like the black patch around the bill of the male Northern Cardinal. Here's a theory.
THE CARDINAL'S FACE   |    ALL BLOG POSTS


Least costly good binocular

Eagle Optics Shrike

The Eagle Optics Shrike is available again. Schools and clubs like this under-$100 binocular for group experiences. Lifetime warranty — even in case of accident!
REVIEW  |   SEE IN STORE


Zeiss Victory SF 32mm

Zeiss Victory SF 32mm

Hands-on Review ~ It knocked her socks off when Diane first looked through a Zeiss Victory SF binocular. How it felt in her hands! How it fit against her eyes! She only wished it came in 32mm. Now it does. Here is Diane's report.
HANDS-ON REVIEW   |    SEE IN STORE