The first optics a birder needs is a good binocular. If you then want to see birds far away, such as ducks on a wetland, you will really enjoy a spotting scope.
If you want a top quality scope but at a moderate price, we recommend the Vortex Razor.
When we tested it for a review, we found it the equal of scopes costing two or three times a much.
Keep track of your bird sightings
Bird Brain is a birding database for Macintosh computers. It keeps your life list, backyard list, yard list, and more. And your notes and photos, too.
Created by Michael and Diane Porter, of this Birdwatching Dot Com website.