Birdwatching Dot Com is about wild birds and the sport of birding. It's for everyone who's interested in bird watching and enjoying nature.

STORE SPECIALS!

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We have many wonderful specials on optics.

Give us a call at 800-779-7256.

LEAST COSTLY GOOD BINOCULAR

THE EAGLE OPTICS SHRIKE IS BACK!

The wonderful Eagle Optics Shrike 8x42 is available again, from Birdwatching Dot Com.

A great starter binocular. Find out how much fun it is to see birds through binoculars.

Schools and organizations use this binocular for group birding experiences.

It's easy to use. It won't break the bank. And it is covered by an unconditional warranty that covers accidental damage -- even you drop them!

Regular price $129.95
Birdwatching Dot Com special $99.95

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ZEISS TERRA 8x42 BINOCULAR

OPEN BOX SPECIAL ~ $50 OFF

This binocular is in perfect condition, but the box has been opened and the binocular has been handled (gently). It was not damaged in any way.

It has not yet ever been registered with Zeiss and is eligible for the full Zeiss warranty.

Free shipping to US lower-48. No sales tax except to Iowa. Sorry, we cannot ship to address outside the US.

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Other Zeiss Terra binoculars

NEW VORTEX DIAMONDBACK HD

VORTEX DIAMONDBACK HD 8X42

We love this 2019 upgrade to our best-seller, the Vortex Diamondback. Now with HD in the name.

It comes with a lifetime no-fault warranty that actually covers accidental damage!

The 42mm and 50mm models come with the comfortable, convenient Glass Pak harness case.

Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42
Or see all the new Diamondback HDs

  BIRDING STARTER KIT

Here are the essentials for a successful start in bird watching. We offer several Birdwatching Starter Kits at a range of prices.

A great favorite is the Better Birdwatching Starter Kit, with a Shrike binocular, a field guide to help you identify the birds you see, and our own DVD, How to Start Watching Birds.

HANDS-ON REVIEW

Swarovski Curio 7x21
Oct. 2021  Swarovski's new Curio binocular is so tiny that it seems to disappear in the hand. Good at concerts, plays, and other public events where you might want to see closer without drawing attention to yourself.
Hands-on review

THIS MORNING OUTSIDE with Diane

Rain was promised, so I went outside to get my Sugar Snap peas into the ground. As I knelt, trowel in hand, I heard a bluebird’s notes. For the first time this year, a bluebird perched in the garden, watching me.

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Eastern Phoebe and its Song
Fox Sparrow Passing Through
Red and Blue Standoff
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REVIEW SWAROVSKI ATC SCOPE

It's a new pocket scope with top optical quality. At 34.2 ounces and 10.2 inches long, it's a mini version of the esteemed ATX scope line.

Rest your elbows on a table and you can get by without a tripod. It fits in a photo-vest’s cargo pocket. (2022)

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REVIEW ZEISS SFL

It seems that Zeiss has landed in a sweet spot with the new SFL binocular. 

High quality optics. The right size. Comfortable to carry and look through. 

We think birders will love it.
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REVIEW  SWAROVSKI  NL PURE

It's stunning from the moment you meet it. We've never seen a binocular with a shape quite like the NL Pure. It seems it was made to fit your hand. It has the widest field of view of any top binocular. It comes in various models, including the amazingly usable 12x42.
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REVIEW NEW KOWA SCOPE

Kowa Prominar TSN-99A

Kowa's new high-end spotting scope embodies the fluorite crystal objective lens and the fine engineeering that put Kowa Prominar scopes in the top tier of birding optics. This is the biggest Kowa spotting scope.

This 99mm Kowa scope just became available in 2021. We compare it to the 95mm Swarovski ATX scope.
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