Binoculars for birding

Here is all you need to know about how to choose and use binoculars.

This information can help you increase your bird-watching enjoyment and upgrade your practical skills.

Our buying guides and reviews of binoculars and accessories will help you make informed decisions before purchase.

We offer advice on how to care for your optics. Plus you can learn how to make the most of your binoculars to have the best birding experiences.

Binoculars buying guides

How do you know which binoculars are best for your style of birding? We discuss what criteria to use when deciding what to look for in binoculars.

You can also learn how to get the best from your binoculars - both taking care of them and how to see the most birds.

This section is a technical guide to the terminology and special features of binoculars for bird watching.

Here we provide information on the terms you will hear, how binoculars work and special components that affect performance.

While 8x binoculars are a commonly recommended magnification for general birding, there are plenty of options within that category.

For clarity over a greater distance, take a look at 10x binoculars.

7x binoculars capture images of good quality with a decent field of view. Compact and lightweight, they add little weight to your gear.

12x binoculars get you up close and personal with your favorite feathered friends from distances you never thought possible.

June 11, 2022

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