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The best equipment for bird watching: guides and reviews

The best gear and optical instruments will help you to enjoy bird watching at whatever level, whether it is amateur or professional. There is so much great birding equipment available. If you need help to narrow down your choices you have come to the right place.

We sum up the features to look for when shopping for bird-watching gear, including binoculars, spotting scopes, monoculars, field guides, tripods and much more. Our buying guides will help you to pinpoint exactly which models are best for your birding requirements.

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Do I need waterproof or fogproof binoculars?

Many affordable binoculars include waterproofing and fogproofing. What are the best features which extend the life of your binoculars?

December 6, 2021

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