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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.
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LEAST COSTLY GOOD BINOCULAR
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THE EAGLE OPTICS SHRIKE IS BACK!
 The wonderful Eagle Optics Shrike 8x42 is available again, for a limited time.
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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NEW VORTEX DIAMONDBACK HD |
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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
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BIRD BRAIN FOR MAC v.7.4
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BIRD BRAIN 7.4 Updated Dec. 2019
World Birding Database for the Mac
New version Bird Brain 7.4 is the current version!
You can download a FREE TRIAL.
A new version is expected by the end of 2019. Order now to start using Bird Brain, and you will receive the upgrade at no charge.
Bird Brain is a birding database for Macintosh computers.
Use Bird Brain to record your sightings and keep your life list, photos, QuickTime movies, notes, and other files.
 Enter any amount of information with each record.
Bird Brain makes all kinds of life lists. It creates checklists and target lists for 200 nations and any US state or Canadian province. Nearly any bird report you can want, Bird Brain will create.
We can do a custom import of your AviSys data to Bird Brain for $20.
Read more about Bird Brain...
Buy Bird Brain |
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BIRDING STARTER KIT |
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 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. |
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OTHER OPTICS REVIEWS |
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Affordable 8x42 Binoculars
Report on birding binoculars — $200 to $300
 Read how the judges rated each affordable binocular. And how to audition a binocular for yourself.
See whole article
Pocket Binocular Reviews
Feb. 2017 Birdwatching Dot Com exclusive
Here are links to our reviews of compact binoculars of a variety of prices, and an overview of what a birder hopes to find in a good pocket binocular.
See our review.
 Swarovski CL Pocket
Swarovski's new pocket binocular is good enough to use as a birder's full-time binocular. See Michael and Diane's hands-on review.
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THIS MORNING OUTSIDE with Diane
In snowy parts of eastern US, many bluebirds go south for the winter. But a few linger through the coldest months, living mostly on wild fruits in the woods. That's why I like to preserve and plant native trees that make winter food for birds.
It was a cold morning, but this female bluebird looked me in the face and warmed me up and melted me down.
Click for bigger version of the image.
 To see episodes of This Morning Outside with Diane, click the picture matrix.
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REVIEW — MID-SIZE BINS |
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8X32 Binoculars, August, 2019
 We review binoculars that you'll always want to take along... because they're bright and clear but smallish and light in weight.
Read this report on which are the best buys among 13 mid-sized binoculars, ranging from top of the field tothe super-economical.
This review appears in the September, 2019, Bird Watcher's Digest.
READ THE REVIEW |
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HANDS-ON REVIEW |
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POCKET BINOCULARS 2018
 We review 14 pocket binoculars. Prices range from top end to dirt cheap.
Individual reviews of 10 noteworthy binoculars.
This review originally appeared in the January 2018 Bird Watcher's Digest.
READ THE REVIEW |
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GREAT GIFTS FOR BIRDERS |
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 Gifts for birdwatchers. Many specials and closeouts on great binoculars.
Our pick of the best high-quality bargain spotting scope. Feeders and birdbaths for a backyard bird oasis. |
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REVIEW by MICHAEL & DIANE |
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Top Binocular Review Update
Updated 2018
Since our 2015 Titans review of the top Leica, Swarovski, and Zeiss binoculars, all three manufacturers have brought out new models.
Michael and Diane Porter do a hands-on, side-by-side comparison and report on the 2016 Swarovski EL with FieldPro Package, the 2016 black Zeiss SF, and the completely new-in-2017 Leica Noctivid.
See the whole article. |
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WILDFLOWER SEEDS FROM IOWA |
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 Bring birds to your back yard with beautiful, easy-care native plants. Native flowers in your garden support the lives of wild birds.
Browse our select collection of Midwestern wildflower seeds grown here at Birdwatching Dot Com. |
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