First Look at the Nikon Travelite 10x25 Binoculars For many of us, bird watching is but one part of the many outdoor experiences we enjoy. Whether we are canoeing, fishing or hiking we need a quality set of binoculars ready to go. They must have high image quality, durability and be easy to tote with all our gear. The Nikon Travelite 10x25 binoculars excels in all … [Read more...] about Nikon Travelite 10×25 Binoculars Review
Leupold BX-1 Yosemite 6×30 Binoculars Review
First Look at the Leupold BX-1 Yosemite 6x30 Binoculars Most of us who enjoy bird watching love to pass along our hobby to children and grandchildren. We want to give them a good pair of binoculars to start out with, so their pleasure is enhanced with quality optics. Kids being kids, we don’t usually want to hand them a very expensive pair. The Leupold BX-1 Yosemite 6x30 … [Read more...] about Leupold BX-1 Yosemite 6×30 Binoculars Review
Tell Me Where You’ve Been Birding
This is an update to a previous post . I had some server issues that are now corrected. I've been birding for almost seven years. Most of it has been spent at or around my home outside of Nashville, TN. I have been blessed enough to have a fairly wide variety of both permanent and migrating species to keep me busy. I have not graduated to the birding trip to other parts … [Read more...] about Tell Me Where You’ve Been Birding
Are Your Birds Warming Up For Spring?
I've been listening to my backyard since I've started feeding birds years ago. No matter what season it is I always try to pay attention to what's going on back there. Last weekend we almost hit 70 degrees on Sunday and I've been hearing a whole lot more of the calling you hear in the spring when males are looking for mates. I guess I technically mean more songs than calls … [Read more...] about Are Your Birds Warming Up For Spring?
Bushnell Excursion HD 10×42 Binoculars Review
First Look at the Bushnell Excursion HD Binoculars You’re out in the woods. Enjoying the first sparkling rays of sunshine hitting the tree tops and adding color to the landscape. Then you hear the stiletto, tailing call of the Hairy Woodpecker. You know their habit is to move rapidly from tree to tree, looking for choice morsels at each stop. That's when you are glad you … [Read more...] about Bushnell Excursion HD 10×42 Binoculars Review
Bushnell Powerview 20×50 Binoculars Review
First Look at the Bushnell Powerview 20x50 Binoculars Many of the birds we head out to hunt with our binoculars are small, shy creatures that keep their distance. When viewing Warblers and other varieties with these characteristics, it helps to have very high magnification. This is key for watching hawks circle overhead or swans drift in the lake. Finding the target is a bit … [Read more...] about Bushnell Powerview 20×50 Binoculars Review
Yellow Rumped Warbler Feeder Sentry
Every winter, I get an interesting mixture of wintering and migrating species to my backyard. Every year, Yellow Rumped Warblers are among these. I'll see them but not think much about it because they have been generally non-aggressive and somewhat passive feeder customers. They pick around the ground for tidbits here and there and don't really make much a fuss about … [Read more...] about Yellow Rumped Warbler Feeder Sentry
Leica Trinovid BCA 10×25 Binoculars Review
First Look at the Leica Trinovid BCA 10x25 Binoculars Birdwatchers usually love all aspects of nature, not just our feathered friends. Whether we're hiking, wading or boating we need equipment that can keep up. A great pair of compact binoculars helps us get where we want to go. All, while taking in the views and vistas we see. The Leica Trinovid BCA 10x25 binoculars are a … [Read more...] about Leica Trinovid BCA 10×25 Binoculars Review