Some of the most frequently asked questions about birding surround optics, or more specifically, what type of binoculars to use for birding. The truth of the matter is there are dozens upon dozens of ...

I AM sometimes asked for advice on buying binoculars or ‘bins ‘as they are often referred to in the birdwatching world. Binoculars are useful to the birdwatcher whether as a beginner or a more ...

Binoculars, often associated with bird watchers and opera, can also be invaluable for photographers. Imagine being able to spot the distant deer in the woods, or the cascading waterfall on the ...

Budding ornithologists don’t need a suitcase full of birdwatching equipment — a trusty birding guide and heaps of patience are often the only tools required to identify plumage, eggs or sounds. But ...

With excitement about the upcoming solar flyby of Comet ISON now approaching a fever pitch, I recently thought about a similar scenario that took place back in 1985 with the approach of Halley’s Comet ...