When I visited Tanzania with my Dad several months ago, I knew we would be seeing animals. That was a given. Equipped with my Zeiss Victory FL 7×42 binoculars and a Nikon D40 camera, I had flawless views, and as evidenced above, I came home with some really nice photographs. But almost as [...]
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2011: Looking back on a great year!
It was a big year for us at Eagle Optics, with exciting things happening in nearly every area of the business! We’d like to share these highlights:
Staff news and changes:
Our dear Katie Vandegrift left our team and moved on to the higher calling of being a MOTHER. She and Nate welcomed Mara Marie [...]
The Christmas Bird Count Wants You!
Calling all birders! Would you like to be a part of a long-standing tradition, a real census? The annual National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count (CBC) takes place Dec. 14-Jan. 5. During this time, over a 24-hour period, thousands of citizen scientists throughout the U.S., Canada, and many countries in the Western [...]
How Important is the Warranty on my Optics Purchase?
Your optics purchase is an investment, so it makes sense to know the manufacturer’s warranty before you lay down your hard-earned money on that binocular or spotting scope. The warranty may be as important as the price!
A typical warranty in the optics industry is a “limited lifetime” warranty which covers materials or workmanship, referred [...]
The Christmas Bird Count
Most people in the birding community have heard of the Christmas Bird Counts (aka CBC), but many probably aren’t aware how this annual tradition started. Frank Chapman, a founder of the National Audubon Society and Curator of Birds at the American Museum of Natural History, began the CBC as a way to draw attention to [...]
Binoculars and Scopes Coming To Chicago
This Saturday is the day Eagle Optics heads south to Chicago. On April 18th, the Chicago Audubon Society is hosting Eagle Optics Day at the North Park Village Nature Center. Ben and Tom will be on hand to demonstrate some of our most popular binoculars, spotting scopes, and tripods. Come by to see the new [...]
Still Time for Christmas Binos and Bird Counting!
Brutally cold, snowy, windy Wisconsin weather has made me an especially big fan of shopping online this year. What makes this even nicer is the guaranteed delivery by Christmas many retailers are offering. Shop at Eagle Optics with peace of mind and receive your gift on time when you take advantage of our Express Shipping [...]
Eagle Optics-Always More Than Expected
A host of savings-
At Eagle Optics you will find terrific sales and specials to stretch your holiday budget. We have great savings on Audubon binoculars and spotting scopes, the Leica Ultravid 8×32 and 10×32 binoculars, and many others listed under the Eagle Optics Hot Deals section.
Freebies for you-
Other kinds of specials offer you the advantage [...]
Don’t Delay-Trust Eagle Optics for Savings
Save Money and See Better—
A long-held belief in our industry centers on the idea that good optics have to be expensive. At Eagle Optics we say, “Not always true.” Advancements in technology have made sport optics with a desirable performance available at more affordable prices, and we are making sure our customers find the best [...]
Time for Festivals and Holiday Savings
Next week I am fortunate to be traveling with Kate to the 15th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. We will be birding in the morning, demonstrating sport optics in the afternoon, and enjoying Mexican cuisine in the evening. I am anxious to see my first Green Jay and many other species that never venture [...]
