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Wisconsin Birdathon Bonus!

The Eagle Optics celebrity team, Team Bird So Hard, is busy strategizing and fundraising for the 24-hour challenge in May that is The Great Wisconsin Birdathon.
Because we’re all about team spirit, we are offering a little incentive to anyone contributing $25 or more to our team’s fundraising effort! It is this nifty Eagle Optics Ranger [...]

The Biggest Week in American Birding, May 3-12, 2013

Hey, birders: aching for a little migration action?  Right here in the Heartland, The Biggest Week in American Birding gives major migration satisfaction!
This 10-day Ohio festival has it all, folks. Located near the southwest shore of Lake Erie and surrounded by prime birding habitat, Biggest Week provides the ultimate remedy for winter-weary birders. [...]

Midwest Birding Symposium, Sept. 19-22, 2013

Registration has begun for the 2013 Midwest Birding Symposium (MBS) in Lakeside, Ohio! Hosted by Bird Watcher’s Digest, The Ohio Ornithological Society, and the Lakeside Association, the 2013 MBS will once again be the highlight of the birding year! 
Don’t miss the chance to learn from experts during informative and entertaining programs featuring some of [...]

Biggest Week in American Birding Visitor Guide

Click the poster! It will link you to the Visitors Guide for one of the biggest, bestest spring birding festivals in the U.S. Don’t miss northern Ohio’s BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING!

Nina Cheney
Eagle Optics Staff
Binoculars: Bring them. See what they bring you.

Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival, May 9-12, 2013

When conjuring up the ultimate spring birding getaway, you might want to turn your imagination loose on this idea: Homer, Alaska in mid-May. Picture this: a quaint town nestled in rolling hills, on a sparkling bay lined with glaciers and mountains. Located on the southern edge of the Kenai Penninsula, Homer, besides being stunningly beautiful, [...]

The Great Wisconsin Birdathon: We’ve got our “A” Team!

When something is said to be “for the birds,” by definition, it means pointless or worthless. Not around here. We’re getting fired up for the Great Wisconsin Birdathon (GWB).  And when we say it’s for the birds, we mean it, literally!
Like most birding competitions, there is a serious reason behind the fun, challenge, [...]

What’s new? Lots!

There is nary a dull moment around here, with many new products being unpacked, inspected, and admired by the Eagle Optics staff.  Here is an overview of what has just come in:

Kowa 77mm/88mm 25-60x Zoom Eyepiece This high performance 25-60x wide angle zoom eyepiece has 2 XD lenses and provides you with a [...]

Demos: A Good Deal!

Have you ever noticed demo binoculars or scopes on sale, been tempted by the great price, and then thought to yourself, “Wait. What exactly IS a demo?”
A demo binocular or scope comes to us from the manufacturer, in good condition, and with all original accessories. Eagle Optics periodically gets demos from various manufacturers, which [...]

See You on the Road!

As we swing in to spring, some Eagle Optics optics gurus are packing their bags and traveling to birding festivals around the country. We always bring plenty of gear–binoculars and spotting scopes in a variety of major brands–for you to try and compare. Tripods, too!
Is this your year to take your birding to the [...]

Swarovski Trade-In Program

Swarovski binocular owners:  if  you have an older, working condition 42 mm or 50 mm Swarovski EL or 42 mm non-HD SLC binocular, the good folks at Swarovski have a fantastic program in place for you.
Ever thought of upgrading to a new Swarovision or SLC HD binocular?  Not sure you can part with the cash?  [...]