There are certain products that come our way and make us think, “What did I ever do without this?” Such is the case with the line of flashlights from Surefire. Once the gang here tested these little marvels, (or “illumination tools,” as Surefire calls them) there was no thought of settling for flashlights of our [...]
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Binocular Anatomy 101
Today’s binoculars are pleasingly streamlined, user-friendly, and with their often rubber-armored bodies, are more durable than ever. With waterproofing being standard on most models, it’s easy to take them along without a second thought, no matter what the weather. Yet if you’re confused as to which is the eyepiece which is the eyecup, here’s [...]
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 [...]
Birds & Blooms
Want a chance to win cool prizes? Go to the Birds & Blooms Magazine Facebook page, hit “Like,” and sign up for the Great Backyard Giveaway. Now through Dec. 16, prizes will be given away every day to some lucky winners. On December 7, the prize will be one of 3 Eagle Optics binoculars! We [...]
Here’s what you call the the Whachamacallit on your binocular!
Which is the objective lens? Where is the diopter located? Is it called an eyepiece or an eyecup? Knowledge is power, right? Well, this handy diagram won’t be like a binocular and make you 8x smarter than you were before, but hey, it’s a start. So have at it, and brush up, folks. [...]
Check off your list at Eagle Optics!
We aim to make your gift giving simple and satisfying, because we believe our customers deserve the best. Eagle Optics promises:
1. Unparalleled selection. As an authorized dealer, Eagle Optics carries most major brands of binoculars and spotting scopes, at competitive prices.
2. Fair, competitive pricing. If you find a lower price on an identical product [...]
Would you like an ABA membership with that?
Thinking of getting or gifting a binocular? Eagle Optics and the American Birding Association are teaming up to make a special offer: buy a binocular from this select list and get a 1-year membership to the ABA (a $45 value) for just $15! The membership is transferable: a great gift for yourself or [...]
Sandhill Crane family visits Eagle Optics
As a kid, when our family took car trips, my 3 siblings and I always played The Horse and Cow Game. It was a game we devised to keep us amused while the miles rolled away, and it kept my parents sane–at least temporarily. Once the game was declared, we’d scan the landscape with [...]
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, Nov. 9-13
The famed Rio Grande Valley, at the southernmost tip of Texas, boasts the biggest concentration of tropical birds in the U.S. Its diverse habitats are home to birds and wildlife seldom seen in one place, and the area is well known to birders around the world. If you’ve never been there, it might [...]
