Like many recreational kayakers, I always bring my binoculars along on the river. Southwest Wisconsin has many rivers to choose from, and I have a few favorites within an hour’s drive of my front door that offer up enjoyable half-day paddling opportunities. Last weekend, a group of us did a 12-mile section of [...]
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What do the numbers in a binocular name mean?
The numbers on a binocular describe its configuration. Let’s take 8×42 binoculars as an example. The first number (8) refers to the magnification, or, how many times closer an object will appear when looking through the binocular compared to looking at the same object with the naked eye. The second number (42) indicates the diameter [...]
Kids + Binoculars x Possibilities= A Lifetime of Unlimited FUN!
When I see a kid looking through binoculars for the first time, I see a whole new world opening up to that child. Combine a child’s natural curiosity with the breadth and depth of what Mother Nature has to offer, and the possibilities are nearly endless! Who wouldn’t want to help facilitate such [...]
It Seems (a little) Like Spring!
Winter is slowly loosening its grip on Wisconsin. This year, we’ve had to wait longer than usual, it seems, rescheduling outdoor events, refraining from packing away winter clothes, and hastening out with binoculars to birdwatch and get our hands in the soil between raindrops and wind blasts.
Thankfully, the migrating birds arrive like clockwork, year [...]
Creating Your Own Bird Sanctuary
When it comes to bird watching, some of us need look no further than our own back yard. Sure, it’s great to attend birding festivals, travel to exotic birding destinations, and head to the nearest marsh or conservancy to observe our feathered friends. But with a little thought and planning, you can make [...]
ABA: Advocating for Birds and Birders Alike
Birders: who’s got your back? The ABA does! The American Birding Association (ABA) is a non-profit organization that supports, inspires, and empowers recreational birdwatchers by providing leadership and helping to increase birders’ knowledge and skills. As described in their Mission Statement, the ABA helps to further the enjoyment of birding through publications, [...]
Free Car Window Mount with the the Purchase of any Spotting Scope!
While supplies last, we will include a free Eagle Optics Car Window Mount with the purchase of any spotting scope. This offer applies to the purchase of any new, demo, and reduced-price spotting scopes (incidentally, check out the sale on Swarovski spotting scopes). If you are thinking of buying a spotting scope before spring [...]
Big White Fun
Not long after friends told us American White Pelicans had been gathering on Lake Wisconsin for the past few days, Dad and I made the half-hour drive to Okee. I brought a camera: I’ve always been a big fan of pelicans.
The winding two-lane county highway that afforded a view of the flock [...]
Want it? Click the Want Button!
The Want Button is an exciting new feature on the Eagle Optics website. See something you want? Hit the Want Button! When you do, the item is automatically added to your Want List. You can share the list in an e-mail to friends and family or on social networks.
It’s an easy, fun [...]
Why buy the best? Well, why not?
Whether you’re a veteran birder or a beginner shopping for your first binocular, there are some things you ought to know about high-end binoculars. I’m talking about the select few European brands (Swarovski, Leica, and Zeiss) whose reputations for quality and craftsmanship have kept them at the top of the heap in terms of performance [...]
