If you’ve had binoculars for years, as many of us have, you know that lens covers are a great idea. They help protect your investment. But lens covers aren’t always what you want them to be. They can fall off, get stuffed in pockets, go through the laundry, get left behind and lost, or [...]
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Hey! We’ve got our own channel!
Did you know Eagle Optics has its own YouTube Channel? Well, we do! It’s fine to hear or read something explained, but for many, it’s even better to see it in a video. We invite you to check out our ever-expanding selection of videos made right here at our headquarters in southern [...]
How does optical glass enhance binocular image quality?
High-grade glass offers a more clear, vivid image than standard glass
The optical glass used in a binocular affects the quality of the image you see through it. The objective lens of a binocular refracts or bends light, directing it to a focal point at some distance behind the lens of the binocular. Each color [...]
New and On Sale: the Atlas Optics 7×36 Intrepid ED Binocular!
It’s no secret that the six of us on the EO sales team have our favorite binoculars. We do, and we like to share what we like with our customers. We’ve long pitted the Atlas Optics Intrepid ED (8×42 and 10×42) against other binoculars in a much higher price range, and not every [...]
Summer Storm, No Power, St. Minimus to the Rescue!
While driving home after the storm passed, lightning was making an impressive show on the horizon. I’m talking about the kind of lightning that makes your heart pound and your eyes wince. Words pop out of your mouth involuntarily. I was a little scared. As I got closer to home, I began [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Walking with Ozzie
As soon as Ozzie and I left the house, we could hear Canada Geese. Making our way from under tree cover, we could see numerous V’s of the birds cruising over the open lowlands surrounding the Crawfish River. For an older golden retriever, Ozzie showed a youthful eagerness, pulling at the leash as [...]
Binoculars for Beginning Birders
What is a birder’s best friend? Their binocular, of course! Whether you’re a beginning birder or a seasoned expert, your binocular is the crucial tool needed to bring in the details of birds for closer inspection. Since part of the fun of birding is to study and identify birds, a high-quality binocular [...]
