For those of us that take to the water for recreation: whether in a kayak, canoe, motorboat, sailboat, or yacht, we want our binocular along. Here are 3 tips for buying a binocular to enhance our adventures on the water.
1. Buy a binocular that is waterproof and fogproof. These features are standard on [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Wildlife Viewing’
Binoculars for Boating
A is for Africa
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 [...]
Out of Africa (but I want to go back!)
A year ago, I had the great fortune to spend two weeks in Africa with my dad. We went on a overland journey, or safari, in Tanzania. Was it a trip of a lifetime? Well, yes it was, so far! I’m determined to return to Africa in this lifetime. The memories: [...]
Bird Feeding in Winter
I don’t need to tell you winter is coming. Whether you welcome it or not, winter will elbow its way in. Fortunately for birders, we can enjoy our hobby in almost any kind of weather, even it’s from a warm chair in front of a big window. In Wisconsin, we have precious [...]
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 [...]
Bring Up Baby (Monarchs)
My friend Tammi rears Monarchs. Her hobby of collecting the eggs, caring for the caterpillars, and releasing Monarch butterflies has grown to the point that this summer she tagged and released 178 of them! So in early August, when I found a tiny Monarch caterpillar on a milkweed plant in my garden, I [...]
Enlightening Videos for Birders
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s website has an excellent selection of YouTube videos you can view free online! Most are 2-5 minutes long, and well worth watching for the interesting subject matter and beautiful camera work. Videos are divided into headings such as Voices, Through the Lens, How Nature Works, Birding By Ear, [...]
The River, My Binoculars, and Me
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
