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Birding Optics Care Guide: 10 Tips for Longevity and Performance

By following these 10 tips for cleaning, maintaining, and storing your birding optics, you can enjoy crisp, clear views of your feathered friends throughout the busy birding season and beyond.

Exploring Beyond Binoculars and Spotting Scopes: A Guide to Other Birding Optics

While binoculars and spotting scopes are fantastic tools for birdwatching, there's a world of other optics waiting to be explored. In this guide, we'll delve into the pros and cons of compact binoculars, compact spotting scopes, monoculars, rangefinders, and thermal scopes, providing valuable insights for birders looking to expand their optical...

2023 Optics Fling

Our popular Optics Fling is back June 2-3, 2023! Join us for field trips, presentations, and a massive sale on new, used, and demo optics and birding resources and gear. 

How to Adjust your Binocular Diopter

The diopter is the mechanism that allows you to adjust the focus for each eye individually, improving your viewing experience. You can adjust the diopter on a binocular by using the small wheel or lever that's usually located on the right side of the binoculars.