Colour Fringing on Hawke Binoculars

Hi Jason, I have been using your website while looking for a new pair of binoculars, and of course, I noticed the section about the Patreon offer to help with finding a pair of binoculars. Now I am unsure how much background I should give – so hopefully what I say will explain what I am […]


Binoculars for Birding & Hiking in the Mountains

Question Thank you for all of the content that you put out. It has been very helpful to me in learning more about binoculars, how they work, and what I should be looking for. With that being said, I don’t have access to the right stores or the time to test out various binoculars, and […]


Lightweight High-End 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Wildlife Observation

Question First, thanks for having a great site with lots of content! I am looking for a second pair of binoculars to supplement our Minox BD 8x32 (bought in 2005). My criteria: 1. No more weight than our current Minox at about 23oz. My wife and I are ‘seniors’ so weight becomes a factor after […]


Best 10x Binoculars for Birding & Safaris under 1000 $/£/€

This BBR Patreon supporter question comes from Myriam who is looking to upgrade on her exiting binoculars to get a high-end set to give her better quality and more detailed views of birds as well as all the wildlife whilst on safari in Africa. I have added her question and my reply as a blog post […]


10x42 Binoculars for Bird Watching?

Whilst 7x and 8x are probably the most commonly used and recommended magnifications for birdwatching binoculars with the 8x42 configuration being the most popular combination (especially for general, all-round birding). It does not mean that options should be dismissed completely as in some situations a more powerful instrument can make a better option: Whilst working […]


Best Binoculars under $350 (£250) for Birding at a Lake

The question this week comes from someone looking for some advice on the best birding binoculars for use at a lake: Question: I spend a lot of time at a local lake, where I pursue my real passion for fishing. However there are many times when I would like to also take a better look […]


Longer Distance Birding & Seal Watching Binoculars

Question: I live by the ocean and I like to view birds and seals out on rocks, a little distance from shore. I was looking at pelicans the other day and I was wondering what type of binoculars you would recommend? Should I use a zoom lens? Answer So basically you are looking for a […]


Birding in Charara, Zimbabwe with the Swarovski CL Companions

Field Report: Birding with the Swarovski CL Companion Binoculars in Charara, Zimbabwe I recently got the opportunity to spend a few days at Charara, a wildlife and fishing camp located less than 30km from Kariba Town, but within a Zimbabwean National Parks wildlife area on the banks of the eastern basin of Lake Kariba. Many […]


Binoculars, Wildlife Safaris & Birding in Zimbabwe

I am currently on an extended stay in my country of birth, Zimbabwe, where from my base in the capital Harare, I will be visiting some of the best wildlife, safari and birding locations in Africa… if not the whole world. During these mini expeditions, apart from just simply enjoying the incredible nature that surrounds […]


The Basics: Birding with Binoculars – Aiming

Using your Bird Watching Binoculars It was recently pointed out to me by a friend of mine that my main Guide to Birdwatching Binoculars was for her, a little too technical and did not help her enough with the practical aspects of actually using binoculars for birding. As a beginner, she just wanted to know […]