Are you animal lover? If you're anything like me, then you enjoy recognizing random wildlife strolling through your yard. Whether or not it's squirrels, chipmunks, deer, rabbits, or simply straightforward birds, it's a blast watching them in their element. And yes your yard is their element. Well, a minimum of to them it is. It is not like they'll tell the difference [*fr1] of the time. They have a tendency to go where the food is. Therefore why not draw them in with wildlife feeders? This way you'll help them by offering food, and you may get to watch them within the process. I do that with my daughter and we tend to have a good time spying with our binoculars.

Binoculars are usually designed for the specific application for which they are intended. It is therefore seemingly pointless to carry around a larger instrument. Binoculars with "independent focus" require the two telescopes to be focused independently by adjusting each eyepiece.

Binoculars are one of the most important pieces of gear in a hunter's arsenal, as most hunters would agree, but ask two or three what the best set of binoculars are and you may get three different answers for three different reasons. When choosing binoculars for hunting, there are several  factors that should go into the decision of what set of binoculars are right for you as a hunter.

If you want something cheap, you'll probably come to the conclusion that you don't really need them at all.The Canon Image Stabilizer 10x42 L IS - These stabilized binoculars look really cool which, let's be honest, is important. Just make your peace with it.

These bad boys come equipped with a 42mm objective-diameter lens which allows more light in than most of the other models out there on the market and work really well in medium to low light. I've listed the best image-stabilized binoculars out there. Again, the Canon beats them in field of vision (the Nikon only allows 5 degrees) but they are about $300 cheaper. Which is probably why they clock in at around $1600, which includes a nifty carrying case.

Hang around a flock of veteran birders long enough, and you'll see they know more than birds. They also really know their glass.

Few bird watchers in the Sacramento region know more about birds – and the glass to view them – than Ed Harper, who has been birding since age 6.

He shared his tips on choosing binoculars, and his help comes in handy at this time of year when sandhill cranes and so many other migratory birds visit the Sacramento region.

A good binocular is an essential tool for a birder. Look for recommended brands. Although it may be a little heavy on your pocket, you'll find the benefits are worth the money. This means you'll find it difficult to identify the birds. If you join a birding group, don't feel shy to ask group members about their binocular. With such feedback, you will make a smarter choice when buying. If you choose one that is of poor quality, all you get are fuzzy images. This way, you can get a feel for it in your hand. So, don't be penny wise but pound foolish. Don't skimp when you're shopping for the binoculars.

Leupold is issuing a customer alert to purchasers of products, particularly via Internet sales, in regards to bogus Leupold products that are apparently being illegally imported from the People’s Republic of China. These products bear many of the marks and trade dress of current Leupold & Stevens riflescopes making them very hard to distinguish externally from authentic Leupold products.

Binoculars with "independent focus" require the two telescopes to be focused independently by adjusting each eyepiece. This ease of placement helps avoid vignetting, which is a darkened or obscured view that occurs when the light path is partially blocked. The eye of an eyeglass wearer is typically further from the eye piece which necessitates a longer eye relief in order to still see the entire field of view. It is usually expressed in millimeters. Many different abbreviations are used for binoculars, including glasses, binos and bins.