Most of us who enjoy bird watching love to pass along our hobby to children and grandchildren. We want to give them a good pair of binoculars to start out with, so their pleasure is enhanced with quality optics. But, kids being kids, we don’t always want to hand them a very expensive pair. The Leupold Yosemite 6×30 Binoculars serve as a great pair of field glasses for beginners, because they are very affordable, offer great viewing characteristics, and can take the bumps and drops out little ones are prone to hand them.

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These binoculars offer an extended width adjustment, so that they fit the eye width of most children and adults. The 6X magnification is plenty, and makes it easier for young user to find the object that mom or grandpa is trying to point out to them. Larger magnification might also prove to be shaky in little hands, so this pair is just right. The compact size is kid-friendly, and the binoculars are rubber-coated to help small hands maintain grip – which is great for older hands, too, that might suffer from arthritis. That rubberized armor offers good protection, as well.

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If you have a little one you want to introduce to the joys of watching birds, wildlife, and passing clouds, the Leupold Yosemite 6×30 Binoculars is a very good choice, and are also available at 8×30 for those wanting more magnification. The optical characteristics are very good, featuring multi-coated lenses that eliminate glare, concentrate light for low-light viewing, and make all colors crisp and clear with excellent contrast. The models are waterproof, so if little ones have an “oops” moment when they forget to put the strap around their neck, it won’t spoil the fun and diminish their desire to pursue this wonderful hobby. Compact in size, big on viewing quality, the Yosemite models come at a price you can afford to place in youthful hands.

Leupold 6×30 Yosemite Binoculars Price: $84.98

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Leupold Yosemite 6×30 Binoculars Review

Lots of bird watchers bring along their cameras to capture forever the beauty of the birds, the views of nature, and great photos of their club enjoying the great outdoors together. Pentax cameras are popular among birders because their optics are superb. That fact has also led many to pick up Pentax DCF LV 9×28 Binoculars, and most are very happy with them. The truly nice thing about this pair of field glasses is their compact size which makes them easy to pack to where the viewing is.

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In addition to their compact, lightweight size, these binoculars offer robust magnification and respectable field of view. Pentax optical quality is on display in with high resolution lens elements which are phase coated for the highest possible reflection and light transmission, allowing for superior light gathering at dawn and dusk. The Pentax DCF LV 9×28 Binoculars are also waterproof to 3 feet, due to sealed element seams and a Nitrogen-filled chassis.

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If you are looking for a high quality set of binoculars that is easy to travel with, this compact pair is a good choice. They fit easily into a backpack, and are light weight, too. Holding them for viewing, or carrying them around your neck, for several hours won’t wear you out. They are coated with thick rubber for secure handling and protection of the internal components. The color contrast is outstanding, allowing bird watchers to pick up movement and color to more easily find and track birds and other wildlife. Those who view from easy-to-reach spots and want higher magnification or larger field of view might look elsewhere. But for a very durable, versatile, and compact set of binoculars that goes with you to hard to reach spots and performs very well once you are there, these are tough, and tough to beat.

Pentax 9×28 DCF LV Binoculars Price: $179.98

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Pentax DCF LV 9×28 Binoculars Review

I’ve been birding for almost seven years.  Most of it has been spent at or around my home outside of Nashville, TN.  I have been blessed enough to have a fairly wide variety of both permanent and migrating species to keep me busy.  I have not graduated to the birding trip to other parts of the USA or abroad.  I know the time will come for that.

To give me a guide to use in selecting my first birding trip, I would like to ask my readers if they would mind leaving me a short comment at the bottom that simply says where you recommend I start and why.

You would really be helping me out because I know there are a lot of great places to go to see tons of birds but I’d really like to hear it from somebody who’s actually been there.

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Tell Me Where You’ve Been Birding

For many of us, bird watching is our favorite outdoor pursuit, but we also enjoy sightseeing, hunting, canoeing, and other activities, and for all of them we pack along our favorite pair of binoculars. For this purpose, we choose versatile field glasses that combine rugged durability and excellent visual quality. The Leupold Cascades 8X42 Binoculars are constructed from quality components and given a durable chassis, so they hold up well when subjected to the rigors of life in the outdoors.

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The Cascades are perfect for taking on rainy days, out in the canoe, or for bird watching along the river side. The chassis is tough, and also submersible, keeping water out completely for waterproof confidence that encourages you to get the best possible views of your subject and surroundings. They also have great user-friendly features beginning with the streamlined design that makes them ergonomic and easy to hold. Viewing for long periods is easy on the eyes due to generous eye relief, twist-up cups, and a the ability to adjust them for wide or narrow eye settings.

The excellent viewing performance of the Leupold Cascades 8X42 Binoculars is delivered by multi-coated lenses that eliminate color aberration and reduce glare and flaring. The lenses gather and concentrate light at dawn and dusk to brighten the scene you are viewing.

The Big Picture

These field glasses are also available at 10×42 if greater magnification is wanted. They represent a good combination of affordability and quality. Excellent contrast makes it easy to spot your object, and the quality color brings out great detail once it is in view. Those who want one pair of binoculars that will deliver four seasons of functionality, in all types of weather conditions, will appreciate the durability the Cascades offer. This set offers one of the best all-around values in its price range.

Leupold 8×42 Cascade Binoculars Price: $249.98

Leupold Camo 8×42 Cascades Binoculars Price: $269.98

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Leupold Cascade 8×42 Binoculars Review

Last weekend we almost hit 70 degrees on Sunday and I’ve been hearing a whole lot more of the calling you hear in the spring when males are looking for mates. I guess I technically mean more songs than calls but you get my meaning. Cardinals, goldfinches, titmice, blue jays, mourning doves, chickadees and more all seem like their tuning up their pipes for the coming mating season.

One of the things I get a special kick out of is the males coming of age trying to sound all adult and failing miserably. Practice must make perfect because I’ve yet to hear an adult bird of any species that hasn’t figured out the right song to use to attract a female. Sure, the females have their preferences but at least the males can throw their hats in the ring, so to speak. I’ve yet to hear a cardinal that brays like a mule or screams like a hawk. Everything in its place.

Have you heard what I’m talking about in your neck of the woods? Do you have resident pairs that only seem to go through the motions? Leave me a comment below and thanks for your participation.

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Are Your Birds Warming Up For Spring?