Are you a bird, birding, or bird watching fanatic yet?

Birds. Birds. Birds. Did I tell you I love birds? I love to watch them. I love to read about them. I talk to them. I listen for them. I dodge their droppings! Wear a hat!

So is it any wonder that I have lots of birding guides? And if one gets crumpled in the wear and tear of field use, I give it a rest and use another.  Or when the binding finally goes and the pages fall out of my birding guides I will actually buy a new birding guide. I know. I know it is a bit frivolous but it is a passion of mine.

Naturally I have bird binoculars too. And that is more than one pair. I use my favorite bird binoculars most often. Those are the compact Bushnell binoculars that I can put in my pocket and take with me almost anywhere.  Most people prefer a larger 8X42 model for their favorite bird binoculars but that is ok. I can take my Nikon 10×50 bird binoculars with me if I choose.

I have my wish list for bird binoculars and it includes Swarovski 10X42 but since they are so pricey, I added a compromise in my bird binoculars wish list. I think I would like a set of Vortex 10×42 Vipers. However, since I always choose my compacts unless it is a serious bird trip I would be delighted with Leica Ultravid 10×25 compact bird binoculars instead. Then there is my spotting scope that I will tell you about in another article.