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Lightweight yet high-powered, this collection of Smithsonian optics allows avid birders to tool up for every sight the outdoors have to offer.
Get bright and defined images with quality optics that can fit in your pocket. Smithsonian binoculars, spotting scopes, and monoculars offer neat features like:
Airtight weatherproofing
Take them out in the snow, the wind, or the rain. Built to take on adventures in the great outdoors, they’re completely waterproof, fog proof, and rubberized.
High-quality prisms
Every Smithsonian birding tool uses the Bak4 prism, widely regarded as the best prism out there. Get clear optics at every magnification.
Optimal low-light performance
The 50mm objective lens is wide and lets in a ton of light, so you get a good look at the bird in the distance, even in low light conditions.
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Orders over $150 get free shipping anywhere in the continental United States. If you're not quite at the minimum order, pay for another accessory, not shipping.
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Best Binoculars For Birding
Microscope.com proudly introduces a new line of birding binoculars from the credible and highly recognized Smithsonian brand. Find the best binoculars for birding as well as monoculars and spotting scopes all innovatively designed for exploring wildlife and the great outdoors.
Offering quality optics, ultimate portability plus unparalleled user-convenience and experience, this ingenious line of bird watching binoculars, monoculars, and spotting scopes are perfect not just for ornithologists but also for outdoor enthusiasts, birders, and bird-watchers dedicated to Citizen Science.
Whether for starting a new hobby to experience lifer and twitcher moments, for witnessing the wonderful phenomena of bird migration, or for delving into scientific field work to help save bird species at risk of extinction, there’s a Smithsonian bird watching binoculars, monocular, or spotting scope that can work for you.
Get the best views possible, enjoy accurate bird identification, and have a fantastic birding experience wherever you may be. The American Robin, Bald Eagle, and Great Blue Heron is just a tick away. Explore our water-proof and fog-proof models below to find the best birding binoculars, monoculars, and spotting scopes suitable for your needs.
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