Birding Binocular Reviews:

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• Bushnell Natureview 8x40 Binoculars

• Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Compact Binoculars

• Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binoculars

• Minolta Activa 8x40 WP.FP

• Nikon 10x42 Monarch ATB Binoculars

In addition to the reviews above, we also list several of the best sources on the Internet to find good quality reviews.

Cornell University Lab of Ornithology

"It's been five years since we last published a comprehensive review of binoculars for birders, and in that time..."

Consumer Reports Magazine

"Ratings and recommendations for 30 all-purpose models of binoculars." (Requires Subscription)

All About Optics

A comparision review of several "high-end" binoculars.

Outside Magazine

2005 Gear Guide binocular reviews.

Optics 4 Birding

Several reviews of higher-quality binoculars.

Better View Desired

A large site devoted to reviewing birding optics.

More binocular reviews

from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.