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Links
All About Optics
http://www.allaboutoptics.com/
Advice about selecting optics for birding and reviews of binoculars and spotting scopes. Sponsored by Eagle Optics.
Audubon Society Guide to Binoculars
http://www.audubon.org/bird/at_home/bird_watching/binoculars.shtml
Guide to buying binoculars from the National Audubon Society.
Better View Desired
Birding optics reviews, articles, manufacturers, and retailers.
Bird Watcher's Digest: OpticsFinder
http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/optics/optics_index.html
Collection of articles from the magazine on all aspects of buying binoculars and spotting scopes.
Birding Optics: Binoculars and Scopes
http://www.birdwatching.com/optics.html
Articles by Michael and Diane Porter on how to choose and use them, comparison charts of top brands, and how they work.
BirdScope
http://www.televue.com/birdscope/
Information about birding with Tele Vue telescopes, with telescope and accessory selection guides, specifications, reviews, usage notes, and dealer list.
Eagle Optics
Resource for Binoculars and Spotting Scopes for Birding, Hunting, Nature, Sports, and Outdoor Recreation. See Complete Online Binocular Catalog and Buying Guide.
Mike's Birding Blog
http://www.birddigiscoping.com/blog.html
Reviews of optical equipment for birding and digiscoping. Articles and pictures about birding.
Optics4birding
http://www.optics4birding.com/
Sells binoculars, scopes, and tripods. Includes reviews, articles on optics basics and a buying guide.
WorldTwitch - Binoculars and Spotting Scopes for Birding
http://www.worldtwitch.com/optics.htm
Comparison of popular binoculars and telescopes used by birders, with recommendations.