How to Use Binoculars for Birding

Using binoculars can be easy! Step by step tutorial on how to use binoculars for birding. Hosted by Rob Blair, University of Minnesota Professor/Extension Specialist, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology.

[@nursemichelecheng]

Thank you! Just got a pair or binoculars and this was by far the best most informative instructional video I found. Much appreciated.

Hi I used this with my class of third graders today and it was awesome. Thank you so much for making this. We go out bird watching every two weeks in Oakland, California at Lake Merritt. Thanks again for making a very clear and helpful video

[@glendaschustermoum8086]

Finally someone who explains why I can't see through my binoculars!!! Thank you.

[@annewright1661]

Best tutorial ever! Perfect, easy to understand instructions! Thank you so very much! This was just what we needed!

[@niallandrews6790]

That trick of how to focus is exact what I was looking for

[@annakatarinalupis1044]

Just bought a pair of binoculars and needed clear instructions like these. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@johnvoltageltd]

Great. Thanks. The part about telling others how to find the bird you're seeing is especially important. I was in a couple of bird watching groups where they explained by specifying the type of tree. Great....if you're tree savvy, but not everyone is, so the type of explanation given here was much better.

[@kanikagupta_administratedb7348]

I have been searching someone from long time who explain the binocular working in the smooth way and here's my journey end.. thanks for explaining all👍

[@Soffity]

I am so grateful to you for not having “music” playing the whole time. So many instructional videos these days play music the whole time and it makes it impossible to concentrate for people with hearing, brain, and other problems. Or even those like me who just want quiet while listening to someone giving instructions or information. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this. Much appreciated. 🌈🦘

[@stuartduke999]

Brilliant and simple explanation for the diopter adjustment! Many thanks for that ! Best wishes from theUK ! 🙂👍

[@Tzippi]

I was today years old when I learned about the one circle. I see out of one eye, so I always thought my eye was idling it’s thang! 😂😂😂

[@pesarirooni62]

amazingly detailed and helpful. thank you professor Blair

[@formermpc10]

This was nice. When my group birds, we use the clockface method to describe the bird's location in a tree.
Locate the tree as running between 12 and 6, and the bird's position relative to the trunk.

[@manuelsimon6579]

Thank you. Very clear explanation.

[@vignesh4539]

Thanks For Ur Information Sir

[@KimthuonnPhear]

Very clear explanation. Thanks indeed!

[@fusion-music]

This was brilliant. Very good presentation.

[@realAnnB]

Thank you. So clear and helpful.

[@joanneflaherty752]

This tutorial was very informative and helpful👍

[@sune8398]

such a helpful and insightful video many thanks from me.

[@annehampshire2832]

Thank you, very well explained. 😊

[@Texasguy316]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@brulextrulex]

Excellent...clear and sharp

[@enki8161]

Great video, thanks!

[@andersoncaldas]

Excellent tips. I will correct two mistakes I made and now it will be better to watch the birds. Thanks.

[@metalstorm235]

Well explained!

[@ac4pres683]

Thank you very much super helpful video!

[@TOP5_DAILY_R2K]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chrislisten87]

Nice tutorial, explenation!

[@piotrliwak4328]

Really helpful, thanks.

[@mademsoisellerhapsody]

Wow, learned a thing or three! THANK YOU 😘

[@artieross9537]

Great! Thank you!!!

[@LuluDumpling]

Great. Thanks!

[@abhaykatekar]

Damn good video. Very informative.👍

[@shortyp1000]

Thank you so much.

[@alpenjon]

Great explanation

[@onkaringawale4930]

Excellent!

[@ahmadbinfadzil8258]

Good knowledge.

[@abl1699]

Too good Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Deepak-ry6sx]

Nice explanation 👍

[@adurockt6391]

Very good presentation👍with kind regards from Switzerland🇨🇭adrian

[@maffs6270]

Brilliant and very funny. I'm just off out to find some park benches.

[@ShrutiIyer88]

Thanks!

[@kanikagupta_administratedb7348]

Best wishes from 🇮🇳

[@legrognard6699]

thanks!

[@UtsavSharma1]

How are you taking the video? can you please tell about the equipment used?

[@milosukic1857]

which model has a cleaner and more stable image, Nikon 8x20hg ldcf or Nikon 6x15micron?

[@chopraharry]

I found a New Old Stock of Winchester WL-1050WR for
Canadian $40 (US$32/£25) which came in its original
packaging including a Steel Box, A Nylon Pouch and all the straps.
I couldn't find any details of Winchester Binoculars online - I know that they are a now defunct Ammunition company from USA famous for their rifles and also made rifle scopes.
The box and the documentation state "Winchester is a
registered trademark of Olin Corporation. Winchester Optics are distributed in North America by Vanguard (USA) Inc.”
I know Vanguard makes some pretty decent mid range sub $250 binos.
What are your thoughts about this purchase of $40
Canadian?
Here are some specs:
Porro Prism (Ofcourse from the looks )
10x50
Eye relief: 11mm
Exit Pupil: 5mm
Angle of view: 6.7 degrees
Field of view: 351 feet at 1000 yards
Weight: 1.87 Ibs

[@truthfighter2663]

I don’t believe you were 1000 yards away from that bench. So here’s my question: Could you’ve gotten an even closer image of that bench? Was your binoculars on maximum magnification?

[@ariestu84]

many people don't know, that binocular display is 1 circle, most of the movies show 2 circle

[@mingkailung512]

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[@TON-vz3pe]

Step one is find binoculars which weigh less and still give superior quality.

[@darkstreamfish2729]

You guys are gonna have to work hard if you're going to beat Kenny Bostick.

[@edaphic-knee1967]

Stalker

[@aruananth7047]

How to look my neighbor talking to my ex. ?😊

[@andyjame3937]

How long does it take to transform your body from fat to fit?

[@robertcornelius3514]

Thanks to Biden/Kamala's inflation I can no longer afford to watch birds.

[@thethinkingman-]

im pretty sure the strap is not the most important part of binoculars.
you can spend $1000's on a strap but you cannot see birds real good if you have a $10 pair of binoculars!
think about it !

[@wvvwwwvvw]

wtf rly? you tell about the caps? What about mentioning that you need to hold them in your hands, and not kick them with your legs? Or that you need to use eyes for watching and not sit on them? sorry for gaslighting, but CMON!