Sheldon Farworski captured this striking image of an American Goldfinch using an Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor.

  Birdwatching is all about details, but getting close enough to a bird to see its intricate features is difficult without an optical aid. Now is an ideal time to take advantage of our latest sales to add new observing options to your collection of birding gear.  

 Birdwatching is all about detail. The premium binoculars in the Hunters Specialties ED Series are designed to deliver stunning visual clarity for a superior observation experience. Crisp, high-contrast images enhanced with excellent color are achieved by using a combination of high-quality ED glass, full broadband multi-coating and a barium crown glass roof prism.

  Right now, both the 8x42 and 10x42 models are on sale for 25% off. Both models have an ample aperture that performs well even in twilight conditions. The exceptional optics are complemented by a sleek design that features a nuanced focusing wheel, a wide eye distance, easy diopter adjustments that allow you to focus each eyepiece separately and twist-up eyecups that protect against intrusive incidental light. Housed in sturdy rubber armor for added protection, the binoculars are waterproof and purged with nitrogen gas to create a fogproof environment. They also come with a binocular harness for easy use and increased portability.

  Keeping an all-weather binocular close at hand is a must for most birdwatchers. The binoculars in Alpen's high-performance Shasta Ridge series have premium features like waterproofing and fogproofing as well as excellent optics for a value price. Available in both 8x42 and 10x42 models, Shasta Ridge binoculars combine BaK4 prisms, fully multi-coated optics and PXA phase coatings for bright images with superior resolution and color fidelity. Other features include long eye relief, twist-up eyecups and rubber armoring. For a limited time, these versatile binoculars are available for 25% off.

  By capturing feeding and flight action in intense detail, this combination camera and bird feeder gives nature enthusiasts an up-close look into the world of birds. The feeder houses a removable 1.5 MP camera module. When the device’s sensor detects a visitor to the feeder, the integrated digital camera will begin quietly snapping photos at a trigger speed of 1 second without disturbing the subject. Images are stored on a micro SD card (not included).