6: How to Choose Birding Binoculars: Interview with Griffin Dennis
Bird Sh*t Podcast
English - June 26, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsNatural Sciences Science Nature birding birdwatching birder birds nature outdoors millennial feminism science bird Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Binoculars are simple tools, in theory: they make it easier to see things—like birds—that are far away. But how do binoculars work? What do the numbers on binoculars mean? How much should you pay for a pair of birding binoculars? What should you name your binoculars?
Thanks to our special guest, self-proclaimed-optics-nerd Griffin Dennis, you'll have the answer to all these questions by the end of this episode. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about how to choose a pair of binoculars for bird watching, whether you're just getting into birding or looking to "level up" your gear.
Plus, we ponder the plights, perils, and pleasing post-Sandy payoffs of Piping Plovers. (Sorry, that was a bit much.)
BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED
USEFUL RESOURCES
BINOCULARS RECOMMENDATIONS
BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)
Killdeer Piping PloverRed-Breasted NuthatchWhite-Breasted NuthatchOTHER COOL SH*T
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