Log Astronomy: Get ready for fall migration with new birding optics!

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Get an exciting look into the world of birds

Capture the feeding and flight action of your favorite feathered friends in high-definition video and photos with the Explore Scientific Wild Bird Feeder Wi-Fi Camera.

Nature enthusiasts will love the up-close look into the world of birds that this combination camera and feeder provides with its wide 110° field of view. To appeal to a variety of visitors, this bird feeder can hold two cups of seed and includes a juice reservoir to attract hummingbirds.

The waterproof unit is equipped with a PIR sensor that will begin quietly taking photos or videos at a trigger speed of less than 1 second the moment that movement is detected. It also includes infrared lights to support imaging of any late-night visitors. The camera is outfitted with a Sony CMOS 2MP image sensor that can nab images with resolutions up to 12MB and 4K video as well as a microphone to capture bird calls. For ease of operation, the camera has Wi-Fi capability that lets users quickly access recorded videos and photos as well as live views through an app on their own smart phone. It also has a memory card slot for more storage options and an LCD screen and speaker that allows users to review recorded files from the device itself.

The device is powered by a long-lasting battery that can be recharged using the included USB charger. It also has two solar panels located atop the feeder that provide a power boost to extend the life of the battery while the device is in use.

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Fully Multi-Coated Lenses • BaK4 Prisms • Waterproof & Fogproof • Easy-To-Grip Open Bridge Roof Prism Design • Close Focus Between 2m & 2.5m on 34mm, 42mm & 56mm Apertures • Generous Eye Relief for a Comfortable Observing Experience

Let your birding take flight with waterproof Wings binoculars

Available in apertures ranging from a compact 26mm that slips easily into a coat pocket to an impressive 56mm that gulps in light, Alpen's Wings waterproof binoculars have fully multi-coated optics and premium BaK4 prisms that produce bright, high-contrast images even in twilight conditions.

Designed with versatility in mind, these binoculars have an open bridge for steady gripping and feature twist-up eyecups to comfortably accommodate observers with or without eyeglasses. The 34mm, 42mm and 56mm aperture options also offer a close focus between 2m and 2.5m, which is ideal for birdwatchers looking to maximize the tiny details they can observe in nearby subjects.

In addition to being waterproof for reliable performance in changing weather conditions, Wings binoculars have rubber armoring for protection against minor bumps and are purged with an inert gas to prevent internal fogging.

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Sheldon Farworski captured this striking image of a female Northern Cardinal using an Explore Scientific FCD100 Series ED80 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor.

Take your nature photography to another level

Telescopes are not only for astronomy. In fact, they can be the star in your arsenal of nature imaging equipment. With their large aperture and superior optics, compact refractors like our ED80 air-spaced triplet telescopes are ideal conduits for capturing the intricate details and rich color of our feathered friends.

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