Bird Watching Equipment

Basic Bird Watching Equipment

  • Binoculars: A good quality binocular is essential for birdwatching. You can use 8X40, 8X42, 10X42, 8X40 any type. 
  • Field Guide: With the help of Field Guide, you will be able to identify birds with the illustrations and descriptions.
  • Notebook and Pen: It is very important to note the details so that you can identify them when you get back from your bird expedition/ bird watching site.
  • Spotting Scope: Spotting Scope is very helpful to identify the bird more accurately. Because it is  a compact high-power telescope optimized for detailed observation of distant objects. 
  • Camera: It is very useful for capturing photos of birds, that can be beneficial for identifying them later. Also captured photographs shows some artistic and graceful aspect of nature of birds. Always use Zoom Telephoto Lens like 70-300mm, 55-250mm, 100-400mm, 200-500mm, 500mm, 300mm, 150-600mm, 100-400mm etc. You can also use some bridge camera available in the markets.