Top Birding Starter Kit (Vortex Viper)

The person who begins birding with a premium level quality binocular is fortunate indeed. From the beginning, she or he experiences the full wonder and beauty of the bird. It is an auspicious beginning to one of the most joyous of all activities.

A premium optical quality binocular, the Vortex Viper HD 8x42
A compact bird book Stokes Essential Birds
Our own DVD, How to Start Watching Birds
To keep your new binoculars clean, a Vortex Lens Pen, to brush away dust from optical surfaces before you clean them.

The binocular ~ With HD (High Density), extra-low dispersion glass, the Vortex Viper give us outstanding edge-to-edge clarity and great color fidelity. The super-wide field of view of 409 feet at 1000 yards makes us feel as if we're magically right there in the scene, up close to the bird.

A GlassPak Binocular Harness is included, to house your binocular and protect it from the elements while keeping it close at hand in the field. The mesh side pockets hold calls, a lens pen, and other small items needing quick access. Tethers attach to your binocular preventing accidental drops and the rear zippered pocket holds larger items such as a cell phone. Fully adjustable straps allow a comfortable fit

This binocular comes with an unconditional lifetime warranty that covers accidental damage.

The field guide ~ The Stokes Essential Guide to Birds of North America covers all the birds a birder is likely to encounter anywhere in North America.
Yet it is compact enough to fit in most jeans pockets. It's a good starting point for learning birds, because it does not overwhelm the reader with unlikely species. It has all the birds a person is likely to see in the back yard, in local parks, and along shores. This eases the process of narrowing down your choices to identify a bird.

The video ~ How to Start Watching Birds video is our own introductory course in watching birds. It is narrated by Birdwatching Dot Com co-owner Diane Porter. It is based on Diane's popular birding courses she has given over the years in many schools and public events. This video will give you lots of information and tips you need in order to start enjoying birdwatching right now! (See DETAILS)