The Vortex Optics Viper HD 8x42 were the best binoculars for birding in my larger review of the best binoculars. Ahead, learn more about why these binoculars were perfect for spotting winged wildlife.

I’m an archer and a whitetail hunter, so I need a binocular that can help me see 3D scoring rings in dark shadows and tell the difference between a log and a deer at twilight. I don’t need to judge an ...