A good pair of binoculars can make wildlife watching a real pleasure. There’s a wide range of different types of binoculars available to suit whatever needs you have. 

If you are a hiker then a lightweight compact pair of binoculars are an ideal option. If you love insects then look for a close focus binoculars and if you spend you time down on the estuaries looking for wetland birds then opt for a higher magnification and go for a large lens size to gather up as much light as possible to get the best definition.

It’s always worth spending a bit of time researching and reading reviews  when buying binoculars because there is such a wide range.

The binoculars listed below are our recommended top 20 binoculars currently available together with our thoughts on them. With such a wide range of binoculars on the market hopefully our suggestions will help you choose a pair that will benefit your enjoyment of bird-watching and wildlife observation in general.

The list is in no particular order.