Birders have special needs, don't let anyone tell you differently! We don't need hunting stuff or fishing stuff ... we need birding stuff! To that end, we at Birds in the Hand would like to provide this page as a resource for fellow birders. If you do buy (or already own) any of these products, we would love to hear your thoughts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Note that we are not endorsing any of these products, unless specifically stated otherwise below.
Optics -- Rugged Smartphone Cases -- Field Guides -- Battery Extenders --
Great Optics from Eagle Optics
Great Optics from a trusted leader in the field. Please help support this great sponsor of the BirdsEye Photo Contest.
Smartphone Cases:
These cases are designed to protect your smartphone while birding in the field.
LifeProof Cases are slim and waterproof to several feet. We don't recommend that you swim with one, but if you are looking for great protection for your iPhone in almost any weather: from blizzard to tropical down pour, this is the case for you.
Otterbox Defender Series for the iPhone are the most rugged cases around. Although not as weather proof as the LifeProof cases, Otter box is has a great reputation for gear that willl protect your smartphone from drops and general abuse. Note that the Otter series is generally bulkier than the LifeProof products.
Field Guides: Books
Here are the classic birding field guides. You may want to round out your library or send one as a gift to a birding friend.
We have a special fondness for Kenn Kaufman Guides & Books. Ken is a big BirdsEye supporter and author of its descriptive text.
Battery Stuff:
Battery Packs for iPhone and Android
Battery Cases for iPhone & Android Phones
Other Android Extended Battery Cases
Solar Power & Alternative Chargers for iPhone and Android
More Birding Gear to come. If you have any tools or accessories that you use for Birding or eBirding that you love and would like to share with your fellow Birders, please let us know by sending a email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

