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Real-time, color video. Infrared night vision. Built in microphone. Weather shield allows outdoor use. The Hawk Eye Nature Cam is a miniature television camera that brings the great-out-of-doors right into the living room!
Don Quixote might have been a tad afeared of California’s Altamont Pass. As you approach from the east on Interstate 580, over 4,000 cagy windmills stand ready on the bright green, then dry rolling hills that hold this gateway to the Bay Area. Most of the turbines are old, and they’re often idle. Built in the early ’80s, the Altamont wind farm was one of first in the U.S., and it’s still one of the largest, on average producing about 125 megawatts of power—not shabby, (though, in theory, it has a capacity of 500 mw). But unfortunately, every year several thousand raptors and many more songbirds are killed at Altamont, golden eagles and warblers alike sent spiraling out of the sky by the thumping mills. In 2007, environmentalists (including several Audubon chapters) reached a settlement with turbine operators to reduce kills by 50 percent. To help achieve the goal, the windmills have been shut down during the wintertime, but stituating the turbines more thoughtfully and tweaking their design would make the bigger difference.
Continue reading Hammers Long Eye Relief Birdwatching Binocular 8×40 Wide Angle
Courtesy FWS Here’s fodder for an age-old, but hopefully not old-news, endangered species conversation: In southern Washington, a timber company that owns a 45,000 swath of forest within reach of spotted owl nest sites–a holding it intends to harvest on a relatively generous 60-year rotation–has committed to a “safe harbor” agreement with the U.S. . . . → Read More: Spotty Protection?
The powerful 8X magnification brings whatever you’re viewing into close, sharp focus, too. The 45mm objective lens delivers sharp, bright images. Keep binoculars in your car or with your camping gear so you’ll never be far from the action. Versatile binoculars are stable and easy to focus, too. These binoculars feature a classic porro prism design for easy focusing and unparalleled stability. Binoculars also have an easy-grip coating. |
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Miniature video camera for wildlife viewing. Connects to the television.
This Hammers wide-angle binocular 8×40 has longer eye relief (distance from binocular eyepieces to user’s eyes) and gives a comfortable view without image blackout for people wearing eyeglass or not as well. Built with high quality porro prisms and multi-coated objective lens, the binocular delivers true color rendition, bright sharp definition and flare-free viewing. 8x magnification allows stabilized viewing whiling holding the binocular by hands. Rubber armored body is comfortable to grip.
Perfect for bird watching, sports and boating our 8X Waterproof Binoculars. These lightweight binoculars feature a durable aluminum body and waterproof construction to make them ideal for sporting events, outdoor activities and more.