are these good for watching wildlife
1276453
I use them for watching wildlife, but I would suggest it takes some time to be comfortable with the sites, because they are small but certainly useful in "back yard" viewing. I live on a canal and there aren't deer and large animals, but birds, and we had a raccoon visit not long ago.
1276454
I would not think so. Their field of view is small and it would be difficult to locate and track moving wildlife. If the animal is stationary they would be O.K.
1276455
I dont wanna be a negative Nelly here but these binoculars are not very clear or sharp at all.Maybe I just got a bum pair or something but I sent them back yesterday.Going with a different pair.So,to your question I would have to say NO from my experience.Good Luck.
178702
I purchased these binoculars for general scenery viewing. They are compact, not bulky, not too small, let in a lot of light, and have a big field of view, all of which make these just right for general viewing. I also think the 8X magnification is maximum, before the hand shake and narrower field of 10X and above affect the using experience.
1116375
I've never looked ufos!, And I can answer you!, But these are very good for hunting in mountains, all very clearly view.
1216740
I have not tried these at night. I use them primarily for bird watching, for which they are excellant. But this is what I will; tonight or tomorrow night I will take them outside and see how they work in "low-light". Tom
751981
I consider these binoculars to be high resolution and optically clear. They provide sharp focus on insects and vegetation as well as inanimate objects from as close as 2 1/2 feet (approximate) to many yards away. The answer to your question depends upon your knowledge of snake species, your ability to ascertain distinguishing characteristics, whether the snakes are on the line of sight, and a host of other variables. Are they good binoculars? Yes. Those with whom I have shared them have remarked "these are amazing; I've never seen binoculars like this".
751978
I own those binoculars and I have been on several herpetology field trips in the "snake country" of the southeast U.S. The short answer is no. It's dark under rock ledges, and fallen logs - or at least dim, and binoculars of any kind are of very limited help. If you were to be still and just observe they might help you distinguish fallen leaves from adjacent reptiles say, but under those circumstances you would be better off with a small telescope.
1000015
sorry - don't know. I only use them to see birds and animals in my back yard at the moment.
2136163
These binoculars are very clear and do well in low light but they are not high power. If he is looking at birds around the lake and near shore, these would be great. However, a spotting scope would be a better choice if he wants to look at birds far out on the lake. A scope would have a higher magnification so that a tiny spot turns into an identifiable bird. These binoculars are not high power but are great for warblers, winter birds at the feeders... I'm bringing mine to Belize where I will use the water proofing and low light features. For general birding I recommend them very highly. For distance birding, a scope would be the way to go. These binoculars are very clear and do well in low light but they are not high power. If he is looking at birds around the lake and near shore, these would be great. However, a spotting scope would be a better choice if he wants to look at birds far out on the lake. A scope would have a higher magnification so that a tiny spot turns into an identifiable bird. These binoculars are not high power but are great for warblers, winter birds at the feeders... I'm bringing mine to Belize where I will use the water proofing and low light features. For general birding I recommend them very highly.... » Read More These binoculars are very clear and do well in low light but they are not high power. If he is looking at birds around the lake and near shore, these would be great. However, a spotting scope would be a better choice if he wants to look at birds far out on the lake. A scope would have a higher magnification so that a tiny spot turns into an identifiable bird. These binoculars are not high power but are great for warblers, winter birds at the feeders... I'm bringing mine to Belize where I will use the water proofing and low light features. For general birding I recommend them very highly. For distance birding, a scope would be the way to go. « Show Less
43410
Yes these are very good for event watching. Especially for the price. The magnification is 8x so you can get 10x but you lose a bit in finding a moving object. With these I have seen birds on the wing from far far away.
1923607
Yes, they are a great mid-range priced pair of binoculars for bird watching, were recommended by Bird Watchers Digest
1564343
Yes. They are lightweight, sharp of focus and easy to focus. The field of view is great for Alaskan wildlife.
2249548
I watched several animals from afar during my safari. Very clear and comfortable to hold. Some animals were 600 to 700 feet away and we could watch them as they slowly made their way towards watering holes. The guides liked my binoculars better than their own
178704
I find them to be fantastic for general use. Recently used them for inspecting the roof and upper parts of our house from the ground. They are superb for birding and wildlife watching. They focus quickly and work well if tou wear glasses. Well worth the money.
1605052
Yes, my son uses them to bird watch and they help see the birds in more detail.
1489059
I wouldn't hesitate to use them in that environment...I use mine as an all purpose wildlife observation tool and an aid in identifying game that comes out in the fields next door some 430 yards down range...
751980
You could easily used these to see a snake 10-20 ft away safely. I would also suggest another trick to use. If you can, you pack a small mirror metal or glass compact. And you reflect light under the ledge at the spot you are trying to look at. You get better clarity with more light as well, but only if there is not enough light. The binoculars work really well at close range and quite well at medium to long range. Just not as much magnification at longer ranges like some of the big ones.I use them for hunting and spotting look at the occasional lizard pumping at me.
496260
Sorry bought them for my husband. I have no idea. He works a lot and hasn't had much time to use them. I use them to look at animals in the back yard and I can see the mountains but I really don't know how far that is.