Penguins Make Perfect Mascots for Your Bank Checks

By Alan Plastin

Everybody loves penguins! And why not? Penguins are loyal, cute, cuddly looking, and funny-not to mention all the hard work they go to for their young. If you are looking for a way to make your bank checks more interesting then you might want to consider purchasing penguin checks. Ordering them is very easy when you do it online, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg.

Penguins are a group of birds that, while they are good swimmers, are unable to fly. They live in a very harsh environment and their bodies are made exclusively for survival. When they dive into the water, for example, their wings turn into flippers. Although the largest species are the Emperor penguins, they still only reach about 4 feet tall. However, in the prehistoric times, some were as tall and heavy as present day humans! Back then, they didn't all live in the Antarctic regions, either.

You have several options when it comes to penguin checks. Your main options are the Defenders of Wildlife Penguin checks, Penguin Pals checks, Penguin Parade checks, and even matching accessories like address labels and checkbook covers.

The Penguin Parade checks feature a family of penguins, hanging out in the snow. These checks show Emperor penguins in their natural habitat in the Arctic Circle. It actually looks as though they are having a real conversation, and they probably are. You can also purchase coordinating address labels to go along with these checks.

If you purchase the Defenders of Wildlife penguin checks then you know that you are helping an organization that is dedicated to the protection of wild animals in their natural habitats. Their programs help encourage the safeguarding of ecosystems and habitats. The checks come with 4 rotating images which means that each check that you write will be different from the last. With thee, you can also purchase coordinating address labels, contact cards, and a matching checkbook cover as well.

The Penguin Pals penguin series has 4 attractive images of penguins in their natural habitat. From moving images of parental affection to groups of hip young penguins, the images on these checks capture the enthralling antics of these fascinating creatures that dwell in a cruel environment.

With the Penguin Pals checks, you can also purchase matching address labels which can really spruce up your envelopes-especially at Christmastime when you are sending out cards. A matching address cover can be bought, too, that shows a gang of young penguins, seemingly smiling directly at the camera.

In the past, it could be expensive to order interesting checks that weren't plain and boring. Now, however, if you buy them online from a safe website you can save as much as 50% off of the price that you might have paid at your local bank. It generally only takes a few days for the checks to come in the mail, too, which might be even faster than your bank could have gotten them to you. - 32194

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Prevent Damage To Your Binoculars

By Bart Icles

You are busy walking through the woods, searching out unique birds. You hear their calls, and hear noise in the trees. You kneel down to get a better angle around the tree, and your binoculars swing out and smack the tree. It wasn't loud, but you hear that familiar sound of birds taking flight, and then silence. If you had been using a binocular harness, your binoculars would have stayed in place, silently.

It is not just the birds disappearing you should be worried about. It is very easy to damage a pair of binoculars out in the field when they swing around on your neck. Especially when you start wandering around in the trees and brush trying to spot an elusive bird. Your binoculars can easily swing out and brush a stick, a thorn, or other obstruction and suddenly have a nasty scratch across the lens. When you're wearing a binoculars harness, there is no swinging, the binoculars are safe against your chest, out of the way.

If you are like most bird watchers, you have two essential pieces of equipment, your binoculars and your camera. Both can be protected with the use of a binocular harness strap. It is a dual purpose strap and works great for either one. You can find straps customized for your Bushnell binoculars, or a Nikon Prostaff binocular harness. When you want to switch between your binoculars and camera, you need a safe fast way to get your binoculars out of the way. The easiest way is with the bino harness.

You should also think about the comfort and safety of your neck. You have probably experienced the neck fatigue from a full day of bird watching. The binoculars start to weigh on your neck, and the muscles tense up. A binocular harness keeps the weight on your shoulders and back, parts of your body which carry weight easily. You will finish the day of watching birds feeling great, no need to rub your neck all the way home.

It is amazing you don't see more bird watchers using a binoculars harness. They are safer, more comfortable, and protect your investment over the cheap neck strap which came with your binoculars. The small investment will increase your enjoyment of bird watching. Often, a high quality binocular harness costs less than a new book. Your day in the woods will be much more enjoyable with the addition of a harness. - 32194

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Binoculars Harness - Can Your Binoculars Survive Flight?

By Bart Icles

Can binoculars land safely after flight? All bird watchers know birds land gracefully, softly, at least most of the time. On the other hand, your binoculars do not have wings or feet, when they start flying, they crash hard into the ground. You can expect scratches and fractures. With a neck strap you may have the pleasure of finding out. Bird watchers using a binoculars harness don't worry when they move, bend, and twist quickly. Their binoculars are safe in front of them through the entire motion.

Do binocular lenses survive sticks and stones? As you move around looking for birds your binoculars swing and sway at every motion on the end of the standard neck strap. One wrong move and they run into a branch or rock outcropping. The one wrong turn suddenly turns your binoculars into scrap metal and shattered glass. Your day is ruined. If you were wearing a binocular harness strap, you would still be enjoying the day, since your binoculars don't swing around uncontrolled.

Do binoculars create huge neck muscles? We all know they don't, but it feels like they should. A weekend of bird watching can leave you with sore and tense neck muscles. Your neck is not accustomed to carrying weight, and does not adjust well. When you switch to a bino harness the weight moves from your neck to your shoulders. Your shoulders are strong and ready for the action of the day.

Does the sound of your binoculars clicking around on your chest attract birds? Birds can be very sensitive to sound. Even small sounds can bring them to attention. You want to see birds moving naturally, playing, and singing. You're not looking for birds taking flight in panic. Your Nikon binoculars will rest quietly against your chest with a Nikon Prostaff binocular harness. There is no extra swing, swaying, bumping, and thumping to alert birds to your presence. You are in control of your binoculars, they are ready for action at all times.

Does a binocular harness make you look strange? Yes, they do make you look very unusual. You will need to control your smile as you are enjoying your weekend of bird watching. People don't understand you are enjoying your best weekend ever. They just think your smile is a sign of craziness. Relax, they will soon be joining you with their own harness when they discover how well a harness works. - 32194

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Don't Get Caught Hanging Off A Cliff - Use A Binocular Harness

By Bart Icles

You've decided to make a big bird watching trip. You decided to head into the mountains, and do a little climbing for an extra special weekend of bird watching. You are far from the safety of the park, and the local trails. As you are climbing up the outcropping to get closer, you feeling it slipping. There is nothing you can do, the sliding has started, but suddenly comes to a halt. You stare in bewilderment, seeing your binoculars hanging from the neck strap on the edge of a cliff. If you had only been wearing a binocular harness.

Maybe the story is a little extreme, but hopefully you get the point. A neck strap is not designed to keep your binoculars safe while you climb, and move about in more than simple ways. If you want to really see special birds you sometimes need to get out of the park. You will need to know you can keep your binoculars safely out of the way, but close at hand for watching birds when you locate them.

Putting your binoculars away in a backpack is not going to work. Birds don't wait while you unpack. They take flight and are gone before you have a chance to see them. Using a Nikon Prostaff binocular harness, or one for your Bushnell optics lets you keep your binoculars safely out of the way, but have instant access.

There is one other big issue which comes into play when you head out for a little more extreme bird watching, neck fatigue. You already feel it in the park after a full day. Your neck starts aching from carrying the binoculars on a strap. If you use a binocular harness strap your neck is not being used to carry the weight, the responsibility moves to your powerful shoulders and back. Whether you are in the park, or in the mountains, you should enjoy the entire day without strain. A bino harness will make sure it is possible.

The worst part of a neck strap is the constant swinging of your binoculars. This is troublesome enough in a park, but out on a trail it is simply unsafe. It increases the opportunities to get hung up on obstacles either damaging your binoculars or hurting yourself. A binoculars harness keeps everything out of the way, with no swinging. You will be amazed at the difference. You won't get caught watching your binoculars hanging from a cliff, waiting for the tumble. - 32194

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Adding a Focal Point to your Garden with a Solar Powered Bird Bath

By David Battle

Create a great focal point as part of your garden with a beautiful and useful solar powered bird bath fountain. Not only do they add beauty to your yard or garden but they are functional as well. Birds will flock to your fountain throughout the year with the fresh water it supplies.

Solar bird baths are a great addition to any garden or yard giving birds a great source of fresh water all year long. solar birdbath fountains work by collecting energy from the sun with solar panels. This energy powers the pump that makes the fountain.

The great thing about solar powered fountains is the ability to place it any place in your yard. You won't need to worry about wiring or running electricity to your fountain. No more worrying about running over extension cords with the lawn mower either.

These fountains are very effective as long as you have enough direct sunlight. You might find a decrease in effectiveness if you place the fountain where it won't get at least some hours of direct sunlight every day. The best thing is they are easily portable so you can try out different areas of your yard to find the best spot for your birdbath.

The hardest decision when picking your solar birdbath is the style. These birdbaths come in every size and style imaginable from free standing two tiered fountains to small wall hanging units.

Style is another consideration. These birdbaths come in every style to match any garden decor. Copper birdbaths are quite popular at the moment. Some are make of resin which will last quite long without fading or cracking.

Regardless of the style or type of birdbath you choose it will be a great addition to your backyard, garden or patio, adding both function and beauty. You'll be happy with your decision to invest in a solar powered bird bath and so will your feathered friends. - 32194

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How A Nikon Prostaff Binocular Harness Can Increase Your Enjoyment

By Bart Icles

If you own a set of Nikon Prostaff Binoculars, or a Prostaff rangefinder, you have made a substantial investment. The Nikon Prostaff waterproof binoculars are great for a hunter, avoiding moisture penetrating the housing and fogging your view. The other big hazard, and pain in use, to your Nikon investment is probably right around your neck, the strap. Once you have tried a good Nikon Prostaff binocular harness, you'll wonder why you waited so long.

The binocular harness accomplishes two major benefits in improving your binocular use. Your binoculars are now safely held against your chest. This is really important when you bend over frequently. A standard binocular strap is going to let them swing right down in front of you. Obscuring your view as you try to pick something up off the ground.

As you walk down the path, you are constantly dealing with the swinging, flopping binoculars. It can be very annoying feeling them bouncing around from side to side. With a bino harness, they will stay almost motionless against your chest, out of the way, but ready for action. Many outdoorsmen will remove their binoculars while walking and put them in a backpack instead of dealing with them. Obviously, they don't do you much good in the backpack. You need your binoculars ready for action. You never know when something in the distance is going to catch your attention, and you will want a closer look.

A binoculars harness is very multi-purpose. You can use it for your binoculars, rangefinder, or camera. When you are scouting out an area, before the season opens, it is a great idea to take some pictures of hot areas of action. It will help you find them quicker when the season begins. Cameras are every bit as annoying wearing around your neck as the binoculars.

The binocular harness strap will keep any of your optical gear right where you want it, up front, out of the way, and secure. The harness is very adjustable, allowing you to position everything as snug or loose as you like. It is very simple to pull the binoculars up to your eyes for viewing, and when you are finished, you will know they are safely out of the way.

Using a good fitting binocular harness will increase your enjoyment of days outside. With the added comfort, and confidence your gear is safe. - 32194

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Solar Birdbaths with Fountains Add Beauty to your Garden

By David Battle

Solar bird bath fountains are beginning to be seen on the shelves of gardening centers and shops. The idea is that the fountain is powered by the sun using small solar panels. Solar powered fountains are a self contained unit, saving you from having to set up a fountain water system. Some have a little trouble on overcast or cloudy days but it really depends on the model you choose.

Would you care to have wild birds in your yard all year long? If you do, you may consider a solar powered bird bath. Water is as crucial as food and shelter when attracting wild birds to your yard or garden. You will find that there are many solar powered bird baths on the market. Most of them blend a traditional bird bath with a fountain. The solar powered pump makes water run through the bird bath. Keeping the water moving not only attracts more wild birds it also prevents stagnation. Standing water may attract mosquitoes and other unwanted pests into your yard or garden.

There are various different types of solar bird baths on the market today. There are hundreds of designs and colors to choose from so you can complement any backyard or garden theme. You can choose your model to be free standing or even hanging. Creating a haven for your birds in winter weather is a snap.

Solar powered bird baths are convenient as they can be placed anywhere that they can collect sunlight and should keep the bird bath ice free in even the coldest weather. These baths work by solar power. The cell sits in the bottom of the bowl collecting the suns rays which will then produce the energy needed to run your bird bath pump, which can be found in the base or reservoir.

Maintaining your solar bird baths is very simple. An inspection every few days to take the fallen leaves and trash from the bath. You can wipe off any bird droppings with a clean cloth plus some bird bath cleaner. You can also seed your heated bird baths with natural enzymes to help prevent grime and bacteria from building inside your bath.

An effective way to attract birds to your yard is providing them with a fresh supply of water. A solar powered bird bath is the way to go if you like to enjoy numerous species of birds. A solar bird bath will attract many more birds than a traditional one.

Your choice of design for your solar birdbath will be the hardest decision you have to make about your purchase. There are numerous different designs to select from. If your lawn is very small, a hanging style of bird bath can be preferable to a free standing model. You will not only have to choose between tree stump, rock ledges, ceramic pot styles, but also what material you would like best. Solar bird baths can be made from marble, ceramic, copper, and cement to name a few.

With solar birdbaths you have many more options when it comes to placement. Being cord-free, you can place your bird bath on any flat area of your lawn. Your unit should be placed in direct sunlight for peak performance they don't perform quite as well in shady areas.

A solar bird bath is a excellent addition to any lawn or garden adding both beauty and function. You will attract many beautiful birds to your yard all year round and you help the birds by providing fresh water for them in the harsh winter months so they don't have to expend precious energy seeking it. Your feathered friends will thank you by rewarding you with their interesting presence year round. - 32194

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The Smooth And High-Quality Alpen Spotting Scope

By Dale Smith

Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who depend on a good scope to help them accomplish their tasks know that performance and quality shows in an Alpen spotting scope under just about every assessment criteria. When talk turns to this device -- which comes in extremely handy when it comes to a wide variety of outdoor hunting activities -- talk also seems to turn to the Alpen company and the scopes it makes for an array of reasons, it seems.

Most hunters and outdoor enthusiasts such as bird watchers look for a number of qualities that a good scope needs to have. To begin with, hunters feel that one of these devices needs to have adequate capability to take in all available light and put it to best available use. This is crucial in low-light conditions, and an Alpen scope featuring wide objectives (the front lenses) do this job with seeming ease.

As well, excellent spotting scopes are also waterproof and can keep moisture and water buildup from accruing on their insides effectively. Most hunters are the first to point out that a scope unable to do so -- or which fogs up at the first drop in temperature -- probably isn't worth very much in the long run, either in terms of actual money paid for it or for the performance which it fails to deliver.

Spotting scopes also need to be easy to carry or at least easy to put into a backpack or rucksack and cart around. Alpen has been recognized as a leader in this regard, and many military users of its line of scopes remark frequently about its ease of transport, in addition to the large objective lenses (coated to protect against lasers or solar disturbances)and 45-degree angle of view eyepieces and the speedy zoom and pan ability the lenses feature.

No scope is going to be much worth purchasing, though, if it doesn't come with all-weather capability and performance. Serious spotting scopes can do all of this with ease because their makers have devoted adequate resources to their manufacture, which then leads to excellent performance across a wide range of assessment criteria. This includes ergonomics and optical construction, both of which any Alpen scope has been certified to provide.

Alpen brings this quality to a variety of sizes and price ranges when it comes to their own scopes, it appears. Even the so-called "value priced" scopes feature shock resistance and are waterproof, which is something other manufacturers scopes at the lower performance levels don't promise. Most are also nitrogen-filled, as well. The gas helps to prevent fogging and moisture buildup, which is crucial in a good scope.

Anybody considering stepping up to a quality spotting scope needs to look for certain attributes when it comes to these devices. For one, it should feature good magnification ability. At the least, go for the maximum performance allowed by the budget. It should be waterproof or there's not much use to purchasing it. Lastly, look for wide objective lenses so that it can "see" well in low-light conditions.

If an Alpen spotting scope is in the future, take the time to conduct a little online research first of all. Learn how scopes are classed (by their magnification and field of view along with angle of view capabilities) and then learn about the qualities one will need most in the scope to be purchased (shock-proof is good, as well as being powerful enough). When that happens, there's little chance of being stuck with an under-performing scope. - 32194

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A Binocular Harness Strap For The Avid Or Casual Hunter

By Bart Icles

Hunting is not a an activity where you sit around all day waiting. You check out tracks on the ground. You look over hills and brush looking for your game. If you are deer hunting, you use your binoculars to scan the horizon for signs of movement. When you are duck hunting you search the sky for incoming flocks. You are always bringing your binoculars to your eyes, and putting them down again. Can a binocular harness help with the action?

A binoculars harness helps keep your binoculars in the perfect location for fast viewing. You need the instant access to catch sight of a big buck walking over a hill top, or through the distant trees. Binoculars in a case off to the side do you no good. They need to be ready to grab.

Your bino harness stops the annoying pain in the neck your binoculars neck strap causes. Get the weight down on your shoulders and back where it belongs. With the ability to adjust the straps to fit you perfectly, you'll be comfortable whether you are in the duck blind, in a deer stand, or hiking through a field.

When you are checking out your favorite hunting spots, you are probably up and down, checking dung, footprints, and other signs of activity. When you are using a neckstrap for your binoculars you will also be dealing with moving them out of your way. Have you ever done the old, put them on your back trick, to get the binoculars out of the way. Why not use a binocular harness strap and keep them out of the way? Even when you bend over, they stay close to your body, instead of swinging into your line of sight. The problem with moving binoculars out of your way, is they always swing back with even more force, and face possible damage.

A few things you need to look while shopping for a binocular harness. Make sure it is made from strong materials, is easy to adjustment, and has a good warranty. You don't want a substandard harness for your expensive optics. If you are using a Nikon, make sure to look for a Nikon Prostaff harness strap, one designed to hold your binoculars safely.

When you love hunting, you don't want the ups and downs of your activity to endanger your binoculars. Replacing your neck strap with a binocular harness will give you better ease of use, and more comfort. Your binoculars will as ready for action as you are. - 32194

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For The Ups And Downs Of Bird Watching

By Bart Icles

Bird watching is not a sport for the inactive. To have the best day of bird watching you are going to be moving around. You will be looking high and low. Your binoculars will be going up and down all day. By the end of the day you'll be feeling the strain of wearing binoculars hanging from your neck, unless you already own a binocular harness.

A binoculars harness is one of the most adjustable and comfortable ways to wear your binoculars. You can adjust how snugly the binoculars hug your body. The harness system comes over your shoulders and around your body. It looks a little cumbersome until you actually try them. Your binoculars will suddenly feel lighter, and be in the perfect position to grab quickly. At the end of the day your neck will feel great.

As you already know, bird watching is best when using a high quality pair of binoculars. When you have invested in a quality set of binoculars the last thing you want is to risk damage. A neck strap is not much safer than carrying them in your hand. The binoculars swing from side to side. They can easily get caught on a branch as you move through the trees. Having spent a fair amount of money on your high quality Bushnell, Canon, or Nikon binoculars you need to protect your investment. The Nikon Prostaff binocular harness is a great example of proper protection. You will have the binoculars safely cradled near your body. No swinging as you walk. No chance of them slipping off when you bend over to tie your shoe.

When you decide to add a bino harness to your bird watching gear, make sure you look for high quality. You are expecting your binoculars to last for years, you should expect your harness to last for years also. You can see how much confidence a manufacturer has in their harness by looking at their warranty. Check for adjustment capability to make sure it will fit comfortably.

The ups and downs of bird watching no longer need to cause pain in your neck, or risk your binoculars. By adding a binocular harness strap to your binoculars you will be comfortable the entire day. Your binoculars will be held safe from danger. You will be able to enjoy watching the birds instead of constantly worrying about your binoculars. - 32194

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Do Binocular Harness Owners Need to Buy New Binoculars?

By Bart Icles

What is the biggest fault of owning a binocular harness? You don't need new binoculars every couple years. Here's the way your buddies using only a binoculars neck strap justify their new purchase to their wife.

1. "Honey, You can't wear the binoculars in the tree stand all day. It is uncomfortable and gets in the way. It was an accident, they just fell." Hopefully their wives don't learn about a binocular harness strap. They would know you can comfortably wear your binoculars all day.

2. "Really honey, I forgot they were around my neck when I bent over to grab the duck out of the water." Not a good excuse if you own a binoculars harness. Your binoculars are always up against your chest and will not slip into the water.

3. "I never thought the binoculars would flip off the ATV seat." When you are using an uncomfortable neck strap, you take off your binoculars. With a bino harness, you wear the binoculars from the sunrise, until the hunt is over. Your neck is always comfortable. The binoculars are out of the way, and you are not fighting the swinging binoculars.

4. "You will never believe what happened. I was just walking down the trail when my Nikon binoculars swung to the side crashing through the thorns, the lenses are covered in scratches." When you use a binocular harness you are still stuck with your old binoculars. Your binoculars are still safely tucked against your chest, ready for the day.

5. "Honey, it happened again." By this time your wife is probably getting a bit angry about your damaging binoculars every year. She may even be starting to search for a binocular harness for you.

Your binoculars have helped you spot deer, turkeys, pheasant, and other game. Don't you want to keep your trusted tool intact and enjoy success for a few more years? With a binoculars harness you can use the money you are saving for shells, a new gun, or even an extra hunting trip.

When you're ready to upgrade your binoculars, make it because you want better quality, more features, and longer distance viewing. You've earned it by protecting your binoculars for years. Just make sure to add a new binoculars harness to your purchase, then you can hand down the old binoculars to your child, it is still in great shape. - 32194

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Bird Watching is a Pain in the Neck Without a Binocular Harness

By Bart Icles

It is the right season of the year. You know they are migrating through your area. You also know you may be out in the countryside all day trying to spot those elusive migratory birds. As you hike around the area, you realize the sport you love is becoming a real pain in the neck. Your binoculars strap has been rubbing, and pulling on your neck all day long. The trip is still worth it. It is not the fault of the binoculars or your techniques, it all due to the poor design of the strap. Your neck would feel great if you were using a binocular harness.

A binoculars harness takes the weight off your neck and distributes it to your shoulders and back. Parts of your body which were designed to bear weight. The binoculars will no longer be swinging back and forth, since they are being supported efficiently with four points of support. Your hike will be easier and more comfortable with a bino harness.

Many birdwatchers will put the binoculars back in their case when they don't have an immediate need to use them. The biggest threat most times is caused by the strap. It feels insecure because the binoculars are always bumping and swinging around. It is insecure, because it would be easy to swing them into a branch and end up with a scratched or broken lens. Using a binocular harness strap keeps your optics nearly motionless, pulled up against your body. They won't be swinging around and getting bumped.

Something a birdwatcher needs to consider is the motion and sound from swinging binoculars. Birds can be fidgety. They are watching and listening for any signs of a predator. Your swinging binoculars could help signal an escape response, and suddenly your hopes of observation are gone. You can minimize the movement of your Nikon binoculars with a good quality Nikon Prostaff binocular harness. Just adjust the harness properly and you'll have very little extra movement while you position yourself for viewing.

If you extend your birdwatching into photography, your binoculars harness can double as a very effective harness for your camera. It will be held just as securely, with minimal motion. When you are serious about birdwatching you want a harness to make your day more enjoyable and fun. Having your binoculars or camera always ready is going to increase your opportunity for great sightings. - 32194

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Best Reasons to Own Wild Bird Feeders

By Craig Shinney

Any bird watcher will be able to regale you with accounts of how important wild birds are in sustaining the balance of a certain ecosystem and maintaining the status quo in the food chain. They will dumbfound you with impressive sounding statistics about population sizes and how the devastating effect man is having on the habitat of these birds.

It is the beautiful song and amazingly varied plumage which attracts many a person to spark an interest in wild birds and consequently purchase a wild bird feeder in order to lure them into the viewing arena of their own back garden.

However, choosing the right bird feeder isn't just a matter of going down to the local pet store and picking up any that takes your fancy. On the contrary, it is well known amongst the bird loving community that different birds favour different feeders, so bear this in mind before you splash out.

If you like to watch birds, there is little doubt that you have a favourite, one bird that you would just love to spot more than any other, no matter what lengths you must go to in order to see it. But with a bit of research into the right type of wild bird feeder, you will be on your way in no time.

Of course, not everybody has the luxury of masses of outside space, especially those who choose to dwell in the city, but fear not; no matter the size of your space there is a wild bird feeder designed to fit it. And with a range of prices, from pauper to prince, you are sure to find one that meets your fancy!

A wild bird feeder is the perfect way to add a little splash of colour and vitality to your boring outdoor space. There is such a wide variety of decorative styles available that there is no longer a need to employ expensive gardeners to get the outdoor look you've always wanted!

By providing a wild bird feeder, you are not only giving yourself a pleasure everyday by being able to view these fabulous creatures, you are also providing a place for them to eat and rest, sustaining their habitat and possibly helping to raise population numbers.

Why not get a wild bird feeder? With so little to do once you've bought one, other than enjoy the birds, and a feeder to suit all pockets, you'd be mad not to! - 32194

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A Binocular Harness Can Save Your Neck

By Bart Icles

There he was hanging from the tree. The neck strap had caught on a branch as he fell. It snapped his fall to a sudden stop. His body slammed into the tree, swinging from the strap. Whew, good thing "he" is only your $300 Nikon binoculars. It is too bad the binoculars are broken. The good news, it wasn't around your neck. Why did you take them off anyway? Was your neck sore? Were the binoculars in your way again? With a Nikon Prostaff binocular harness, both you and the binoculars would have survived the day.

How many of us have removed our binoculars and either laid them down, or hung them from an outcropping on the tree? Admit it, you have probably done it. A neck strap is not very comfortable. The binoculars get in the way when you lean over to grab your thermos. Once you get frustrated dealing with them, you take them off. When you are wearing a properly adjusted binoculars harness you would just wear the binoculars all day. They would be comfortable. The binoculars would stay out of the way. No need to look for that "safe" hanger for your binoculars.

While you were in the tree, did you see the 10-point buck on the horizon? If you binoculars are hanging from the tree, or sitting on the stand, probably not. If they were hanging on your binocular harness strap you would have quick access, and would have seen the buck.

Using a bino harness is not just about convenience and comfort, it really can be an issue of safety. There is less opportunity to get your strap caught on an obstacle when it is remains safely against your body. With a neck strap you have a loose swinging strap hunting for a place to get caught. Most times the strap just gets in the way, but even that is a safety concern. When you are climbing into a tree stand you do not need anything impeding your climb. The binoculars on a harness are out of the way, and your hands and arms are free for the climb.

You remember how you loved using your binoculars when you first bought them. Then after a few outings you started mumbling about them being a hassle to haul around. You can have the old feeling back when you keep them in the right place, and ready for action. No more binoculars flying from trees, only safe, enjoyable spotting of game on the move. - 32194

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A Binocular Harness Makes Hunting Easier

By Bart Icles

Are you a serious hunter? You love hiking through the fields, along the rivers, and over the hills looking for game? Birds, deer, and other prey can move fast. One moment they are right in front of you, the next moment they are gone. If you can see them from a distance with your binoculars, you have a big advantage. Using a binocular harness strap can help you be ready, before they run for cover.

Hiking down the trails along a river can be challenging, with the overhanging branches, brush, and tall grasses. Sometimes to find the best hunting spot, you must make these treks. The journey becomes even harder when your binoculars are swinging back and forth, constantly getting in the way. You lean down to check some tracks, and your binoculars swing out in front of your face, and obscure your vision, you must move them out of the way. You want to keep your Nikon binoculars handy, because you know you might need them at any moment.

If you were using a Nikon binocular harness, your binoculars would be staying safely secured to your chest. You would be able move faster down the trail, bending over quickly, and not worrying about the binoculars. Your binoculars would be right at your fingertips to catch sight of a deer or turkeys on the horizon.

Once you have tried a bino harness, you will understand they are not just for the safety of your binoculars, but also add to your comfort. Carrying binoculars around your neck for an entire day of hunting can have your neck feeling tired and sore. With a binocular harness, the weight transfers to your shoulders and back, reducing the load. Even if you need to take off for a short jog to get in position for a shot, your binoculars will be comfortable without all the swinging and flopping you are accustomed to.

A binocular harness strap is very adjustable, and can be used by hunters of all heights, weights, shapes, and ages. You can adjust the tightness for ease of movement, and ease of lifting the binoculars. With a standard neck strap you have two choices, loose or extra loose. Knowing you can quickly drop your binoculars back to your chest, to prepare for a shot, can allow you to have more opportunities for a successful hunt.

Freedom from your binoculars getting in your way is going to make your days of hunting easier and more productive. You will love the freedom of a binocular harness. - 32194

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