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With the start of hummingbird migration, consider adding a unique Pole Mounted Hummingbird Feeder to your yard, office, or school – it’s just one of the variety of specialized hummingbird feeders that TheHummingbirdFeeder company offers. The Pole Mounted Hummingbird Feeder is a 20 ounce feeder with an ant moat that is specially designed to keep out bees, wasps, ants, and other insects, thereby preventing them from spoiling the sugar-water nectar. This attractive feeder will be a stunning addition to your bird feeding station or flower garden.

Zeiss is offering fantastic savings for the fall birding season through participating Zeiss dealers. Promotions include: 1) $50 instant savings at checkout on all Terra ED 42mm and 32mm model binoculars; 2) a Free Terra 42mm Binocular with the purchase of a Conquest Gavial Spotting Scope; and 3) Receive a Free Harpia Eyepiece with the purchase of a Victory Harpia 85mm or 95mm Spotting Scope body. The Fall Field Days promotion is a perfect time to consider a new spotting scope for fall, or to think about a nice holiday gift in the form of a coveted Terra ED Binocular.

New from Mountaineers Books, Bring Back the Birds, Exploring Migration and Preserving Birdscapes Throughout the Americas, features extraordinary photographs with essays by leading ornithologists combined in this celebration of birds and the exploration of why habitat protection is critical for their future. Owen Deutsch’s photographs drive this impressive publication that delivers conservation messages that are so poignant and important that this volume can be considered a new standard for every birder, and every ‘American’ from Canada to Chile, to digest and appreciate.

The Barska Level ED 8x42 Open Bridge Binocular produces an incredibly sharp detailed view with user-friendly handling. The fully multi-coated lenses are made of extra-low dispersion (ED) glass that captures incoming light to provide bright views with excellent contrast. The BaK-4 prisms ensure images are sharp and distortion-free, reducing strain on your eyes and allowing you to scan and observe interesting birds for extended periods. With close-focusing down to six feet, you can also view nearby feeder birds.

For your spirit of adventure, the new compact carbon tripod and compact head offers birders a lightweight, easy-to-use system perfect for traveling and weighing in at just 3.7 pounds. Detachable shoulder straps make it easier to carry on hikes, and with a detachable center column, the tripod fits into carry-on luggage. A quick release mechanism simplifies setting up your spotting scope or camera, and a counter-balance feature helps prevent the scopes from tipping.

The change of seasons may mean it’s time to upgrade your outdoor wear, just in time to take advantage of Columbia’s 40-percent-off sale on quality men’s and women’s outerwear – and there’s plenty of options for girls and boys too. With stylish fleece, softshell and down jackets to choose from in a variety of colors, it’s a great opportunity to add a new fall jacket or winter coat to your wardrobe.