Nocturnal binoculars

Nocturnal birding? If you've never done this before, you are missing some great opportunities to add birds to your yearly or monthly bird list, if you keep such things. Even if you don't, it's a thrill to hear birds that you seldom, if ever, see by day. That's right; nocturnal birding is mostly by ear - no binocular needed. I always carry one, though. Now and then, especially on a moonlit night, you might get to see one of these night singers or callers in the binocular. As for locations, just check for the preferred habitat for the nocturnal bird you want to hear and head out after dark. In my area, we have dense woodlands, so will be seeking Whip-poor-wills and several species of owls.

You say that nocturnal birding is mainly by ear, but that you usually carry a pair of binoculars with you. I was wondering if you have any experience using night vision binoculars for nocturnal birding? I am very interested in finding out how effective this is, as I see from specifications that night vision binoculars tend to be lacking in magnification level and field of view. (Posted by  Hei: 5:59 AM  )