With the beginning of spring migration it is time to consider investing in new binoculars. Most binoculars are multipurpose instruments.
Compact binoculars are mostly used by travelers, sportsmen, hunters, bird watchers, and nature lovers. Many pairs of binocualrs are not suitable for low-light conditions. Any larger than about 9 or 10, and the natural shake of the human hand will be magnified to such an extent that the image becomes difficult to see, and a tripod will be required.
As a result, pocket binoculars offer extremely clear and crisp images. I've used them for about three weeks now and have been blown away with the quality of the optics. Also when you are looking for a pair of hunting binoculars you might want to look for a pair with a range finder feature.
A few compact binoculars come filled with nitrogen and are waterproof. You want to become adept at identifying a bird correctly. Usually only magnification below 5X works well for night binoculars.
Let's face it, you are going to possess these binoculars for a long time, so get a good pair. But if you're into astronomy, you'll need a high powered pair.