Anybody who spends much time outdoors should own a pair of compact binoculars. Here, since they are, in effect, half the size of a regular pair of field glasses, better quality optics can be afforded, as the cost will be proportionally lower.
As an experienced wildlife photographer my top priority was optical quality, and I did alot of research before deciding on this pair. Many people prefer to carry binoculars around freely, rather than in a case. Be sure a neck strap can easily be attached to help with fatigue.
The latest binoculars come with attached lens protectors so that you can use them year round, regardless of time, climate, or season. The range of you binocular depends on three things, its gain, resolution and magnification. There are fine and intricate layers of chemical coatings on the surfaces of binoculars lens.
Usually only magnification below 5X works well for night binoculars. You can catch any action with clarity immediately.