Monocular
Rating: 5 out of 5
By Shannon B.
We have enjoyed the size of this monocular and the book is a great too. We’ve carried it around with us from state to state, and out on the water too. Great purchase!
Birding Kit
Story
Professional birding amateur and national bestselling author Matt Kracht has had it with these damn birds. His new book is a warning — a field guide to help you identify and stay away from the absolute worst birds ever to plague planet Earth. Lucky for you, we’re pairing it with a Wren Compact Scope so you can spot Kracht’s 50 worst birds.
The high-quality monocular offers a 6X 18mm zoom magnification with a bright and sharp view, powered by BaK-4 prism glass. Ergonomic and grippy, the scope fits snugly in your pocket and includes a case to keep it safe and a lanyard to wear for quick bird-spotting access.
Features & Benefits
- A birding kit for bird lovers with a sense of humor
- Dumb Birds Field Guide entries are accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more
- Includes migratory maps, tips for bird identification, musings on the avian population and classification, and more
- Wren Compact Scope is a high-quality monocular with an ergonomic grip that easily fits in your pocket
- Impressive performance with a 6x zoom magnification through top-end BaK-4 prism glass
- Multi-coated optics for a bright and sharp view
- Includes a carry case and wrist lanyard for easy access
Specs
Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever
- Dimensions: (L) 5.1” x (H) 7”
- 200 pages
- Paperback
Wren Compact Scope
- Dimensions: (L) 3.3” - 4.2" x (W) 1.3"
- Weight: 1.8 oz
- Power: 6X 18mm zoom
- Close Focus: 1.1 ft
- Eye Relief/Exit Pupil: 12 mm / 2.6 mm
Price: $40.00
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (48 reviews)
For bird lovers with a sense of humor
Customer Reviews
The best of "The Worst. "
Rating: 5 out of 5
By Janice L.
This was a great purchase. I am enjoying it and ordering one for my sister-in-law" who is active in the Audubon Society.
Unique and silly but useful too
Rating: 5 out of 5
By Joe M.
The monocle scope works as intended for simple birding. And the book is a laugh out loud joy even for a birding newcomer like me.
Birding Kit
Rating: 5 out of 5
By Drew N.
The magnifying scope has a very tight view window, but it gets the job done.
Great gift!
Rating: 5 out of 5
By Anita S.
This is the perfect gift for the bird enthusiasts in your life!
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the Birding Kit?
The kit includes the Wren Compact Scope — a 6x18mm monocular with BaK-4 prism glass, carry case, and wrist lanyard — and the Dumb Birds Field Guide by Matt Kracht, a 200-page paperback pairing humor with genuine ornithological information on 50 bird species.
How good is the monocular scope for actual birding?
The Wren Compact Scope delivers 6x magnification through BaK-4 prism glass with multi-coated optics. Close focus is 1.1 ft, weight is 1.8 oz. Reviewers confirm it's functional for spotting birds at distance and pocketable enough to have on hand at all times.
Is the field guide actually funny, or is the humor forced?
Reviewers consistently describe the humor as genuinely funny — it takes real birding facts and presents them through a comic lens of exasperation. Multiple reviewers bought it for the humor and came away with real bird knowledge. One Audubon Society member called it a great read.
Is it appropriate for all audiences?
Most of it is, but one reviewer flagged that some of the guide's humor contains language they found vulgar. If buying for a conservative recipient or someone sensitive to strong language, it's worth previewing the guide content before gifting.
Is this a good gift for someone who isn't already into birding?
Yes — that's who it's designed for. Reviewers who knew nothing about birds before receiving it describe coming away genuinely curious while laughing. Multiple reviewers bought a second one for a family member after receiving theirs.