Glassing for Upland Birds

Somewhere out there in all the trees, tall and short grass, rimrock, and hillsides, there are birds. Nearly every article a hunter reads concerning binoculars is about the technical side. The basis for using optics, whether it be a spotting scope or binoculars, in any hunting situation is that a hunter cannot hunt what they cannot see. Normally associated more with big game hunting, the use of binos is a good way to locate and catch birds coming and going. Glassing for upland bird hunting is an often overlooked, underutilized, or ignored tactic. Although binoculars are not required when upland hunting, they are an invaluable tool when used. The use of binoculars for wingshooting, although unorthodox, is a valuable pairing.