I have been very happy with these, I picked them up after seeing them highly rated by the audubon society.
Celestron – Nature DX42 Binoculars https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B73JONS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_08GFMDQSJ22KB0Y88Q32?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Celestron – Nature DX 8x42 Binoculars – Outdoor and Birding Binocular – Fully Multi-coated with BaK-4 Prisms – Rubber Armored – Fog & Waterproof Binoculars – Top Pick Optics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B73JONS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_W3NDAXWY4DM8M95BQ5X7
I bought these for my mother a few months ago and I really like them a lot. Comparable to my Vortex pair which was twice as much.
Maybe also consider Celestron Nature DX. I have 8x42 and they are really great. Fog proof, waterproof, light and compact. I use them for birding/hiking and so far I love them. I believe Bushnell Prime are a fine choice too
I use the Celestron Nature DX, $130 on amazon. Waterproof and nitrogen filled (to reduce fogging).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B73JONS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
$98 right now. Bought a pair and was happy with them, gave to a friend when I wanted more expensive ones and he's also happy with them.
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I use Celestrons from Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B73JONS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They're a decent budget set and I wasn't able to tell the difference in quality between them and most binos that cost less than $300.
I recently got the Celestron Nature DX 8x42 and I love them! They're on sale right now on Amazon for $119, which is cheaper than I got them!
They were deemed the best budget binoculars by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and they seem to have some loyal fans on this sub!
I recommend the Celestron Nature DX 8x42. They're only $140 (price has dropped a lot) but they're very high quality. They're multi-coated and waterproof / nitrogen-filled for anti-fog. It's the best bang for your buck, imo.
Also, this webpage has some good tips for the beginning birder near the end; especially check out the diopter tip for binoculars.