I’m majoring in environmental science also with the hopes of becoming a wildlife biologist! I book that I absolutely love is Natures Best Hope. Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard https://www.amazon.com/dp/1604699000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S4AFJRD312AMMFTXMZ27
I have used Nikon! They’re pretty good too! Nikon 10x42 ProStaff 3S Binoculars (Black) with Nikon Lenspen Cleaning System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XZJ1V1P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_XD.0Fb30N4EVV