Bird Watching: Binoculars?Advice, please., 1 by PNWMountainGirl

PNWMountainGirl wrote:
Guess it is time for me to ask for more advice! I also have a set of binoculars on my wish list for Xmas this year. Want a pair that is not too heavy and really good for bird watching and under about $300. I see on the net that Bushnell Legend 8X42 is one often recommended. Anyone have thoughts on what I really want? (By the way, much of my viewing of birds is against the sky from my living room. Here is a picture of feeders in last year's snow.)