For a long time binoculars have been actively used by astronomers, hunters, fishermen, boaters, sport fans, and travelers. If you are a bird watcher, you would know how to train someone on using birding binoculars and virtual techniques for their use. I'm a new in this hobby, so I understand that choosing a pair of bird watching binoculars may be difficult to someone who is completely not experienced in bird watching.
Many observation binoculars are fully multi-coated so they probably will not be able to see through both sides of most binoculars. They are not hard to learn how to use.
You can decide which type of optical system meets your needs with the help of an article "How to choose a binocular for birding".
A very nice pair of binoculars costs less than a classy telescope. So, take your time, choose the one you like and enjoy observing the life around you!