25 Gift Ideas for the Bird Lover & Bird Watcher in Your Life

Last Updated on Mar 13 2024

Any bird enthusiast will love birding gear, but the world of bird enthusiasts is a wide one, and gift ideas abound. You may not be sure what to get the bird lover in your life, especially if they’re a bit of a curmudgeon, so we’ve devised this gift guide to spark some ideas and help you find that perfect gift. From optics to backyard setups to wearables, you’re sure to find something for that special birder in your life. We’ve ranked this list from most expensive to least expensive to help you decide how generous you feel like being.

The 25 Best Gifts for Bird Watchers:

1. A Pair of birding binoculars

Good binoculars are the cornerstone of any birding hobby. Birdwatchers can get up close and personal with this top-notch pair of roof prism binoculars. The 8×42 magnification is a nice mid-range strength for the most versatile conditions. It even comes with a sturdy carrying case to protect against inadvertent clumsiness.

• See: The Best Vintage Binoculars  – A Great Gift Idea!

2. Glass Window Panels

This light-catching Tiffany glass hanging panel is sure to brighten any window. It features nine bronze-framed birds portrayed in colorful glass and a sturdy hanging chain.

3. A Spotting Scope

This tripod-mounted spotting scope is perfect for nature viewing and birding. With military-grade optics and fully coated lenses, your bird lover will get a hawk’s eye view of the skies and treetops. It’s compact enough to be easily portable, too.

4. An Outdoor WiFi Camera

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For the tech-minded birder, this little high-def camera can be mounted next to a bird feeder or other wildlife area for a 24-hour view. It even has infrared for night viewing.

5. A Hummingbird Feeder

This beautiful blown glass feeder blows the standard old boring plastic feeders out of the water. It’s easy to clean with its wide mouth jar and cleaning brush, and easy to see when it empties. The hummingbirds will move mountains to get to this feeder.

• See also: some of the top hummingbird feeders this year.

6. The Messenger (movie)

This documentary on endangered songbirds is both harrowing and stunning. Once regarded as messengers from the gods, songbirds are vanishing across the globe, sending a new kind of message we can’t ignore. The bird lover in your life will appreciate this important message.

7. A Bird Bath

Drawing birds to the backyard requires some strategy, and water is a smart option. Birds will flock from miles around to a yard with food and water, and they’ll love this luxurious, fancy bath to dip their tail feathers in.

8. A Birdhouse

Bring the birds to your loved one with this gorgeous moss-covered birdhouse. The birds will love this natural-looking hanging home and will be building their nests and getting busy in no time. It’s durable, outdoor-tested, and comes with a chain for hanging.

9. Bird Coffee Mugs

Treat someone to a relaxing birdwatching evening on the back patio with these colorful, woodsy bird mugs. They’re made of ceramic with branch-shaped handles, and are ideal for a cuppa while watching the birds do their thing.

10. A Bird Clock

Bird fans love hearing bird song every hour, and this Audubon bird-themed clock won’t disappoint. With 12 different bird sounds and a light sensor to prevent late-night tweeting, it’s sure to bring a smile to your birder’s face.

• If you love a nice bird song, check out: International Dawn Chorus Day: A Summer Morning Song (8 Birds to Listen For!)

11. A Bird Feeder

Your bird lover can feed their flapping friends in 360 degrees with this attractive cedar gazebo. It holds three pounds of birdseed to keep those little guys full and happy. It comes with a hanging cable to attach to a tree or a hook.

12. A Bird Book

This coffee table stunner is sure to spark conversation. It’s a 240-page tome filled with striking color photographs of birds from around the world, produced by National Geographic. This is a must-have for any bird lover.

13. National Geographic’s Field Guide to the Birds of North America

Celebrate bird nerds with this comprehensive guide to the bird species of North America. It’s filled with stunning hand-painted illustrations and plenty of info for the beginner or expert bird lover. This book is an ideal addition to any birder’s bookshelf.

14. A Funny Bird Shirt

They know it’s true and so do you, and this shirt says it all. Now people can show their passion with pride with this colorful T-shirt, available in a variety of colors and sizes.

15. A LED Hummingbird Wind Chime

Light up the night with these multicolored solar hummingbird lights. Hang them somewhere sunny and enjoy them day or night. Your bird lover is sure to light up, too.

16. A Coaster Set

This box of four flowery stone coasters with brightly painted birds is sure to liven up any bird lover’s table. They’re made with a cork backing to help keep tabletops safe from scratching.

17. A Bird Jigsaw Puzzle

Keep your bird lover’s mind sharp with this colorful backyard bird-themed puzzle. It finishes at a whopping 30” x 24”, so they’ll need some space for this one. When they’re finished, maybe you can offer some philosophical advice about the interlocking nature of all things, not just puzzles.

18. A Decorative Serving Bowl

Why should the birds have all the fun? This birdbath-style candy and snack dish sports a pair of mischievous-looking birds perched on the rim. It’s a great addition to any table or desk.

19. A Binocular Harness Strap

When there’s just too much to carry, this binocular harness is a godsend. It wraps snugly around the shoulders to keep those binos easily accessible. It’s one-size-fits-all and fully adjustable.

20. Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife Book

There’s nothing more exciting to a birder than finding their favorite birds right in their backyard. This handy book will teach your birder how to build an environment that will optimize the presence of wildlife. They’ll need to keep a camera handy once they get started.

21. Bird Flashcards

This stack of beautifully illustrated cards features 50 Eastern and 50 Western North American species. Each card includes bonus information about the species and a regional map of where to find them. Does the bird lover in your life think they know it all? Now you can quiz them.

22. Bird Bingo

Nothing puts a spark in a birdwatching hobby like a little competition. Help someone get their game on with this illustrated bingo board, which includes little factoids about each bird. And hey, it’s educational, too.

23. A Bird Diary Planner

Every birder needs a journal to document their findings and observations, or just to doodle in when they’re bored, and this Victorian-style notebook is a great option. It’s even ring bound, so users can add more pages to their heart’s content.

24. Salt & Pepper Bird Shakers

This little salt and pepper shaker set is nauseatingly adorable, but the bird enthusiast in your life is sure to flip over it. It’s made of ceramic and comes packaged in a gift box.

25. A Bird Call

It’s more polite than a catcall, and more likely to keep your birder happy. This little doodad imitates multiple sounds with a simple twist and fits easily into a pocket. Best of all, it was developed by the world-renowned bird experts at the Audubon company.

See also our other gift guides:

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Conclusion

We hope this list of bird-themed treats will make the bird lover in your life happy. This list goes on, but hopefully, you’ve at least found a bit of inspiration. Good luck hunting down that great gift.