A Guide to Buying the Perfect Gift for a Bird Watcher
Shopping for a bird watcher? Here’s how to choose a thoughtful gift for them.
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Understand Their Level of Expertise
Think about if they are new to the hobby, or an experienced bird watcher. Beginners gifts will include basics like bird identification books, simple binoculars, or bird feeders. The more advance bird watcher will already have these, an may prefer advanced tools like high-quality binoculars, a spotting scope, or a smartphone bird call app subscription.
Bird Watching Field Guide
A regional or comprehensive bird identification book
Binoculars
High-quality, lightweight binoculars designed for birding make spotting birds easier and more enjoyable.
Like these ‘Binoculars for Adults Bird Watching usogood 12×50 High Power Binoculars’
Consider Their Watching Style
Are they someone who likes to spot the birds in their garden? Then gifts like decorative birdhouses, feeders, bird baths, or garden wildlife cameras are perfect.
Maybe they like to go out and search for birds, then portable gear like compact binoculars, field guides, outdoor clothing, or a lightweight gear bag will be appreciated.
Bird Feeder or Bird House
Choose a decorative or functional feeder that attracts local birds to their garden.
I like this cork bird feeder, from Etsy.
A well-designed birdhouse can provide shelter for nesting birds and add charm to their garden.
Think About Enhancing Their Experience
Birdwatching Journal
A dedicated notebook for recording bird sightings, with sections for dates, species, and observations.
How about a personalised one like this.
Smartphone Clip-On Lens
A telephoto lens for smartphones allows birders to capture clear photos of birds in the wild. Like this Apexel Universal Phone Cameras Lens Kit.
Bird bath
A decorative bird bath can attract more birds to their garden while adding beauty to their outdoor space.
See this HH Home Hut GARDEN ORNAMENT.
Wildlife Camera
Motion-activated cameras let them observe birds and other wildlife without disturbing them.
Like this MAXDONE Wildlife Camera WiFi Bluetooth with APP, 48MP 30FPS Solar Trail Camera with Night Vision.
Go Beyond Practical Gifts
Things like bird themed decorations, Art prints, puzzles, mugs, or jewellery featuring their favorite birds.
Or some experiences like, Guided birding tours, tickets to a sanctuary, or a donation in their name to a bird conservation charity.
Easily Distracted By Birds Sweater
Their are lots of bird merchandise when you start looking, like this – Easily Distracted By Birds Sweater.
Bird-Themed Puzzle or Game
Fun indoor activities like bird-themed jigsaw puzzles or trivia games. Like this –Birds of a Feather jigsaw: 1,000 pieces
Bird Print or Artwork
Framed art or prints featuring their favorite bird species add a personal touch to their home.
A perfect gift for birdwatchers
How about a mini birdwatcher to go in the garden, or mantlepiece!
Bird Watcher Keyring
I like this cute bird watcher keyring.
Bird Nerd pin badge
How about a pin badge for the bird nerd.
Bird Watcher tie
Ties for the birder.
FUNNY BIRDWATCHING MUG
Funny Blue Tits Bird Watching Cup.
I hope I have given you some ideas here, but for some Quick Tips
- Prioritise lightweight and portable items for field birders.
- For tech-savvy birders, consider birding apps or wildlife cameras.
- If in doubt, go with universally loved gifts like feeders, binoculars, or a birding organisation membership.
This thoughtful approach will help you find a gift that takes their birdwatching adventures to the next level!