Buying Gifts for Bird Lovers
Sometimes buying gifts for Christmas, birthdays or as a thank you can be really difficult. However, buying gifts for bird lovers is really easy, particularly those bird lovers with a garden, as a new bird feeder, bird table or other device designed to attract birds is always welcome. When you include bird books, bird DVDs and all the other bird related products that exist, buying gifts for bird lovers can be made really easy indeed - there is just so much to choose from.
Let me give you some ideas.
Contents at a Glance
Singing Bird Clock
Audubon Singing Bird Clock - 13"
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
This clock is a great gift for any bird lover with each hour depicted by a different bird species which gives the appropriate call on the hour. Don't worry, it automatically switches the sound off in the dark to allow you to sleep.
Join The RSPB
For British bird lovers one of the best gifts is membership of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Membership gives free access to hundreds of bird reserves and 4 magazines a year; most importantly it supports bird conservation.
Membership of one of these bird conservation organizations is a great gift for those bird lovers who wish to support bird conservation locally and internationally.
Helping Birds
Most bird lovers will at some time feed the birds or become a member of a conservation society; in other words they like to help birds. This book highlights 101 ways of helping birds.
101 Ways to Help Birds
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 12/05/2009)
101 ways for bird lovers to help birds is 101 ways for bird lovers to enjoy birds.
Bird Feeders
Almost all bird lovers enjoy attracting birds to their gardens and there is a wide variety of feeders which are designed to service various species. The great thing about buying bird feeders as a gift for bird lovers is that it doesn't matter if they already have one the same, as more feeders means more birds.
Below is a selection of feeders that would make useful gifts for a bird lover.
Garden Song® 101-4 Dine Around Window Bird Feeder
Perch-on feeder that sticks onto a window for close-up views of your feathered neighbours.
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 12/05/2009)
3LB SILO 3 TIER BIRD FEEDER
A large three tiered seed feeder ideal for attracting large numbers of finches.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
Duncraft Classic Window Pane
A stick on-the-window feeder which birds hop into for super clear close up armchair bird watching.
Amazon Price: $14.03 (as of 12/05/2009)
ART LINE INC #6100 9x9 Hanging Bird Feeder
A no frills but popular feeder that can be filled with any suitable food.
Amazon Price: $4.66 (as of 12/05/2009)
Droll Yankees YF Flipper Bird Feeder
A basic tubualr seed feeder; ever popular with small finches.
Amazon Price: $106.79 (as of 12/05/2009)
Wild Bird Food
Bird Food Recipes
This is the first e-book I have ever purchased and whilst I found it simple and compact, it certainly contains some interesting ideas on making food for specific bird species as well as a very useful reference guide to which species are attracted to which foods. At only £7.95 with a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee if you don't like it, this e-book is worth a look for those interested in backyard bird feeding and wild bird food recipes.
Hummingbird Bird Feeders
Specially designed feeders for hummingbirds are a great gift for bird lovers in North or South America. These feeders can also be used to attract sunbirds in Asia.
Perky Pet 209 "Our Best" Hummingbird Feeder, 30 oz capacity
Amazon Price: $13.00 (as of 12/05/2009)
Perky Pet 203CP Pinch Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder, 8 oz capacity
Amazon Price: $12.02 (as of 12/05/2009)
Perky Pet 221 Hummingbird Oasis Feeder, 16 oz capacity
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
Bird Brain The Snitch Hummingbird Feeder, Lavender
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
Perky Pet 210P Popular Pinch Waist Hummingbird Feeder, 16 oz capacity
Amazon Price: $14.54 (as of 12/05/2009)
Hummingbirds on a Feeder
Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders
A problem experienced by many bird lovers that like to attract birds to the garden is that squireels or chipmunks raid the seed dispensers. To combat this there are a variety of squirrel proof bird feeders available which would be a welcome addition to most bird lovers' bird table.
Duncraft 169 Squirrel Proof Pavillion Platform Feeder
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 12/05/2009)
Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder
Amazon Price: $28.48 (as of 12/05/2009)
Contech SquirrelStop Automatic Spinning Squirrel Deterrent
Amazon Price: $47.18 (as of 12/05/2009)
Varicraft The Bouncer Squirrel Proof Feeder (Model SBF-1)
Amazon Price: $84.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
Squirrel and Bird Feeder
How To Stop Squirrels At Bird Feeders
Outwitting Squirrels: 101 Cunning Stratagems to Reduce Dramatically the Egregious Misappropriation of Seed from Your Birdfeeder by Squirrels
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/05/2009)
Squirrels can be unbelievably adept at stealing food from bird feeders. This book is devoted to confounding these furry raiders.
Toy Birds
These fluffy toy birds from the Audubon Society make superb realistic calls of the species they represent and are a brilliant gift for bird lovers.
Northern Cardinal - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 12/05/2009)
Common Loon - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Amazon Price: $11.96 (as of 12/05/2009)
Snowy Owl 9" - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
Pileated Woodpecker - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Amazon Price: $12.49 (as of 12/05/2009)
More Toy Birds
Here are some more of the wonderful Audubon calling birds.
Blue Jay - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 12/05/2009)
Eastern Bluebird - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 12/05/2009)
California Quail - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Amazon Price: $11.96 (as of 12/05/2009)
Canada Goose - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Amazon Price: $11.96 (as of 12/05/2009)
Great Blue Heron - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 12/05/2009)
Top Quality Bird DVDs
There are lots of documentaries about birds available but there are a few that stand out from the crowd. if your bird loving friend or relative doesn't have these three then you have a great gift in waiting for them.
Winged Migration
What it says on the label, a great story about bird migration.
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
The Life of Birds
Probably the best series about the behaviour and evolution of birds ever made.
Amazon Price: $30.49 (as of 12/05/2009)
March of the Penguins (Widescreen Edition)
A moving documentary about the ordeals faced by Emperor Penguins.
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
North American Bird Trivia
The Great North American Bird Watching Trivia Board Game
Amazon Price: $24.40 (as of 12/05/2009)
So your bird-loving friend thinks they know about birds? Test them with this bird trivia game, great for a party of birdwatching friends.
Bird Sounds
Listening to birdsong can be very relaxing, why not get your birding partner/friend one of these CDs to ease their stress?
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Echoes of Nature: Morning Songbirds [CD on Demand]
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
One Hour Long Bird Song
Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
Singing Birds: Nature's Relaxing Sounds
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
Morning Birds
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
Sounds of the Earth: Birds In Rainforest
Amazon Price: $13.98 (as of 12/05/2009)
Bird T-shirts
Red-Tailed Hawk Bird (Front) Kids T-Shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
Penguin Family T-Shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
Snowy Owls T-shirt 100% Cotton TEENS and ADULTS Short Sleeve Shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
Hummingbird Adult T-Shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
Floral Heart-Hummingbirds Adult T-Shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
More Bird T-shirts
Bird Kitchen Tools
If you get really stuck for a bird-themed gift for your bird-loving friend then one of these novelty kitchen tools may raise a laugh.
Animal House Toucan Can Opener
Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 12/05/2009)
Animal House Bird Peeler
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 12/05/2009)
Animal House Woodpecker Scissors
Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 12/05/2009)
Animal House Parakeet Garlic Press
Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 12/05/2009)
Birds of the Garden Poster
The following three posters are of American birds and make a lovely gift for bird lovers who need to brighten up a dreary office or a nice addition to a classroom.
Birds of the Garden Poster
Birds of the Garden Poster
Bird Themed Stuff
f you are still struggling to buy a gift for your bird loving friends then here is some random stuff that they might like, including a wall clock with hourly bird calls, and a birds in the nest puppet.
Plush Pipaln Birds in Nest Puppet 10"
Amazon Price: $18.88 (as of 12/05/2009)
Set of 8 Magnetic Birds
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
Wood Magnets Bird
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
Audubon Singing Bird Clock - 13"
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 12/05/2009)
Online Nature Mall
Shopping on the Internet for Bird Lovers
If there is nothing here that gives you an idea for a gift for bird lovers there is this online natuire mall to fall back on. Here there are stacks of birdwatching related products: books, optical equipment, clothing and much more.
Take a look and maybe you will find something you like.
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Birdwatching In Britain - My Favourite Birds
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How to be a Good Birdwatcher - 16 Tips.
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I have been birdwatching for nearly 30 years now and have been a "professional" birder for almost 2 years and whilst I would not claim to be the perfect birdwatcher I hope that in this lens I can pass on a few tips and tricks that I have le...
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Helm Bird Identification Guides
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The Helm series of Field Guides and Identification Guides are a superb set of resources for birders, birdwatchers and ornithologists alike. I have been birdwatching for more than 30 years and as I have become a more serious ornithologist I have become...
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The Life of Birds
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10 Amazing Bird Video Clips
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Some Useful Bird Links
- RSPB Shop
- Lots of bird related gifts from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Ten Great Bird Video Clips
- A squidoo lens with 10 weird and amazing bird video clips.
- The Life of Birds
- A squidoo lens about the brilliant BBC documentary: The Life of Birds.
- Birdlife International
- International Bird Conservation.
Anything to add?
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