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Bird lovers are passionate about every aspect of the lives of birds. With thousands of species to learn about, and potentially hundreds of bird species in any given region, bird enthusiasts can enjoy watching or feeding birds of every feather right in their own backyard. Bird-attracting plants are a top option to bring more birds to the garden, but they aren’t the only way, and in the cooler months it can be difficult to invite birds into the yard. Whether you’re shopping for holiday or Christmas gifts for bird lovers or looking for a birthday gift for a bird-attracting gardener, we’ve put together a list of thoughtful options. Choose one of these gifts for friends or family members who loves bird watching or treat yourself.
1. ZUMMR Hummingbird Ring Feeder
Hummingbirds travel far and wide to find food and are naturally inquisitive about food sources. For those who want to experience feeding a hummingbird up close, these hummingbird ring feeders are unique gifts for bird lovers. It’s designed to be worn like a traditional ring, but it has a large flower base where hummingbird nectar can be poured to attract hungry birds. VIsiting hummingbirds can feed from the air or even perch on the ring to catch a moment of grateful rest. Consider purchasing a few of them (they come in several different colors) to be placed in a small pot to attract multiple hummingbirds at once!
Get the ZUMMR Hummingbird Ring Feeder at Amazon for $4.99
2. Nature’s Way Bluebird Viewing House
This quaint birdhouse is crafted of durable cedar. It’s our top pick in our guide to the best birdhouses, with bird- and human-friendly design features. It is a suitable nesting spot for several bird species, including bluebirds, tree swallows, chickadees, and nuthatches. Air vents, an elevated mesh floor, and predator guard are good for the birds, while a viewing window and clean-out door make it a user-friendly birdhouse for your recipient.
Get the Nature’s Way Bluebird Viewing House at Amazon for $27.99
3. Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America
Bird books by Roger Tory Peterson are considered some of the foremost comprehensive guides to birds. This hardcover field guide is an updated compilation of previous books with digitized updates to his original paintings. To stoke the curiosity of a budding bird enthusiast, this field guide makes a great gift. They’ll learn about the common birds in each region of North America, from grosbeaks to orioles, and can explore the range maps to plan their first bird-watching adventure.
Get the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America at Amazon for $23.49
4. Heath Outdoor Products Clementine Oriole Feeder
This feeder is a surefire way to please the sweet-toothed orioles in the neighborhood. One side holds a cup of food such as mealworms or jelly, and the other side has spokes that hold oranges, clementines, or grapefruit for dessert. With this unique design, orioles can get all the nutrition they need, and viewers get a close-up of feeding time. The orange powder-coated steel is durable enough to resist weathering and UV rays. Bird lovers can hang one or two of these from a back patio or near the breakfast nook and enjoy the view.
Get the Heath Outdoor Products Clementine Oriole Feeder at Amazon for $16.42
5. Aqueenly Hummingbird House
These all-natural birdhouses are made from dried hibiscus grass; handwoven together with a small opening to prevent predator entry, they keep the hummingbirds safe. The design naturally allows for airflow while also keeping the nest dry during rain. This set of three can provide housing for several small birds, and they look nice, so they double as a rustic garden decoration too. Pair them with plants that attract hummingbirds to create an oasis for these little birds.
Get the Aqueenly Hummingbird House at Amazon for $16.99
6. Mademax Solar Bird Bath Fountain Pump
So your bird lover has a few bird baths and bird houses already? Not a problem! Consider this solar bird bath fountain pump to upgrade a boring bird bath into a fountain. Give birds an all-in-one place to play and stay cool. Simply place it in the middle of the bird bath, make sure the water level is well above the pump, and enjoy the fountain of water that begins working within seconds.
Get the Mademax Solar Bird Bath Fountain Pump at Amazon for $129.9
7. Vermont Christmas Company Backyard Birds Jigsaw Puzzle
Bird lovers can spend a peaceful evening assembling the Vermont Christmas Company Backyard Birds Jigsaw Puzzle. This 1,000-piece puzzle measures 30 inches by 24 inches when completed and is produced on a thick, premium-quality puzzle board. Once it’s complete, users can glue it together and display it in their home or put it back in the box to tackle another time. The puzzle is an excellent gift for enthusiasts12 years and up who love a good challenge.
Get the Vermont Christmas Company Backyard Birds Jigsaw Puzzle at Amazon for $17.95
8. Urban Deco Deck Bird Feeders
Setting up a bird feeder in a tree is the common way to attract birds, but bird watchers tend to prefer a closer look. The Urban Deco Deck Bird Feeder uses a sturdy clamp to mount to a deck railing to bring birds closer to the house while feeding. Dual plastic pans are included to provide both food and water to peckish birds. To attract hummingbirds and songbirds, place a potted plant on one side and use the other for birdseed. It’s a unique way to bring nature a little closer to the window.
Get the Urban Deco Deck Bird Feeders at Amazon for $16.14
9. Topspeeder Blue Hummingbird Wind Chime
The Topspeeder Blue Hummingbird Wind Chime is no ordinary yard decoration. This adornment features solar LED lights that charge during the day to produce a beautifully lit group of hummingbirds once the sun goes down. Each light can last up to 100,000 hours. Each chime comes with a hook and can be hung from trees, fences, patios, or in gardens to light up the night.
Get the Topspeeder Blue Hummingbird Wind Chime at Amazon for $15.99
10. Bird Nesting Heart Ornament
Some birds build rather sharp nests made of twigs to protect themselves from predators, but perhaps they would benefit from easy access to a soft nest lining. While your grandmother might have tossed hair clippings to the birds for nest building, this nesting material holder is filled with pure alpaca fleece. Your gift recipient can hang it next to a bird feeder or birdhouse to encourage birds to pluck some material to line their nests and indulge in the soft comfort.
Get the Bird Nesting Heart Ornament at Etsy for $28.95
11. Vortex Optics Glasspak Binocular Harness
Binoculars can be kept safe from outdoor elements with the Vortex Optics Glasspak Binocular Harness, which keeps them snug and secure while bird-watchers are out in the wilderness. The harness can hold a wide range of full-size binoculars and features mesh side pockets to hold other bird-watching necessities. The pack weighs about 8 ounces, so it’s easy to carry and provides tethers that attach to the binoculars so they won’t drop.
Get the Vortex Optics Glasspak Binocular Harness at Amazon for $29
12. Mark Feldstein & Associates Singing Bird Wall Clock
Telling time is a little more fun with the Mark Feldstein & Associates Singing Bird Wall Clock. At every hour, a different bird sings a song to signal the passing of time and alert those who are listening. This 13-inch clock is battery-operated and comes with a light sensor that deactivates the singing when the room goes dark, so users can rest assured the birds won’t wake them throughout the night.
Get the Mark Feldstein & Associates Singing Bird Wall Clock at Amazon for $39.95
13. Sunnydaze Glazed Ceramic Classic Outdoor Bird Bath
Bird baths of all shapes and sizes make a beautiful and unique presentation in the yard or garden. Not only can they offer visiting birds a refreshing drink of water, but they can spruce up the appearance of a flower garden, too. After a round of testing, the Sunnydaze Glazed Ceramic Classic Outdoor Bird Bath came out on top in our best bird bath guide. It’s pretty, available in a dark blue or seafoam color, and is made of glazed ceramic—very easy to clean and fade-resistant.
Get the Sunnydaze Glazed Ceramic Classic Outdoor Bird Bath at Amazon for $199
14. Best Choice Products 4-Hook Bird Feeding Station
Some bird watchers have limited space to view or attract birds: The Best Choice Products 4-Hook Bird Feeding Station is the perfect gift to use space efficiently and bring the birds closer. Standing 91 inches tall, this feeder has four adjustable hooks and two trays to hold water pans. The station can attract many varieties of birds when the user hangs different types of food from different hooks, maximizing the variety of birds who visit. This feeding station won’t tip over since it has a four-pronged base plus ground stakes. Swing the hooks to the preferred position and tighten with wing nuts to provide maximum access for any passing bird.
Get the Best Choice Products 4-Hook Bird Feeding Station at Amazon for $34.99
15. API Bird Bath Deicer
Frozen bird baths can’t refresh winter birds. Surprise the birders in your circle with this electric bird bath heating element that will keep the water moving in the coldest temperatures. The heater features a built-in thermostat that turns on only when the water temperature drops low enough to require heat to prevent freezing. Set it in the bowl to convert an existing unit into a heated bird bath. And don’t worry—the heating element is covered so it won’t harm any critter that touches it.
Get the API Bird Bath Deicer at Amazon for $58.56
16. Roxant Blackbird Compact Spotting Scope
High definition and military-grade features make the Roxant Blackbird Compact Spotting Scope an excellent gift for bird lovers. This handcrafted spotting scope comes with nonslip armored construction and a textured focus ring on the main barrel for easy gripping and viewing when bird-watching. A 45-degree angled eyepiece that extends and retracts to accommodate eyeglasses makes viewing different birds more comfortable and successful.
Get the Roxant Blackbird Compact Spotting Scope at Amazon for $42.99
17. Brome Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder
Birds and squirrels aren’t inclined to share space, and the birds often defer to squirrels at a feeder and fly elsewhere. This squirrel-proof bird feeder might be the perfect gift for birder friends whose squirrels have driven away the birds. The bird feeder is cleverly designed to keep squirrels from getting at the seeds with a ringed perch that will close off access to the feeder when the heavier weight of a squirrel presses the perch down. In our testing of squirrel-proof bird feeders, this product was easy to set up and performed well.
What our tester says: “We love Brome’s feeders because they’re well-built and do a great job of thwarting squirrels. This model in particular was easy to hang right out of the box and accommodated a wide range of birds.”—Debbie Wolfe, Product Reviews writer and tester.
Get the Brome Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder at Amazon for $109.32
18. Celestron Nature DX 8×42 Binoculars
Many people love birds, but bird watching is a hobby that is more fun with some specialized equipment. New bird watchers who travel to bird-friendly areas to seek out new species, or even friends who have a large property and wish they could see the birds who are nesting farther away will benefit from this small pair of rubberized, waterproof binoculars. These binoculars have multicoated lenses to sharpen distant images more brightly so each detail and color on a bird can be seen better and fit in a pocket, so they’re easy to take along on a hike.
Get the Celestron Nature DX 8×42 Binoculars at Amazon for $125.89
19. LeBrazen Bird Lamp
It’s hard not to be charmed by this playful bird lamp, which displays several different birds on the illuminated lampshade. The lamp has a simple design otherwise, so it can add a classy touch of bird decor to pretty much any room. Plus, it’s possible to choose the lampshade’s trim color to match it to an interior color palette.
Get the LeBrazen Bird Lamp at Etsy for $67
20. A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching
Bird watching can start anywhere—even in the most populated of places. Give your city-dwelling friends this pocket guide to pigeons so they can learn more about this misunderstood bird. It explores the history of the (previously loving) relationship between humans and pigeons, and is a field guide too, so they can learn more about their ever-present feathered friends.
Get the Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching at Amazon for $13.94
