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Fun & Unique Gifts for Birders and Bird Lovers
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items Your birder friends probably have the binoculars and local field guides they want, but these gifts will help them feel seen in their passion for birds! Are you the one into birding? Treat yourself! :) Personally, I’m a big birder, and these items giv...
ME-based. I LOVE my warbler charms! They're perfect for the binoculars to tell whose are whose — and for a little extra fun! Plus, which you get is a surprise! everyone Painting Bunting hat!? Queer artist.
Surprise Warbler Charm by Camp Mustelid
(OH-based.) Charley Harper's work is stunningly intricate and beautiful — the more you look, the more you see! A great gift for the nature + puzzle-lovers in your life!
Canyon Country by Charley Harper - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
CA-based. An icon in wildlife art, hailing from Santa Cruz. Love his work!
Pelican by Doug Ross
PNW-based. A great way to spread the word! I've corresponded with Laurel on IG in the past, and she seems great! Woman artist.
Share the Beach Snowy Plover Button by Laurel Mundy
CA-based. Perfect to keep around for cards for friends — and you get to pick which ones! How fun! Woman artist.
8 Bird Note Cards Mix + Match by Bird vs. Bird
WI-based. So, these are stunning! Pretty sure I found this brand when I was in WI over the summer. Love love love! Woman artist.
Common Loon polymer clay earrings by Brianna Kenowski
Ukraine/CA-based. Adorable and important shirt! Love the vintage vibe. All your bird friends will be jealous! Woman artist.
Protect the Birds Shirt by Vibrant Vibe
PA-based. Watching American Goldfinches feed on coneflowers in my backyard was a huge part of what made me fall in love with birds and birding, way back in elementary school! You can imagine how much that makes me love this print! Woman artist.
A Charm of Finches Print by Sarah Draws Things
ME-based. A “Birding is for Everyone” Painting Bunting hat!? Love it! Queer artist.
Nature is for Everyone Hat by Camp Mustelid
Your bird friends will likely have the field guides they need, but this book is so much more! Not designed for the field, The Complete Birds goes into more detail than a field guide could. A great addition to any birder's library!
National Geographic Complete Birds of North America, 3rd Edition
KY-based. Stunning and hilarious collage. Her work is so fun, and includes native species. How rare and amazing is that!? Woman artist.
Bird overboard limited edition print by Vivienne Strauss.
(IL-based.) Field Notes are a go-to small notebook for the field or every day life. Now, you can get your friends limited-edition bird notebooks! I have a set, myself. :)
Field Notes - Birds and Trees of North America
CA-based. Adoooorable! Fun little shirt AND it shows your love of nature?! Amazing. Note that this says unisex, but I don't buy that…
Embroidered Great Horned Owl Cotton Pocket Tee by Animal Instincts
How fun is this!? Yes, you can play with others. But I can see birders (including myself) testing themselves with this trivia, too!
Sibley Birder's Trivia: A Card Game
(NY-based.) I love Bonobos, and they tend to have great wildlife apparel, too. This is a great not-so-ugly Christmas sweater for anyone who likes birds… or just anyone!
Disco Penguin Fair Isle Sweater
VT-based. Okay, is it just me, or is this print absolutely adorable!? Woman artist.
Diving Duck Linocut Print by OB Designs
UK-based. Something about these little salt and pepper shakers is just so cute! I've followed Hannah Turner for a while — and have some spoons by her. They're cute, high quality, and unique. A send! Woman artist.
Handmade Penguin Salt and Pepper Shakers by Hannah Turner
This book really focuses on learning about birds, not just how to find and ID them. I find it's a great way to really appreciate birds for what they are — and to impress folks with how much you know! :) A great gift for birders looking to go beyond s...
What It's Like to Be a Bird by David Allen Sibley