Gifts for Bird Lovers

If you know someone who enjoys bird watching or looking after the birds in their garden then buying them a bird related gift for a birthday, Christmas, anniversary or other special occasion if a thoughtful touch.

A gift that lasts all year long is a magazine subscription to a bird related magazine. Not only will your recipient get a new gift every month but most magazines offer a free gift when you subscribe which means you have something extra to give. Bird magazines are filled with practical advice for both the novice and experienced bird watcher and are filled with stunning photographs to really add to the enjoyment.

A membership to a conservation charity such as the RSPB is another great idea for a gift for a bird lover. Not only will you be doing your bit for wildlife but membership offers many perks such as access to nature reserves and other days out. Choose a special gift subscription so that your recipient receives their membership in a special presentation pack.
Similarly a virtual gift is another idea of giving something while helping a cause. It is possible to buy gifts that sponsor birds for or provide them with food or nesting places. You gift will come in a presentation pack and your recipient will be able to learn about the bird you have chosen to sponsor.

Gift experiences are becoming more and more popular and you can now find experiences for bird lovers such as bird of prey days. These offer the chance to learn about eagles, hawks and owls at special training centres as well as the opportunity to take the birds out and watch them fly. The gift will come in the form of a voucher in a presentation box that can be exchanged at a suitable time and location of the recipient’s choosing.

Another unusual idea is to buy a bird friendly plant or tree such as a honeysuckle, hawthorn or rose bush. Not only will these last for years then will add colour to an outside space and attract birds.

Of course there are many practical gifts that you can buy to help your bird loving friend with their hobby such as binoculars or spotting scopes. Decorative bird tables, bird baths and nest boxes are also available as well as hundreds of books on birds and bird watching.

So if you have a bird loving friend take some time when you next want to buy them a gift and find them something that they will be sure to cherish.

Find RSPB Gift Membership and other gifts at British Bird Lovers.