STOCKING STUFFERS BIRD LOVERS WILL ADORE…

6. BIRDY BOOKS Avid readers would love a reflective book on the joys of birding.  Bird books and novels, like The Big Year by Mark Obmascik, Life List by Olivia Gentile, or The Biggest Twitch by Alan Davies and Ruth Miller, would make excellent, entertaining gifts.

7. MAGAZINE MANIA Subscriptions to birding magazines, like Birds & Blooms, BirdWatching, Bird Watcher’s Digest and Wild Bird Magazine, make wonderful gifts for fellow birders.

8. DREAMY DOCUMENTARIES If you know somebody who treasures wild birds, chances are they would be giddy to see a birdy DVD , like Winged Migration, March of the Penguins and The Life of Birds, peeking out from their stocking on Christmas morning.

9. EAT, DRINK, BIRD AND BE MERRY This is a great bottle cap opener from Pacific Bird. Use it for holiday entertaining or for home decor! This would make an excellent stocking stuffer for any bird lover (over the age of 21, or course!).

10. NOVELTY BIRDING GIFTS Birders, at least the ones I know, are more than happy to poke some fun at their brilliant, albeit quirky, hobby. Some of the most fun gifts for birders are novelty items. From avian-inspired hats and sweatshirts to snarky bumper stickers, keychains, skateboards and neckties, there are many chuckle-worthy options. I found a number of birder gifts on Zazzle.com, Etsy.com and Magnificentfrigatebird.com. Here are just a few examples:

11. ECO-FRIENDLY These eco-friendly water bottles are perfect for any birder to use out in the field.

12. A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME… that women love jewelry!  This Free Bird Feather Pendant is the perfect gift for the elegant birder in your life. Made from recycled sterling silver (or gold-dipped recycled sterling silver), this petite, handcrafted feather necklace offers an inspirational symbol that can be worn proudly around the neck of any free spirit.