25 Best Gifts for Bird Lovers and Watchers 2023

There aren’t specific clothes to wear when you’re photographing birds, but having a vest that can hold your binoculars, phone, camera and other essentials while you’re out and about, especially on a trail, is great.

Help them beat the heat when they’re outside with this bestselling bucket hat. Once they drench it in water, the brand says it will keep them cool for up to two hours. There’s also a towel option.

Binoculars can get pricey, but this pair is affordable and has really high reviews from customers as they offer 10 magnifications. “I purchased these because they were lightweight. They turned out to be really easy to use and I was able to see everything I focused on,” one reviewer wrote.

Bring the birds to them with this traditional bird call, made of birch wood and zinc. “This brings back memories, design hasn’t changed at all. Works every bit as good now as the one I had 50 years ago,” one Amazon reviewer wrote.

Great for beginners, this book will teach them everything they need to become an expert bird watcher. It doesn’t hurt that it comes filled with beautiful photos of birds in the wild.

Help them think about birds in a new way with this book, which explores what birds are doing when we see them and why. It mostly discusses backyard birds and their habits, which makes it even more enjoyable.

Bring their love of birds inside with this fun trivia game. It comes with over 100 questions to test their knowledge solo or together with friends.

If they love birds and a good laugh, this field guide could be the perfect gift. Filled with sarcastic ink drawings, critics say it’ll make them laugh out loud.

Perfect for the birder who also loves to curl up with a good read, this memoir by Christian Cooper is just the ticket. It recounts his birdwatching experiences, including the infamous one that happened in Central Park in 2020.

If they just love birds but aren’t big on birdwatching, this is still a great gift because not only can they enjoy the illustrations, they’ll also unwind by coloring.

A smart bird feeder can help them see everything that’s happening when they aren’t home. Yes, it’s great for watching all the birds that come and go, but it’s also a clever place to put their security camera for safety.

They’ll get four “bottles” in a pack, each of which are made from “proso millet, sunflower seeds, chopped corn and edible glue,” according to the brand.

They can watch birds right from their window with this clear feeder, which makes it great for apartment living. But even if they don’t live in an apartment, it’s a great gift, especially if they have a squirrel problem.

This feeder specifically targets cardinals, according to the brand, but we’re sure they’ll see all types of birds with it. What’s unique about this one is the fact that it lights up at night after it’s charged in the sun all day.

Some cultures believe that hummingbirds bring messages to people about love and hope, which makes this already beautiful wind spinner an even more special gift.