Gifts for the Bird Feeder who has everything:

It's hard to get a bird gift for this person because you don't know exactly what they have. So you either need to get them something unusual, something that they use up, or something you can always use more of. I like to suggest fruit feeders for these folks. They are unusual and most birders don't have one. Also consider jelly/mealworm feeders, a diamond tail-prop suet feeder, or a heated bird bath. Squirrel-proof feeders are appreciated by the good people who love to feed birds. Seed is always welcome and given the prices lately - a very nice gift. You could combine that with an overgrown bag clip called a Handy Camel which works great for resealing seed bags. Big seed logs are great for the juncos and they don't blow away in our winter winds. We have some new seed logs and even a feeder for them if you like.

Gifts for Kids:

For small kids we have Charlie Harper Sticker Books. For older kids, they might enjoy a bird feeder and the responsibility of maintaining it. If you have a budding field birder, a pair of binoculars would be highly cherished.

Gifts for the Bird Watcher:

A good field guide (or bird song CD) is always required for a beginning birder. We have some laminated guides that are great for the car. For the serious birder we have the new book Rare Birds of North America. Take the weight of your binoculars off your neck with a binocular harness. And what beginning bird watcher wouldn't want a pair of binoculars! Here's a clever idea-bring them along on one of our (free) Saturday Bird Walks, then take them out to breakfast. Give them a bird watching experience for Christmas!

Gifts for Gardeners:

We have a wide variety of gifts good for the gardener from the practical to the decorative. A glass bird bath and a decorative bird house would spruce up any garden. Also, we just got in some table-top bird feeders which look more like garden art than a bird feeder. For a more practical gift, how about a bat box, a wildlife gardening book, or some plantskydd critter repellent for your gardener. A stone bird bath will last forever and add a feeling of permanence to the garden.

Gifts for Families:

A feeder set up including a feeder, pole, and seed is a great gift to give an entire family or relative. They can all enjoy it. A nice bird bath could serve the same purpose. Take care of the Aunt, Uncle, and the Cousins all with the same gift.

Gifts for the Non-Birder:

We have nice gifts even for those who are not 'into' birds. Gifts for these folks might include shade-grown coffee, bird dish towels, cards, ornaments, puzzles, wind chimes, or a calendar.

For Stocking Stuffers:

A few of the smaller things we have that you might consider stocking stuffers are earrings and necklaces, bird ornaments, seed bells, bird CD, seed ball feeder, or even a suet cake and feeder.

For a House Warming Present:

It's always nice to bring a little present with you when you visit others during the holidays. We would suggest bringing something like a snowman feeder and seed, seed ornaments, shade-grown coffee, a small specialty bird feeder, or a bird ornament. New this year are some small bird seed bags which tell about the Scandinavian tradition of spreading bird seed on Christmas.

Anyone:

We think that bird feeders are always a great gift, be it a regular seed feeder or something different like a nyjer feeder, hummingbird feeder, fruit feeder, suet feeder, or a squirrel-proof feeder. Also, everyone needs a good field guide. Note card sets by graphic artist Wendy Morgan are always popular. Bird baths can be as much fun (or more) to watch as a bird feeder. Everyone could use a good bath or even a heated bath for the winter. And, if all else fails, we have gift certificates!