Bird Watching – Gifts for your birding friends

Give your birdwatcher friends gifts that attract birds. Show them that you know what

makes them happy and that you care about them. There are many practical gifts that can be used in the lawn or garden that are pleasing to the eye. There are many designs and materials the gift giver can choose from. These gifts are not limited to any one occasion. You can give bird gifts for birthdays, anniversary, thank you gifts, and especially Christmas.

Birds are attracted to flowers and the sound of running water. Potted plants or hanging baskets are one gift item. Hummingbirds are attracted to red flowers, so red flowers are a good choice. An outdoor tabletop water feature is a great idea for a bird gift item. If your friend has a flower filled lawn or garden then feeders and other bird accessories that will attract birds will be a great addition to their garden.  Here are some suggestions on how

to select bird gifts.

Bird feeders: Black Oil Sunflower seeds attract the widest range of birds, such as Chickadees, Grosbeaks, Jays, Cardinals, Finches, Nuthatches, and the beloved Goldfinch. Starting with this type of feeder is a must.  Even the long time birdwatcher friends can always benefit from “just one more”.   A simple tube feeder that holds sunflower seeds would look good hanging from a tree or pole.

All finches are attracted to thistle seeds. These tube feeders look the same as other feeders, but have small feeding ports on their sides with perches.  You can find the best tube feeders from Songbird Essentials.  They  are made in the U.S.A. and will last for many years. The entire Songbird Essentials line is featured on our website.

Bird Baths really look good in a lawn or garden.  You are giving hours of pleasure as your

friend watches the birds bathe and play in the water. Bird baths are made from many materials and come in many price ranges.  If you want a long lasting and durable bird bath I suggest one made of  concrete with reinforcing fibers such as our Cloud Bird Bath.   Birds are attracted to running water and a bird bath with a built in water dripper or sprayer is particularly effective. Decorative bird baths come in a variety of designs such as flower or cloud motifs. Brass and ceramic bird baths are another option as well as bird themed baths for still more variety.

Birds are attracted to bird houses and the proper one will lure in a particular type of bird, such as bluebirds. Birdhouses are always a welcomed gift for bird watchers; they know that they will look good in their lawn or garden.

Bird theme garden figurines make a great gift for the lawn or garden of your birding friend.  Bird decor items such as doormats, mugs, mouse pads, and ornaments are always appreciated.  We offer matching sets on our site.