More Funny I Put Out For Birds Gift Ideas for Backyard Bird Lovers

Put Out For Birds (kids) Tote Bag – A whimsical image of children feeding birds, and even enjoying the company of a hungry squirrel. Birder and backyard bird lover humor has text "I Put... View on Zazzle
Put Out For Birds (kids) Trucker Hat – A whimsical image of children feeding birds, and even enjoying the company of a hungry squirrel. Birder and backyard bird lover humor has text "I Put... View on Zazzle
Put Out For Birds (kids) T-Shirt – A whimsical image of children feeding birds, and even enjoying the company of a hungry squirrel. Birder and backyard bird lover humor has text "I Put... View on Zazzle
Put Out For Birds (kids) Mouse Pad – A whimsical image of children feeding birds, and even enjoying the company of a hungry squirrel. Birder and backyard bird lover humor has text "I Put... View on Zazzle

More Just a Girl Who Loves Birding Swag

iPhone 12 mini Just A Girl Who Loves Birds Birdwatching Bird Watcher Case – Fun for Birders, Birdwatchers, and Bird Lovers; Graphic Design for Girls Who Love!; Two-part protective case made from a premium scratch-resistant polycarbonate shell and shock absorbent... View on Amazon
Just A Girl Who Loves Birds Birdwatching Bird Watcher Tote Bag – Fun for Birders, Birdwatchers, and Bird Lovers; Graphic Design for Girls Who Love!; 16” x 16” bag with two 14” long and 1” wide black cotton... View on Amazon
Just A Girl Who Loves Birds Birdwatching Bird Watcher Case – Fun for Birders, Birdwatchers, and Bird Lovers; Graphic Design for Girls Who Love!; Two-part protective case made from a premium scratch-resistant polycarbonate shell and shock absorbent... View on Amazon
Just A Girl Who Loves Birds Birdwatching Bird Watcher Throw Pillow – Fun for Birders, Birdwatchers, and Bird Lovers; Graphic Design for Girls Who Love!; 100% spun-polyester fabric; Double-sided print; Filled with 100% polyester and sewn closed; Individually... View on Amazon
Just A Girl Who Loves Birds Birdwatching Bird Mug – If you're just a girl who loves birding, birds, bird watching, or other fun activities involving binoculars, this cute graphic and typographic design is for you!... View on Zazzle
Just A Girl Who Loves Birds Birdwatching Bird Grocery Bag – If you're just a girl who loves birding, birds, bird watching, or other fun activities involving binoculars, this cute graphic and typographic design is for you!... View on Zazzle
Just A Girl Who Loves Birds Birdwatching Bird T-Shirt – If you're just a girl who loves birding, birds, bird watching, or other fun activities involving binoculars, this cute graphic and typographic design is for you!... View on Zazzle
Just A Girl Who Loves Birds Birdwatching Bird Button – If you're just a girl who loves birding, birds, bird watching, or other fun activities involving binoculars, this cute graphic and typographic design is for you!... View on Zazzle

Mnemonics are memory aids. To help remember bird songs and calls, sometimes birdwatchers use mnemoics, or phrases that sound like the bird sounds. Often these phrases are funny made up sayings that help jog the memory while also tickling the funny bone.

What Are Bird Song Mnemonics?

Learning to identify birds by their songs can feel overwhelming at first—after all, the natural world is full of whistles, trills, and chatter. That’s where bird song mnemonics come in. A mnemonic is a memory aid, and in birding, it usually means a catchy phrase that mimics the rhythm or tone of a bird’s call.

For example, the American Robin’s cheery song is often remembered as “Cheer up! Cheerily, cheer up, cheerily!” The Barred Owl’s haunting hoots become “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?” These playful translations turn unfamiliar sounds into recognizable “words” that stick in your mind.

The Northern Cardinal’s clear whistles are often remembered as “Cheer, cheer, cheer!” or “Birdie, birdie, birdie!” Meanwhile, the Eastern Towhee’s sharp call is famously translated as “Drink your teaaaaa!” with a rising, drawn-out ending. These playful phrases capture the rhythm and feel of the songs, making them much easier to recognize in the field.

Mnemonics don’t always capture the exact notes, but they highlight the cadence or personality of the call. Some birders even invent their own phrases, especially when learning local dialects or less common species.

By using mnemonics, beginners can build confidence in identifying birds by ear, while experienced birders can recall tricky songs more easily. It’s a simple, fun tool that makes the language of birds feel just a little more human.

Here are some funny t-shirts for birders featuring memorable bird song mnemonics.

What Cheer Cheer Cheer Northern Cardinal Song Shirt

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The Northern Cardinal has a cheerful-sounding song, so it makes sense that the common mnemonic exudes cheer. Do you hear them singning, "What cheer, what cheer, cheer cheer cheer?!" If you hear such cheer, this funny bird-lover quote t-shirt was made for you.

Pleased To Meet Ya Chestnut-sided Warbler Song Shirt

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Ah, warbler song! Those beautiful notes we need to recall each spring as the migrants make their way through our territory once more. Remember the song of the Chestnut-sided Warbler with this fun bird song quote t-shirt that uses the CSWA mnemonic: "Pleased pleased pleased to meet ya!"

Funny Warbling Vireo Mnemonic Song T-Shirt for Birders

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The quote on this shirt is big and bold. The mnemonic for the Warbling Vireo's complicated song is long and funny. Only fellow birders will understand the saying on this shirt: "If I see you I will seize you and I'll squeeze you till you squirt!"

Drink Your Tea! Funny Eastern Towhee Song Shirt

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The elegant Eastern Towhee has an elegant mnemonic for its elegant song: "Drink your tea!" Birders will recognize this text t-shirt design as being bird-themed. Others might think you have a thing for Earl Gray.

We like what we do,
and we are not nerds!
We like to go out
and search for new birds.

Birding is fun!
Birding is great!
We love to go birding
with our best birding mates!

Love Dr. Seuss? Love birding? Love your birding buddies? This series of designs was made just for you!! Just like Thing One and Thing Two from The Cat in the Hat, you and your birding pals can be Birder One, Birder Two, and more!

This original spoof design collection is available on a variety of different shirt styles. Pick your favorite cut and color: Dr. Seuss Spoof Birder Shirts.

Birder 1 T-Shirt – This cute and funny Birder 1 gift is inspired by a beloved children's book and will no doubt bring a smile to anyone's face! Birder One... View on Zazzle
Birder 2 T-Shirt – This cute and funny Birder 2 gift is inspired by a beloved children's book and will no doubt bring a smile to anyone's face! Birder Two... View on Zazzle