Gift Ideas for Backyard Birdwatchers

In this highly unusual year, backyard birdwatching was a positive highlight for many people who faced quarantine, working from home, and forgoing familiar social activities. Discovery of wildlife at home has recruited many into the fantastic hobby of birdwatching and lots of folks who were already turned on to birds got to know their neighborhood and back yard birds more intimately. Here are some fun gift ideas for backyard birdwatchers.

Funny I Put Out for Birds T-Shirt

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This is a cheeky design that uses a vintage-style illustration of a young boy feeding some wild birds. The text uses an old-school font to say "I Put Out For Birds". 

Shown here on a unisex Ringer T-Shirt, this "I Put Out For Birds" design with muted warm colors looks great on white or light apparel styles. 

I Love My Backyard Birds Mug

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A flock of common North American birds comes together in this design made for backyard birders. Species include Blue Jay, Red-winged Blackbird, Indigo Bunting, Black-capped or Carolina Chickadee, and American Robin. These familiar birds often visit feeding stations or residential areas.

Get this unique "I Love My Backyard Birds" design on a "combo" mug as shown, or pick from other drinkware options, including beer steins and frosted glass mugs.

Simple Birdhouses Embroidered Hoodie Sweater

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If providing housing for your feathered friends is part of your backyard birding enjoyment, a hoodie with embroidered birdhouses is a fun choice. This cute hoodie is great to wear as you monitor breeding success or watch the comings and goings of birdhouse residents. 

Shown here on a brown unisex hoodie, you can get this embroidered birdhouse design on a variety of other apparel colors or styles.

Funny Anti-Squirrel Hat for Bird Lovers

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Eastern Grey Squirrels are known to be cute, voracious, and, sometimes, bird feeder pests. This funny design features a fluffy squirrel sitting within a "no" symbol of a red circle with a diagonal cross line. The graphic image is a simple message for bird lovers -- squirrels are not welcome! If you know someone who struggles to keep squirrels off of their bird feeders, this would make a funny gift.

Get this funny design on a trucker hat as shown here or find "Anti-Squirrel" on t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more.

Makeshift Birder: The Official Uniform of Accidental Birders

Whether you just identified your first cardinal or you’ve been pretending to know the difference between a warbler and a wren for years, our funny Makeshift Birder shirt is here for you. This playful, comfortable long-sleeve jersey-style tee embraces the beautifully imperfect journey of casual birdwatching. You...

Swallow-tailed Kite Cartoon Art Keychain

Soon, Swallow-tailed Kites will return to the southeast of the United States after wintering in South America. These beautiful black and white raptors soar high in the sky; they are a sign of springtime for us here in Florida. We expect to see them at the end of...

I See Birds Funny Home Decor for Birdwatchers

Here’s a home décor piece that perfectly blends shabby chic country style with a touch of birdwatching humor. This unique wooden box sign is designed to look like an old-school ophthalmologist’s eye chart—but with a clever twist just for birders.

Fun Gift Idea for Bird Lovers: Big Pack of Owl Stickers

Here's a fun and affordable gift idea the birdwatcher, bird lover, or owl fan in your life. This is a huge pack of 100 different owl stickers! The variety pack of owl stickers includes a nice mix of realistic...