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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

Celebrate Your Birding Milestone with a Custom Life List Shirt

For avid birders, every new bird added to the life list is a moment of joy and accomplishment. But reaching a major milestone, like your 1000th species, is something truly extraordinary. This custom-designed t-shirt celebrates that achievement with style, elegance, and a touch of personalization, making...

Real Birders Use Four-Letter Words Funny Raglan T-Shirt

This funny Real Birders Use Four-Letter Words long sleeve t-shirt is a fun gift idea for birders. Do you know the meaning of four-letter word in this context? Let me explain... Bird banders (also called bird ringers, especially in the United Kingdom) use four-letter codes to identify the...

Birdwatcher Face Masks

If you're going out where you might not be able to keep your physical distance, it's a good idea to wear a face mask. The CDC recommends the use of face coverings in addition to social distancing and other measures to fight the spread of COVID-19. If you're doubling...

Funny Straight Outta the Aviary Spoof T-Shirt

Elevate your wardrobe with a touch of humor and a whole lot of avian flair with this Straight Outta the Aviary t-shirt. This cleverly designed t-shirt spoof is a playful spoof on the iconic "Straight Outta Compton" logo, reimagined for bird lovers, birders, zookeepers, conservationists, and anyone...