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

Found on Zazzle – See more in Retired: I Put Out For Birds (boy)

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

Found on Zazzle – See more in Embroidered Back Yard Birder Gifts

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.

T-Shirt Tuesday: Anthophile

The definition of anthophile is a person or thing that is attracted to flowers. It might also refer to an organism that feeds on flowers or their parts. That sounds like some birds that I know -- hummingbirds! Hummies love flower nectar so it makes sense to call these little jewels anthophiles.

Talk Birdy To Me T-Shirt for Birdwatchers

Do you know someone who got into birding in 2020? The year of avoiding crowds and staying safer at home drove a lot of people to find new ways to keep entertained, and birdwatching was that bright spot for so many. There was a boom in backyard birdwatching...

Red-shouldered Hawk Portrait Postcard

If you know someone who’s wild about birds of prey—especially hawks—you’ll want to check out this stunning Red-shouldered Hawk portrait. This original photograph captures the bold beauty of one of North America’s most charismatic raptors, making it an ideal gift or keepsake for any raptor...

Fun Mug for Birders Transforms with Heat

This is a fun gift idea for birders who love their coffee! This bird lover mug is heat activated with a different design showing depending on if the mug is full of hot coffee (or other beverage) or empty. If you aren't yourself until you've had at least...