{"id":2860,"date":"2019-04-27T10:57:23","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T14:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vampstampnews.com\/wpbirdseed\/wordpress\/?p=2860"},"modified":"2021-08-16T06:24:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T10:24:20","slug":"gifts-for-birders-birdwatchers%ef%bb%bf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/gifts-for-birders-birdwatchers%ef%bb%bf\/","title":{"rendered":"Gifts For Birdwatchers\ufeff &#038; Birders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-504092019.jpg\" alt=\"Watching a Purple Finch Watching Me\" class=\"wp-image-2887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-504092019.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-504092019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-504092019-256x192.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><span style=\"color:#abb8c3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Watching a Purple Finch Watching Me<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need gift ideas for a birder or a backyard birdwatcher? Or maybe you are a bird lover yourself and want gift ideas to hint to someone else. Whether for Mother\u2019s Day, Father\u2019s Day, a birthday or a holiday gift, here are some ideas to make a birder or bird watcher smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Gift Ideas In This Post:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-is-the-gift-for-a-birder-or-a-bird-watcher\" data-level=\"2\">Is the Gift For a &#8220;Birder&#8221; or a &#8220;Bird Watcher&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-feeder-birdbath-gifts\" data-level=\"2\">Feeder &amp; Birdbath Gifts<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-bird-feeders\" data-level=\"3\">Bird Feeders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-birdbaths\" data-level=\"3\">Birdbaths<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-binoculars-harness-bags-gifts\" data-level=\"2\">Binoculars, Harness &amp; Bags Gifts<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-quality-binoculars\" data-level=\"3\">Quality Binoculars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-binoculars-harness\" data-level=\"3\">Binoculars Harness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-birding-bags\" data-level=\"3\">Birding Bags<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-gifts-to-learn-about-find-birds\" data-level=\"2\">Gifts To Learn About &amp; Find Birds<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-online-birding-class-cornell-lab-s-bird-academy\" data-level=\"3\">Online Birding Class: Cornell Lab&#8217;s Bird Academy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-books-about-birds\" data-level=\"3\">Books About Birds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-birding-apps\" data-level=\"3\">Birding Apps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-give-flowers-that-attract-hummingbirds\" data-level=\"2\">Give Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-cameras-and-scope-gifts\" data-level=\"2\">Cameras and Scope Gifts<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-camera-and-or-lens-for-bird-photography\" data-level=\"3\">Camera and\/or Lens For Bird Photography<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-suggested-cameras-lenses\" data-level=\"4\">Suggested Cameras &amp; Lenses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-birding-scope\" data-level=\"3\">Birding Scope<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-photo-editing-apps\" data-level=\"3\">Photo Editing Apps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-free-and-or-diy-birding-gifts\" data-level=\"2\">Free and\/or DIY Birding Gifts<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-diy-birdbath\" data-level=\"3\">DIY Birdbath<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-make-birdsavers-blinds\" data-level=\"3\">Make Birdsavers Blinds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-free-smartphone-birding-apps\" data-level=\"3\">Free Smartphone Birding Apps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-more-ideas-for-birding-gifts\" data-level=\"2\">More Ideas for Birding Gifts?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-the-gift-for-a-birder-or-a-bird-watcher\">Is the Gift For a &#8220;Birder&#8221; or a &#8220;Bird Watcher&#8221;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note<\/em>: People can enjoy birds in different ways. Some bird lovers are \u201c<em>Birders<\/em>,\u201d people who leave their home to seek out birds wherever they may be. Others are \u201c<em>Backyard Birdwatchers<\/em>\u201d who often put out feeders and birdbaths in their yard to draw birds to them. And some people are both. So when choosing gifts, keep the recipient\u2019s interests and approach to birds in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-feeder-birdbath-gifts\">Feeder &amp; Birdbath Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bird-feeders\">Bird Feeders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birdwatchers)  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a seemingly endless number of bird feeders out in the world. Some are excellent and some are frankly junk. The feeders on this list are feeders I use and like in my own yard. I think any one of these would make a great gift for birdwatchers. I\u2019ve done posts\/reviews on most of them. (Follow their links to read more about them.) Look for these feeders in bird specialty stores or if you can&#8217;t find them locally, I\u2019ve also included Amazon links.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Will-Birds-Find-My-Feeder-Blog-Post-Nancie-Waterman-Copyright-2017-10.jpg\" alt=\"A White-Breasted Nuthatch at a Birds Choice Upside-Down Suet Feeder Filled with a Nut Block\" class=\"wp-image-1722 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Will-Birds-Find-My-Feeder-Blog-Post-Nancie-Waterman-Copyright-2017-10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Will-Birds-Find-My-Feeder-Blog-Post-Nancie-Waterman-Copyright-2017-10-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/birds-choice-roofed-suet-feeder-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Upside Down Suet Feeders: Birds Choice <\/a>(Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Birds-Choice-Single-Upside-Feeder\/dp\/B0012SCNBI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=birds+choice+upside+down+suet+feeder&amp;qid=1556372283&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-5-fkmrnull&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=74f2266ab896a0556de57fd4d034aa1c&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Birds-Choice-Feeder-with-Cardinal_Nancie_Waterman_2016.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Cardinal Enjoying Safflower in the Birds Choice Fly Through Platform Feeder\" class=\"wp-image-1061 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Birds-Choice-Feeder-with-Cardinal_Nancie_Waterman_2016.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Birds-Choice-Feeder-with-Cardinal_Nancie_Waterman_2016-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Birds-Choice-Feeder-with-Cardinal_Nancie_Waterman_2016-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/putting-a-ground-feeder-on-a-pole\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fly Through Platform Feeder: Birds Choice<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Birds-Choice-18X12-Fly-Through-Platform\/dp\/B00161BI0S\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2TBHZOWLXWYRU&amp;keywords=birds+choice+feeder&amp;qid=1556371547&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=birdschoice+,aps,150&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=76f34e63f2763f3e40a14ecd9923ca45&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Birds-in-Birds-Choice-Hanging-Platform-Feeder.jpg\" alt=\"White-Breasted Nuthatch, House Finches, American Goldfinch &amp; Northern Cardinal in Birds Choice Hanging Feeder\" class=\"wp-image-513 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Birds-in-Birds-Choice-Hanging-Platform-Feeder.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Birds-in-Birds-Choice-Hanging-Platform-Feeder-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/birds-choice-hanging-open-platform-feeder-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Large Hanging Platform Feeder: Birds Choice<\/a> (Review. Note: Dome separate.) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Birds-Choice-17X14-Hanging-Platform\/dp\/B001QBR3PC\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=birds+choice+hanging+feeder&amp;qid=1556371619&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=d823ce08e49e128b77ce8acb65426550&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Will-Birds-Find-My-Feeder-Blog-Post-Nancie-Waterman-Copyright-2017-2.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Jays Enjoying Peanuts at Small Birds Choice Hanging Feeder\" class=\"wp-image-1709 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Will-Birds-Find-My-Feeder-Blog-Post-Nancie-Waterman-Copyright-2017-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Will-Birds-Find-My-Feeder-Blog-Post-Nancie-Waterman-Copyright-2017-2-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/birds-choice-hanging-open-platform-feeder-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Small Hanging Platform Feeder: Birds Choice<\/a> (Review of larger version.) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Birds-Choice-10X10-Hanging-Platform\/dp\/B001QEYJRY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=birds+choice+hanging+platform+feeder&amp;qid=1556367693&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=1a3a86dc42d13ec3f213dedec56c3e71&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlings-Dumping-Seed-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-103312019.jpg\" alt=\"Birds Choice Small Hopper Feeder\" class=\"wp-image-2609 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlings-Dumping-Seed-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-103312019.jpg 501w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlings-Dumping-Seed-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-103312019-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlings-Dumping-Seed-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-103312019-160x192.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small Hopper Feeder: Birds Choice \/ <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Birds-Choice-2-Sided-Hopper-Hanging\/dp\/B002W9ICIO\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2TBHZOWLXWYRU&amp;keywords=birds+choice+feeder&amp;qid=1556371176&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=birdschoice+,aps,150&amp;sr=8-41&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=613bd42237ad597fc9c107ee3082ac30&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:31% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Squirrel-Buster-With-Baffle-589x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Squirrel Buster Plus Feeder with Erva Baffle\" class=\"wp-image-31 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Squirrel-Buster-With-Baffle-589x1024.jpg 589w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Squirrel-Buster-With-Baffle-172x300.jpg 172w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Squirrel-Buster-With-Baffle.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/squirrel-buster-plus-bird-feeder-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">\ufeffSquirrel Buster Plus Feeder<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/node\/3019731011\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Brome&amp;ref_=bl_dp_s_web_3019731011&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=13c540d4e7975fbf71d6a8959b936266&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Squirrel-Buster-Classic-Feeder-Review-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104092019.jpg\" alt=\"American Goldfinches on Squirrel Buster Plus Classic Feeder\" class=\"wp-image-2783 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Squirrel-Buster-Classic-Feeder-Review-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104092019.jpg 441w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Squirrel-Buster-Classic-Feeder-Review-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104092019-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Squirrel-Buster-Classic-Feeder-Review-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104092019-141x192.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/squirrel-buster-plus-bird-feeder-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Squirrel Buster Classic Feeder<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/node\/3019731011\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Brome&amp;ref_=bl_dp_s_web_3019731011&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=13c540d4e7975fbf71d6a8959b936266&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"794\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bird-Feeder-Review-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-8.jpg\" alt=\"American Goldfinches in Woodlink Feeder\" class=\"wp-image-1914 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bird-Feeder-Review-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Bird-Feeder-Review-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-8-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/woodlink-squirrel-proof-seed-tube-feeder-erva-feeder-pole-extensions-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\">Woodlink Copper Feeder<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wood-Link-Coppertop-Cages-Feeder\/dp\/B005RGCAPU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2UQH9F22RQ8FV&amp;keywords=woodlink+caged+bird+feeder&amp;qid=1556372050&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=woodlink+cage,aps,143&amp;sr=8-13&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=665a1a624a3bfddfd785622813f0af08&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Thwarting-Grackles-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-3.jpg\" alt=\"Goldfinches &amp; House Finches on the Nuttery Globe Seed Feeder\" class=\"wp-image-1924 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Thwarting-Grackles-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-3.jpg 798w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Thwarting-Grackles-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-3-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Thwarting-Grackles-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-3-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/common-grackles-vs-the-nuttery-globe-seed-feeder-plus-a-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nuttery Globe Feeder<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nuttery-GLBD02-Globe-Seed-Feeder\/dp\/B00FFXOMR4\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=15IJBBKN6EDSN&amp;keywords=nuttery+bird+feeder&amp;qid=1556372091&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=nuttery+,aps,150&amp;sr=8-30&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=3cf1e214bfd7109c14a8d465a8598966&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Erva-Bluebird-Mealworm-Feeder-copyright-2019-Nancide-Waterman-904022019.jpg\" alt=\"Carolina Wrens eating mealworms on Erva Starling Proof Mealworm Feeder\" class=\"wp-image-2651 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Erva-Bluebird-Mealworm-Feeder-copyright-2019-Nancide-Waterman-904022019.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Erva-Bluebird-Mealworm-Feeder-copyright-2019-Nancide-Waterman-904022019-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Erva-Bluebird-Mealworm-Feeder-copyright-2019-Nancide-Waterman-904022019-280x192.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/ervas-starling-proof-mealworm-feeder\/\" target=\"_blank\">Erva Mealworm Feeder <\/a>(Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008JCAUJC\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=08aa32e78ca3b7cebf80afabe665afcf&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Goldfinches-eating-Nyjer-2.jpg\" alt=\"Goldfinches Eating Nyjer at an Aspects Nyjer Tube Feeder\" class=\"wp-image-228 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Goldfinches-eating-Nyjer-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Goldfinches-eating-Nyjer-2-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/aspects-quick-clean-nyjer-feeders-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aspects Nyjer Tube Feeder<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001BB8L8K\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=3fa1565ae6bb6a88aea905d8f6c2234e&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Aspects-Hummingbird-Feeder.jpg\" alt=\"Aspects Hummingbird Feeder\" class=\"wp-image-723 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Aspects-Hummingbird-Feeder.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Aspects-Hummingbird-Feeder-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Aspects-Hummingbird-Feeder-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/putting-up-the-hummingbird-feeders\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aspects Hummingbird Feeder <\/a>(Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003XL7WZO\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=1343f5f2c4d43e5d7ad140841f59f576&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When buying a feeder, also give some thought to where the recipient might put it. Will they need an extra hook to hang it? A pole to hang it on? A baffle to keep squirrels off it? If you are gifting a feeder, one additional idea would be to include a bag of appropriate bird seed\/food as part of the gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-birdbaths\">Birdbaths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birdwatchers)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offering water can be an important way to draw a wide variety of birds to your yard. There are all kinds of birdbaths available that suit all kinds of tastes and budgets. If your favorite birdwatcher has a yard, think about giving them a birdbath. Here are two that I use in my yard that I like very much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Art-Pole-Birdbath-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104242019.jpg\" alt=\"Studio-M Art Pole Birdbath &quot;Butterfly Haven&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-2817 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Art-Pole-Birdbath-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104242019.jpg 334w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Art-Pole-Birdbath-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104242019-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Art-Pole-Birdbath-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104242019-107x192.jpg 107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/my-favorite-birdbath-studio-m-birdbath-art-pole\/\" target=\"_blank\">Studio-M Art Pole Birdbath<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/Studio+M\/page\/4E185C34-2920-4856-B6C2-C4709A82DE35?ref_=ast_bln\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Choosing-Heated-Bird-Baths-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-3.jpg\" alt=\"Erva Deck Mounted Bird Bath\" class=\"wp-image-1756 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Choosing-Heated-Bird-Baths-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Choosing-Heated-Bird-Baths-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-3-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Choosing-Heated-Bird-Baths-copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2018-3-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/choosing-and-maintaining-heated-bird-baths\/\" target=\"_blank\">Erva Deck Mounted Bird Bath <\/a>(Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/node\/8386626011\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Erva&amp;ref_=bl_dp_s_web_8386626011&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=6cc4b3f1f4efcfaed3982e2c88ac003b&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Also See: DIY birdbaths below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-binoculars-harness-bags-gifts\">Binoculars, Harness &amp; Bags Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quality-binoculars\">Quality Binoculars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birdwatchers &amp; Birders)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pair of good quality binoculars is a gift that would be useful to both birders and birdwatchers. I have personally owned and used two types of Nikon binoculars for birding. Both are mid-priced, costing hundreds of dollars but not thousands. Both are solid good quality binoculars that will work well for birding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am currently using the Nikon Monarch 7 10&#215;42 binoculars and like them very much. The way the Monarch 7&#8217;s depth of field works, I can get slightly higher magnification (10x vs 8x) but don\u2019t have problems finding the bird the way you sometimes can with 10x binoculars.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notes: 8&#215;42 binoculars are often recommended for watching birds because they give decent magnification but their depth of field allows you to fairly easily find a bird in front of you. You also need to think about how much you want to spend as they can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. More expensive binoculars can give you crystal clear views with excellent color even in low light levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-204272019.jpg\" alt=\"Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars\" class=\"wp-image-2884 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-204272019.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-204272019-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-204272019-211x192.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nikon Monarch 5 8&#215;42 Binoculars \/ <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-7576-MONARCH-Binocular-Black\/dp\/B00C66C950\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Nikon+Monarch+5+8x42+Binoculars&amp;qid=1556375382&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=4eb619206ab469bfd89d9cd583b0866c&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104272019.jpg\" alt=\"Nikon Monarch 7 10x42 Binoculars\" class=\"wp-image-2882 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104272019.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104272019-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-104272019-205x192.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nikon Monarch 7 10&#215;42 Binoculars \/ <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-7549-MONARCH-10x42-Binocular\/dp\/B008K7HW38\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Nikon+Monarch+7+10x42+Binoculars&amp;qid=1556375427&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=765a8afe5edd99ea5229a1b2eaea867f&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-binoculars-harness\">Binoculars Harness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birders)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need an gift idea for a birder who already has a pair of binoculars? How about a binoculars harness?  If you only pick a pair of binoculars off a table to check out a bird on your feeder, you probably don&#8217;t really need a harness for them. But a regular binocular neck strap can result in muscle soreness when you walk around with binoculars hanging from your neck for hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, a binocular harness takes weight off your neck, making the experience much more pleasant. This is the harness I use. It is one of the best birding purchases I&#8217;ve made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vortex-Optics-Binoculars-Harness-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Optics Binoculars Harness\" class=\"wp-image-703 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vortex-Optics-Binoculars-Harness-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vortex-Optics-Binoculars-Harness-1-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/vortex-optics-binocular-harness-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vortex Optics Binoculars Harness<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/482F43E6-8B6D-4FE2-80D8-A0098F61C728\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ingress=2&amp;visitId=adcdb31d-22ed-45b9-aff1-c838b4e2c581&amp;ref_=bl_dp_s_web_5454532011&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=f0336bfdfc42358bc77eb0ea29da3b09&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-birding-bags\">Birding Bags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birders)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you need a gift for a birder with lots of stuff to tote? When you go out birding, you often have quite a bit of gear to bring with you. A bag that holds what you need, keeping it convenient, but that doesn&#8217;t get in your way, can make a big difference in your experience. These are the bags Jim and I use when we go for a day-long birding trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-204252019.jpg\" alt=\"Mountainsmith Drift Lumbar Pack\" class=\"wp-image-2848 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-204252019.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-204252019-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-204252019-287x192.jpg 287w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/choosing-a-birding-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mountainsmith Drift Lumbar Pack<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B015S7OJ1A\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=0dfbbac29b997e96b4203cacd2138165&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-304252019.jpg\" alt=\"Pacsafe Metrosafe 3 Liter Anti Theft Shoulder Bag\" class=\"wp-image-2850 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-304252019.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-304252019-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-304252019-270x192.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/choosing-a-birding-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pacsafe Metrosafe 3 Liter Anti Theft Shoulder Bag <\/a>(Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Metrosafe-Anti-Theft-Crossbody-Bag-Earth-Cross-Body\/dp\/B076DPBH3C\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=pacsafe+metrosafe+3+liter+anti+theft+bag&amp;qid=1556372772&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3-fkmrnull&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=78419807ba06f91f8b9a89fcf20aead5&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-404252019.jpg\" alt=\"Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack\" class=\"wp-image-2852 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-404252019.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-404252019-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-404252019-298x192.jpg 298w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/choosing-a-birding-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B015S7OOEW\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=979d035f3846009328ed0f1ea54835ad&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gifts-to-learn-about-find-birds\">Gifts To Learn About &amp; Find Birds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-online-birding-class-cornell-lab-s-bird-academy\">Online Birding Class: Cornell Lab&#8217;s Bird Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birdwatchers or Birders)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does your favorite birder or birdwatcher want to learn more about birds? The folks at Cornell Lab of Ornithology know a lot about birds. I&#8217;ve taken several of Cornell&#8217;s online Bird Academy classes (and am still working my way through a few more.) There are classes for beginners and classes that are more advanced. Many focus on bird identification, but you can also learn about bird behavior and biology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some courses are focused on birds you might see in your backyard while others are broader classes that cover one or more species found in the United States. I especially like the classes taught by Dr. Kevin McGowan. I have learned a lot through their classes. I have personally received some of their courses as a gift and I loved it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.allaboutbirds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Cornell Lab&#8217;s Bird Academy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-books-about-birds\">Books About Birds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birdwatchers or Birders)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birdwatchers or birders who would like to learn more might enjoy a book about birds. While there are lots of printed bird field guides, I personally use bird identification apps. I do have a few specialty field guides (often a Kindle version I can take with me but some are good for reading through to prepare for a birding trip.) When reading about birds, I especially like books that take you beyond identification and look at bird behavior and biology (on a layman&#8217;s level.) Here are a few books that I particularly like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Warbler Guide  \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Warbler-Guide-Tom-Stephenson-ebook\/dp\/B00DG7XHPY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=the+warbler+guide&amp;qid=1556369238&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=9ae8dc8277cc4d4e19aded6fed09b469&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beaks, Bones &amp; Bird Songs \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beaks-Bones-Bird-Songs-Struggle-ebook\/dp\/B01FIV80CU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1YV09XHOPGAK5&amp;keywords=beaks+bones+and+bird+songs&amp;qid=1556369279&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=Beaks+bon,aps,205&amp;sr=8-1-spell&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=4d498ce1fae8e8db530266ed62d4e3e0&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/into-the-nest-book-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Into The Nest<\/a> (Review) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Into-Nest-Intimate-Courting-Parenting-ebook\/dp\/B00KLNAJDY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=10XL5NPWHSO67&amp;keywords=into+the+nest&amp;qid=1556369319&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=into+the+nest,aps,161&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=9c5726462146d8d216cc3fc548960e2c&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sibley Guide to Bird Life &amp; Behavior \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sibley-Guide-Bird-Life-Behavior\/dp\/0679451234\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=The+Sibley+Guide+to+Bird+Life+&amp;+Behavior&amp;qid=1556369382&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=5cc690a5660002f5686a6295ee25ddaa&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-birding-apps\">Birding Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birders and some Birdwatchers)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does your birdwatcher or birder have a smartphone? With the advent of smartphones, many birders have moved away from dragging paper field guide books into the field. They instead use smartphone birding ID apps. Some are free (covered a little later) and some must be purchased or need a subscription. I touch on these birding apps in my <a href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/my-four-favorite-birding-apps\/\">&#8220;Four Favorite Birding Apps&#8221; post<\/a>. (Note: Links below go to the app&#8217;s website pages.) These are the kind of gifts that a birder can use often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ibird.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">iBird Pro:<\/a> Purchased outright. Excellent in-depth bird ID app. (Note: I originally purchased iBird Ultimate. Because of changes required by Apple&#8217;s store, the equivalent version is now iBird Pro.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdseyebirding.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">BirdsEye: <\/a>Monthly subscriptions. Several available, depending on the country where you will be birding. Very helpful for birders who want to find birds seen recently in a particular area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-flowers-that-attract-hummingbirds\">Give Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birdwatchers)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the gift is to be given during the warmer parts of the year\/country, you might consider flowers that appeal to hummingbirds, either flowering plants that could be planted in the garden or in a container for outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, look for native plants and regardless, be sure they are neonicotinoid free. Neonicotinoids are broad spectrum systemic pesticides (so they can get into the roots, leaves, pollen and nectar of a plant) that can kill pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Some stores label plants treated with this pesticide but at some stores you will need to ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look\nfor nurseries in your area that sell plants native to your area.\nOften plant tags will note when a particular flower is native and\/or\nattractive to hummingbirds. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cameras-and-scope-gifts\">Cameras and Scope Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-camera-and-or-lens-for-bird-photography\">Camera and\/or Lens For Bird Photography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birdwatchers and Birders who want to photograph birds.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many birders and backyard birdwatchers get drawn into bird photography. But to get decent pictures of birds, especially birds in at a distance, your smartphone camera or a basic point and shoot camera isn&#8217;t going to cut it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional bird photographers and many dedicated amateurs use DSLR cameras with long lens of 400 mm or higher. Amateurs on a budget or who are more comfortable with a camera that is more point-and-shoot, might instead go for a bridge camera with a built in long lens. (See my post on <a href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/photographing-birds-at-magee-marsh-nikon-coolpix-p900\/\">photographing birds at Magee Marsh<\/a> for a demonstration on why a longer lens is important.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suggested-cameras-lenses\">Suggested Cameras &amp; Lenses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing a camera for bird photography is a really big topic that is too large for a paragraph. These are the cameras my husband and I use to get your research started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Nikon-Coolpix-p900.jpg\" alt=\"Nikon Coolpix p900 is a Super Zoom Bridge Camera\" class=\"wp-image-668 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Nikon-Coolpix-p900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Nikon-Coolpix-p900-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/photographing-birds-at-magee-marsh-nikon-coolpix-p900\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon Coolpix p900<\/a> (Article) \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-COOLPIX-Digital-Camera-Optical\/dp\/B00U2W4JEY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=23POKRB4P56QN&amp;keywords=coolpix+p900&amp;qid=1556372829&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=coolpix+p,aps,164&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=5fdc92eb41e8fda0e0e06444ed77bf38&amp;language=en_US\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nikon Coolpix p900 or p1000 bridge camera: I have the Coolpix p900 which is an easy-to-use, lightweight point and shoot camera with a long reach. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-COOLPIX-P1000-Digital-Camera\/dp\/B07F5HPXK4\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1DJ7SNT4WOD7Z&amp;keywords=coolpix+p1000&amp;qid=1556372888&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=coolpix+p100,aps,211&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=741be1bbb79f42b7e346b6a6211adc13&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">Coolpix p1000<\/a> is the newer version with some additional cool features. My p900 still works fine though so I couldn&#8217;t justify springing for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-404252019.jpg\" alt=\"Canon EOS 7D Camera with 400 mm Canon Lens\" class=\"wp-image-2852 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-404252019.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-404252019-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Choosing-A-Birding-Bag-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-404252019-298x192.jpg 298w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canon EOS 7D (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Canon-Mark-Digital-Camera-Body\/dp\/B00NEWZDRG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=36ISWDGKLVSRX&amp;keywords=canon+eos+7d+mark+ii+body&amp;qid=1556369819&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=canon+eos+7d,aps,156&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=92264e21017a05d084e44af396f28e33&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">On Amazon<\/a>) + Canon 400 mm lens (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Canon-400mm-Super-Telephoto-Cameras\/dp\/B00009USW3\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3NJJ0F7A4TUII&amp;keywords=canon+400mm+telephoto+lens&amp;qid=1556369893&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=canon+400+mm,aps,144&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=28e089ced059927362d4dab0e94c49fe&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">On Amazon<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canon EOS 7D DSLR camera w\/Canon 400 mm lens: This is the camera and lens that Jim uses. If you get a DSLR, keep in mind that you will need at least a 400 mm lens for most bird photography. (Professionals and really committed birders will usually\/often go higher with 600 or bigger lenses, but these are even more expensive and are too heavy to handhold and need a tripod.)  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nikon-D7500-With-Tamrom-100-400-Lens-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-11182019DSC_9242.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4625 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nikon-D7500-With-Tamrom-100-400-Lens-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-11182019DSC_9242.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nikon-D7500-With-Tamrom-100-400-Lens-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-11182019DSC_9242-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nikon-D7500-With-Tamrom-100-400-Lens-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-11182019DSC_9242-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nikon-D7500-With-Tamrom-100-400-Lens-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-11182019DSC_9242-648x391.jpg 648w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Nikon-D7500-With-Tamrom-100-400-Lens-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-11182019DSC_9242-318x192.jpg 318w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nikon D7500 (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XvRbRV\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tamron 100-400 mm Lens (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/342lSAw\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nikon D7500 DSLR Camera with Tamron 100-400 mm Lens: I recently purchased this camera and lens for birding. While more expensive than my Coolpix p900, it is still on the lower budget end of bird photography gear. It lets me photography birds-in-flight and other faster moving birds. I recently posted about choosing this gear: <a href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/bird-photography-camera-on-a-budget\/\">Bird Photography Camera On a Budget: Nikon D7500<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-birding-scope\">Birding Scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birders)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While not every birder has or needs a scope, they can be wonderful in certain birding situations. A scope is a powerful tool that can allow you to view birds that are too far away to see well with regular binoculars. And they can get you a more magnified look at a bird than you can see somewhat with binoculars. They are particularly useful for watching waterbirds that are often way off shore or otherwise far away and hard to see.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most birding scopes are too heavy to be hand-held successfully so when purchasing a scope, you almost always also need a good quality tripod to mount it on as well as a protective cover designed for your particular scope. To get good quality, you will likely be spending thousands of dollars. This is another huge subject and again, while I&#8217;ve tried out a few scopes on group bird walks and in stores, I haven&#8217;t used them all. This is the scope my husband and I use and like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-304272019.jpg\" alt=\"Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 Scope\" class=\"wp-image-2885 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-304272019.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-304272019-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gifts-For-Birders-Copyright-2019-Nancie-Waterman-304272019-205x192.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 Scope \/ <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zeiss-Conquest-Spotting-30-60X-Eyepiece\/dp\/B01MFCTBHJ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Zeiss+Conquest+Gavia+85+Scope&amp;qid=1556375337&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1-fkmrnull&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=birdbino-20&amp;linkId=7c74f5bdb4d42e057d2cd8f591b45d29&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-photo-editing-apps\">Photo Editing Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birdwatchers and Birds who like to photograph birds)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your birdwatcher or birder friend enjoys taking pictures of birds, they may need photo editing software. I used Adobe products like Lightroom and PhotoShop for many, many years. While their quality is excellent, I dropped them when Adobe moved to a subscription-only payment model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I now use On1 Photo Raw, which can be purchased outright. This program is like a mash up of Lightroom and PhotoShop. While a little rougher around the edges than Adobe products, it does good quality work on adjusting my photos and the company continues to actively to improve it and add features. (I&#8217;ve found their 2020 version to be faster than the previous version.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also recently started using Affinity Photo, a worthy alternative to PhotoShop for many purposes. It is sold for what I think is a very reasonable price but without a subscription requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On1 Photo Raw (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.on1.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">On1 Company website<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adobe Lightroom (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/photoshop-lightroom.html\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Company website<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affinity Photo (<a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Serif Company website (opens in a new tab)\">Serif Company website<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-and-or-diy-birding-gifts\">Free and\/or DIY Birding Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to give someone a birding related gift on a limited budget? How about a free or do-it-yourself idea?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diy-birdbath\">DIY Birdbath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birdwatchers)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While birdbaths often cost hundreds of dollars, you can make one using inexpensive supplies from your local home improvement store. If you are creative, you could decorate it as well. (To make sure you are not adding anything toxic to birds, just keep the decorations on the outside and not inside where the water goes.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Homemade-Birdbath.jpg\" alt=\"A Simple Inexpensive Homemade Birdbath\" class=\"wp-image-684 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Homemade-Birdbath.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Homemade-Birdbath-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/make-your-own-birdbath\/\">Make A Birdbath<\/a> (Article)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DIY-Birdbath-With-Something-to-Hide-Nancie-Waterman-Copyright-2017-4.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Birdbath With Something to Hide\" class=\"wp-image-1688 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DIY-Birdbath-With-Something-to-Hide-Nancie-Waterman-Copyright-2017-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DIY-Birdbath-With-Something-to-Hide-Nancie-Waterman-Copyright-2017-4-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/my-newest-diy-birdbath-has-something-to-hide\/\">DIY Birdbath With Something to Hide<\/a> (Article)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-birdsavers-blinds\">Make Birdsavers Blinds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to: Birdwatchers)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Huge numbers of birds die each year due to striking window glass. If this is a problem that the birdwatcher recipient has at their home, you might offer to make them a set of Birdsavers <em>&#8220;Zen Window Curtains&#8221;<\/em> to go over one or more of their windows. This project uses minimal supplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Reducing-Bird-Strikes-with-Birdsavers-Copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2017-7.jpg\" alt=\"Zen Window Curtains\" class=\"wp-image-1518 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Reducing-Bird-Strikes-with-Birdsavers-Copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2017-7.jpg 402w, https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Reducing-Bird-Strikes-with-Birdsavers-Copyright-Nancie-Waterman-2017-7-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdseedandbinoculars.com\/wordpress\/reducing-bird-strikes-diy-birdsavers-project\/\">Birdsavers &#8220;Zen Window Curtains&#8221;<\/a> (Article)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-smartphone-birding-apps\">Free Smartphone Birding Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Appeals to Birders and\/or Birdwatchers)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several apps that work on smartphones that are incredibly useful for identifying birds that are free. If you know someone who has a smartphone but isn&#8217;t technically savvy but you are, you might offer to set them up with these apps and show them how to use them. (Note: Links below go to the app&#8217;s website pages.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.ebird.org\/customer\/portal\/articles\/1848031-ebird-mobile-apps-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">eBird Mobile App<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/merlin.allaboutbirds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Merlin Bird ID App<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audubon.org\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Audubon Bird Guide App<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawkwatch.org\/about\/news-and-events\/news\/item\/1013-raptor-id-app-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Raptor ID App<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-ideas-for-birding-gifts\">More Ideas for Birding Gifts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have additional gift ideas for birders or birdwatchers? Have you given or received a birding related gift that was especially appreciated? Please add your ideas to the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nancie  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to read more posts about birds?<\/strong> When you subscribe below, you&#8217;ll get an email whenever a new post goes up (and ONLY then. 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