Winter is a great time for birdwatchers. You can find lots of exotic migrants, escaping harsh Siberian weather, & the lack of foliage makes them easier to spot.
Harsh winters also tempt shy species into the garden, looking for food.
Christmas is an ideal time for giving gifts to birdwatchers as they can make use of them straight away, possibly on a walk after dinner.
The following gifts for bird watchers have been carefully selected to be both practical and inspirational so that the giver will be fondly remembered while the recipient enjoys their hobby.
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This clever bird feeder brings the action right up to your window, making armchair birdwatching a reality.
Less timid species like Robins will be the first to try this out but others will soon follow them to the food.
Simple to attach it can be up & running in minutes, bringing hours of enjoyment.
Less timid species like Robins will be the first to try this out but others will soon follow them to the food.
Simple to attach it can be up & running in minutes, bringing hours of enjoyment.
Window Birdbox
Following on from the success of the feeder the window bird box offers a low tech peek into the nesting birds busy lives.
This will only work in a quiet area that is not disturbed but offers a unique view through the one way mirrored back.
The box has been designed for Robins & species of a similar size.
Put in place just after Christmas so that the birds can acclimatise themselves with a potential new home.
This will only work in a quiet area that is not disturbed but offers a unique view through the one way mirrored back.
The box has been designed for Robins & species of a similar size.
Put in place just after Christmas so that the birds can acclimatise themselves with a potential new home.
Collins Complete Guide to British Birds
The key to enjoying birdwatching is a really good identification book.
This beautiful Christmas present is recognised as one of the best books to take out in the field, combining clear and easy to use picture guides in a handy sized volume.
I have a copy & over the years, whenever I spot a new species, I write in the date & location, which makes for some great memories.
Why not get two, one for the home and one for the car as you never know when you will need it.
This beautiful Christmas present is recognised as one of the best books to take out in the field, combining clear and easy to use picture guides in a handy sized volume.
I have a copy & over the years, whenever I spot a new species, I write in the date & location, which makes for some great memories.
Why not get two, one for the home and one for the car as you never know when you will need it.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Compact Digital Camera
This camera is immensely popular with bird watchers as it combines powerful functionality in a compact body.
Even professionals will carry this as a second camera, as the speed of use is sometimes essential for getting an unexpected shot.
The high-quality photos can be cropped to effectively double the zoom.
The exceptionally sharp lens & autofocus makes stunning photography as simple as point & shoot.
Even professionals will carry this as a second camera, as the speed of use is sometimes essential for getting an unexpected shot.
The high-quality photos can be cropped to effectively double the zoom.
The exceptionally sharp lens & autofocus makes stunning photography as simple as point & shoot.
Nikon Aculon A30 Binoculars
These are ideal as a birdwatching gift.
Their compact size & low weight make them ideal for long periods of use.
Yet this slim body packs a punch with multi-coated 25mm lenses offering a wide viewing range and bright image, which is just what birdwatchers prefer.
Certainly the best choice in their price bracket.
RSPB Gallery Birdtable
This is a must for every bird lover's garden.
The high platform keeps birds safe from predators, although siting it close to a thorny bush will help attract more visitors as they can digest their meal undisturbed.
The roof keeps food dry and also provides protection from Sparrow Hawks.
Simple to set up this Christmas Gift will be a handy feeding station for years to come.
Birdbox Camera
Now you can bring Springwatch into your very own living room.
This provides you with the complete package to bring live action from the nest to you, without disturbing the occupants.
This is ideal for school projects & who knows? If you discover one of the more unusual species using your box you might be sending the images to Chris Packham!
This provides you with the complete package to bring live action from the nest to you, without disturbing the occupants.
This is ideal for school projects & who knows? If you discover one of the more unusual species using your box you might be sending the images to Chris Packham!
Bird Bath
Birds require a source of water right through the year, from a scorching summer to a freezing winter.
This design is bird friendly, providing a shallow pool with textured sides for a secure grip.
This perfect Christmas gift also makes a stylish garden ornament.
This design is bird friendly, providing a shallow pool with textured sides for a secure grip.
This perfect Christmas gift also makes a stylish garden ornament.
Coconut Shells
These RSPB approved bird feeders are popular with a wide number of species but especially Blue Tits.
Packed with a high-calorie mix of insects and fat they are ideal for giving birds a boost through the winter.
They can be hung from tables, feeders, and trees, & can be refilled with bird-friendly kitchen scraps.
All biodegradable of course.
Packed with a high-calorie mix of insects and fat they are ideal for giving birds a boost through the winter.
They can be hung from tables, feeders, and trees, & can be refilled with bird-friendly kitchen scraps.
All biodegradable of course.
Squirrel Repellent
While most gardeners enjoy visiting wildlife there are some animals that they would rather keep at bay, particularly in sensitive areas.
This handy gardening gift can be positioned wherever it is needed using the spiked stand. It is independently powered by solar energy so needs no leads or mains supply.
The passive infrared (PIR) sensor detects movement up to 7m. away, activating the device, deterring only the offending animals & not birds or other wildlife.
This Christmas gift is also ideal for keeping squirrels away from bird feeding stations.
This handy gardening gift can be positioned wherever it is needed using the spiked stand. It is independently powered by solar energy so needs no leads or mains supply.
The passive infrared (PIR) sensor detects movement up to 7m. away, activating the device, deterring only the offending animals & not birds or other wildlife.
This Christmas gift is also ideal for keeping squirrels away from bird feeding stations.
Opticron 8x42 BGA Monocular
Voted best monocular for birders in its price bracket this offers a real alternative to binoculars.
With only one barrel costs are reduced so you get more bang for your buck.
They are also easier to pocket & less weight to carry.
With a larger objective lens than binos it also has advantages in low light.
With only one barrel costs are reduced so you get more bang for your buck.
They are also easier to pocket & less weight to carry.
With a larger objective lens than binos it also has advantages in low light.
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