Zineera Seth, Houston Audubon Communications and Marketing Director
It’s that time of year! You get to shower your friends and family with love and gifts. It can be challenging to think of something unique and special year after year, so we’re here to help. Whether you have bird lovers in your life or you’re trying to introduce someone to the joy of birds, there’s something on this list for everyone, even yourself!
Put a bird (or plant) on it!
Birdorable designs cute cartoon bird species available on a range of different products, from customizable t-shirts and other apparel to mugs, bags, and phone cases.
These KeyBird Keycaps are a great way to see birds while working! Pigeon Post also offers apparel, prints, stickers, stamps, and more.
Bird Collective has apparel, books, puzzles, mugs, patches, accessories, and more great birdy gifts. They also partner with and donate to organizations that protect birds.
Mustard Beetle has enamel pins, patches, stickers, apparel, and more with your favorite wild critters and plants on them. Great for stocking stuffers!
Birds & Hobbies
Knitted Birds makes Knit Kits with over 20 different birds to choose from. Each bird knitting kit is hand made in the Scottish Highlands and contains everything you need to knit a new friend.
This BeaverCraft bird carving whittling kit has everything you need to get started woodcarving. Whether your recipient is a wood carving enthusiast or would enjoy trying a new hobby, they can make something beautiful and unique with their own hands.
If your recipient is more into crochet than knitting, gift them a Woobles crochet kit! Pierre the Penguin and Kiki the Chick are great options to get started. Each kit includes materials, step-by-step videos, easy-to-follow patterns, and a pre-started piece so you can jump right in!
CornellLab’s Bird Academy has tons of courses on a wide variety of topics. One great option is How to Paint Birds with Jane Kim, award-winning bird artist and scientific illustrator. Jane and InkDwell are behind the Confluence bird mural in downtown Houston!
Birds in your Home
Uncommon Goods has some great bird-themed gifts, like this Fowl Language mug for the potty mouth in your life.
If you’re a fan of the board game Wingspan, or even just a fan of the beautiful bird art, you can purchase a print directly from the artist! Check out the Birds of Wingspan series by Natalia Rojas to add more bird art to your collection.
The Chirpy Top wine pourer chirps while you serve your favorite wine! It features hidden whistles that create a cute chirp. Plus, it’s designed for a drip free pour. Thanks to Kayla Gherardi for this awesome suggestion!
Wooden Islands has bird figurines and ornaments for your home during the holidays and year-round!
Birding
Have you ever seen something amazing from your scope or binoculars and wished you could snap a picture? You can with the Phone Skope digiscoping kit, which includes a phone case and a custom optic adapter ring, which ensures perfect alignment of your phone with your optics. They also have adapters compatible with Otterbox cases.
A binocular harness is a must-have if you don’t want your binocs swinging around. There are lots of options out there, but this one from Marsupial includes a chest pack to store your binocs. Thanks to John Scaramucci for the suggestion!
Nocs Provisions has a great selection of binoculars for beginners. These are compact waterproof binoculars built to travel, and they’re also adorable! Nocs is also a 1% For the Planet member and a Climate Neutral member. Thanks to Nova Lozano for the suggestion!
The Osprey Daylite Sling is an ambidextrous carry with an easy access cell phone sleeve, dual side zippers, and daisy chain details. Perfect for storing everything you need while birding. Thanks to Nova Lozano for this awesome idea!
Birdy Books
Linda Miller Feltner’sDrawing Nature: The Creative Process of an Artist, Illustrator, and Naturalist, is a visually stunning exploration of the artistic process by an award-winning nature artist.
Birding for Boomers: And Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World’s Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity is not just for boomers! Sneed B. Collard III’s latest book is a friendly, accessible, and humorous guide to discovering the joys of birdwatching.
We know that birds are descended from dinosaurs, but are you curious about the birds that existed with dinosaurs? Birds of the Mesozoicby Juan Benito and Roc Olivé is an illustrated guide to the marvelously diverse bird life of the dinosaur age.
The National Geographic Photo Ark by Joel Sartore is a groundbreaking effort to document species before they disappear-and to get people to care while there’s still time. You can get a signed copy of Birds of the Photo Arkwhile directly supporting the photo ark!
Bird-Friendly Gifts
While not the only contributing factor, bird-glass collisions are one of the leading human-related causes of bird loss today. Help your gift recipient deter bird collisions with one of many options to retrofit your windows at FeatherFriendly.
This one is a gift for the birds and your loved one! BirdBuddy is the original smart bird feeder. You can capture stunning photos and videos of birds that come to your feeder and even get alerts on your phone! Thanks to Julie Kiersh for the idea.
Birds & Beans coffee is certified by independent inspectors to meet the rigorous Smithsonian Bird Friendly® standards, a strong certification that supports conservation efforts. Our migratory songbirds have a much better chance at survival while on their wintering grounds in the tropics thanks to the efforts of companies like this. You can buy select brews at our Edith Moore nature shop!
Get an adorable seed character from Wild Birds Unlimited – there are many locations around Houston and tons of beautiful birdy gifts. The Memorial location staff graciously fill our bird feeders at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary when they get empty! Consider supporting this wonderful business that gives back to birds.
Support the Work of Houston Audubon
Houston Audubon staff and volunteers work hard every day to protect the birds we love and their habitat. If you’d like to support our mission to advance the conservation of birds and their habitats in the Greater Houston Upper Texas Coast region, consider one of these gift options!
Treat someone (or yourself!) with a new birdy license plate. These lovely specialty plates support bird conservation by giving $22 of the annual $30 fee back to Houston Audubon – the gift that keeps on giving. Drive around town proudly sporting the Eastern Meadowlark on your license plate.
Visit the beautiful log cabin at Houston Audubon’s Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary in west Houston to shop our newly reopened nature store! We have a wonderful selection of birdy merchandise that would make perfect gifts or stocking stuffers.
Get your fellow bird-lover a Houston Audubon membership, which allows them to enjoy members-only field trips, discounts at our nature stores and nursery open houses, and more, starting at just $40!
Get admission to 5 High Island sanctuaries all year round with the collectible 2025 High Island patch. It’s the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life. With hundreds of acres of beautiful habitat, these sanctuaries will keep them coming back.
Leave us a comment below with your own birdy gift ideas. We’d love to see what’s on your wish list this year!
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