Gift for a bird lover: 12 original ideas

Do you know someone who stands by the window with a cup of coffee in the morning to watch the tits? Or someone who instantly recognizes every birdsong? Then you are looking for a gift for a bird lover. And that is more fun than it seems, because there is much more to think of than another bag of birdseed.

Whether it is a Christmas gift for a nature lover, a birthday, or a thank-you gift: in this article you will find 12 original ideas. From clever gadgets to beautiful garden decorations, and for those who really doubt, a gift card.

Gift for a bird lover who wants to see everything

Some bird lovers want to be as close as possible. For them, these gifts are perfect:

1. A nest box with a camera. With this, you follow the entire breeding season closely, from the first nesting material to the day the young leave the nest, without disturbing the birds. View our camera nest boxes.
2. A pair of binoculars. A good pair of binoculars opens up a new world. Suddenly you see the difference between a finch and a great tit, or spot a great spotted woodpecker high up in the tree. In the binoculars collection you will find models for the garden and for walks.
3. A window bird feeder. You attach this bird feeder directly to the window. This way, the birds eat right in front of your nose, literally at breakfast.

Beautiful gifts for the garden enthusiast

A gift for a garden enthusiast can also simply be beautiful. These ideas combine design with a function for the birds:

4. A designer bird feeder. Sleek, modern, or playful: a bird feeder can be a real eye-catcher in the garden. View our designer bird feeders.
5. A birdbath. A birdbath on a stand or a hanging birdbath attracts birds all year round to come and drink and bathe. A beautiful sight and a great pleasure for birds.
6. A special nest box. Think of a nest box made of reeds, ceramic, or wood-concrete, or a box for a specific species such as the robin or the swift.
7. Garden decoration with a bird theme. Wood-carved birds, a wind chime, or a bird silhouette make the garden just a bit more personal.

Gifts for beginners and children

Has the recipient just started bird watching? Or are you looking for something for a child who is curious about nature? Then these gifts are a nice start:

8. A starter kit. A bird feeder or silo with matching feed is ideal to get started right away. View our starter kits.
9. An insect hotel. Fun to hang up together and exciting to discover who comes to live there.
10. A building kit. Assembling a nest box or bird feeder yourself is a nice activity for a rainy afternoon, and the result will hang in the garden for years to come.

Something for indoors or a gift card

Not every bird lover has a large garden. Fortunately, there are also gifts for indoors or for the balcony:

11. Home accessories and posters with birds. A beautiful poster with garden birds, a set of magnets, or other home accessories with a bird theme bring nature into the home. A balcony feeder is also a nice choice for those who do not have a garden.
12. A gift card. Do you not know exactly what the recipient already has? With a gift card, he or she can choose something themselves, from a new nest box to a supply of birdseed. View our gift cards.

Tips for choosing the right gift

Still in doubt? Then ask yourself a few questions before choosing:

• How much space does the recipient have? For a balcony, you choose compact products; for a large garden, it can be a bit bigger.
• What do they already have? A second bird feeder is nice, but a pair of binoculars or a camera nest box can be just that new element.
• When are you giving the gift? A nest box as a Christmas gift comes just in time, because the best time to hang it up is in the autumn or winter, before February.
• Which birds come to the garden? If many tits come, then a box with an opening of 25 to 28 mm for the blue tit or 32 mm for the great tit is a good choice.

With a gift that suits the garden and the interests of the recipient, you give something that you will enjoy for a long time. And the birds enjoy it too. This way, a gift for a bird lover actually becomes a gift for the whole garden: for the recipient, but also for the tits, blackbirds, and sparrows that use it daily.

Need even more inspiration? Take a look at our gift tips collection and find the perfect gift for the bird lover in your circle.