The Best Gifts for Bird Lovers
These Gifts for Birders Are Perfect for Your Eagle-Eyed Friends
Picture this: It’s a beautiful spring morning. You’re strolling through the park with your feather-loving friend when a bird swoops low overhead and perches on a branch in the distance. Your friend, decked out in the best birdwatching gear, whips out her binoculars, focuses in on the far-away fowl, and proudly announces, “It’s a Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher!” You’ve never heard of a Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher, but the light in your friend’s eyes as she records the sighting in her journal makes the moment memorable. (They are rad-looking birds.)
Make more memorable moments with your favorite badass birder. Check out the best gifts for bird lovers here. You can find them all in the shop. We’ve also provided links to our online shop when available, in case you’d rather complete your holiday shopping from the comfort of your home.
9 Gift Ideas for Birders
1. NOCS PROVISIONS Standard Issue 10x25 Waterproof Binoculars
$95
Built from the ground up as a binocular ready for anything. Designed to pack easily and be held effortlessly, the Standard Issue is the binocular you wished you had all along. Top-shelf optics in a compact, go-anywhere package.
2. SMARTWOOL Women's Performance Hike Light Cushion Sock
$23
The Performance Hike Light Cushion Crew Sock's name holds all the information you really need. Seriously. It's a lightweight sock built for trekking comfortably. Plus, it's made with Merino wool, with natural odor resistance and proficiency at regulating temperatures. (You’ll find multiple heights and styles for both men and women.)
3. KAVU Spectator Hip Pack, Mushroom Hunt
$25
Let the hands-free, good times roll! This fanny pack — we mean, hip pack — with two zip closure compartments and padded back panel rides comfortably and can hold more than seems possible. The Spectator is like having a sidekick cheering you on, always there when you need it, and ready to hold your essentials in style.
4. SPECIALIZED/FJALLRAVEN Fieldsuit, Green
$220
This versatile one-piece combines performance and comfort on and off the trail. Most notable: The pockets. We’re talking two chest pockets with zippers, napoleon pockets on each side, and integrated thigh pockets. When you need more visibility at night or on a dark trail, fold up the cuffs to expose the reflective details inside the hems. (Women’s and Men’s styles and sizes available.)
5. THE NORTH FACE Class V Camp Hat, Camo Print
$30
This shallow-fit camper hat provides a fun, modern look that’s ready for all your outdoor activities. We recommend the camo pattern for your birder friends to help them disappear into the background as they wait for the next elusive sighting.
6. NOCS PROVISIONS Woven Tapestry Camera/Binocular Strap, Black & White
$27
This comfy and stylish strap makes the perfect complement to a new pair of Nocs — see item No. 1 — or any camera or pair of binoculars for that matter. Comes with a woven tapestry motif plus easy-to-use, universal attachment points.
7. SUNFLOWER CAMELBAK MultiBev Thermos, with 17-oz. Bottle and 12-oz. Cup
$50
The ultimate beverage multi-tasker for on-the-go sustainability and versatility, MultiBev is a 2-in-1 vessel that serves as both a water bottle and detachable travel cup for convenience you can carry. Double-walled, vacuum-insulated stainless steel keeps beverages hot or cold for hours. A powder coat finish and non-slip silicone base create a highly durable exterior. Easy-to-clean, dishwasher-safe, and BPA-free cap.
8. KURT'S BARS Energy Bar, DBL Chocolate OAT Extreme
$3
Some of the best-tasting energy bars; locally baked by a small but mighty group of fitness enthusiasts in the Kansas City area. Kurt’s Bars are healthy, nutritious, and, you guessed it, delicious. The perfect bar for your friends up before the sun to hit the trail as the birds start to call.
9. SKRATCH LABS Energy Bar, Chocolate Chips & Almonds
$3
Skratch Labs's energy bars have a solid nutritional profile that makes this on-the-go snack suitable for use anytime hunger strikes. The plant-based ingredients are easy to digest, with a base of nut, seed butter, and sweet fruity bites.
Still not sure? Try a Sunflower Gift Card: We put this guide together because we know that finding the perfect gift can be tough. It's also why we offer gift cards. They make great presents for relatives and friends and are a fantastic way to show appreciation for someone special. (They're always the right size and color, and they are good for a bite and drink at the Sunflower Cafe, too.)
