Looking for a gift for that person who has everything? You have a limited budget? You can’t bear to buy another product that will lose its appeal after a few days??
How about introducing a new activity…backyard birding? Bird watching is a hobby that crosses all economic and age brackets and is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in North America. It is the perfect solution for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list. With the purchase of a basic feeder that attracts a wide variety of birds, you can give a gift that will be enjoyable throughout the seasons. There are birdfeeders and accessories to suit all tastes, budgets and locations. If you make a small gift basket that also includes a quality bag of seed, a brush for cleaning and a book or CD that identifies birds by sight or sound, your novice “birder” will have all the necessary components to get started. You could even include a coupon for your time which can be redeemed to help set up the new feeder.
For experienced birding enthusiasts, adding a speciality feeder might increase traffic to their backyard. Consider a suet feeder, peanut feeder or one especially made to attract orioles, finch or hummingbirds. A heated bird bath and speciality plants and shrubs would also be a good gift choice to attract more birds. Gift certificates for a seed buying program or a donation made in the recipients’ name to a local Nature Center or Audubon Society are other options.
Shopping for birding products couldn’t be easier. Basic models and some accessories are available in big box stores. Speciality stores carry a wider variety of feeders and high quality items such as binoculars. Their staff are usually very knowledge and helpful and as a rule, service is their motto. If you want the convenience of shopping from home, there are lots of online dealers that carry birding products. It is also an easy way to have your birding gift shipped directly.
Whatever birding product you happen to choose, you can take pride in knowing that it is a gift that keeps on giving…
Happy Birding and Happy Holidays!
