A lot of nature gifts assume the recipient can already tell birds apart by sight. The Mark Feldstein Limited Edition 20th Anniversary Singing Bird Clock, 8 Inch teaches by ear instead, playing a different North American bird song on the hour, every hour.
Which Birds Does the Clock Actually Play?
Twelve species are featured, one per hour: American Robin, American Goldfinch, Pileated Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Common Loon, Baltimore Oriole, Purple Martin, Eastern Screech-Owl, Northern Cardinal, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Bald Eagle. A quick reference guide comes with it, along with packaging that includes bird habits and habitat information, so the recipient can match each song to the bird without looking anything up.
Will It Keep Someone Up at Night?
No. A built-in light sensor deactivates the birdsong once the room goes dark, so it won't chime through the night. That's worth knowing before you buy it for someone's bedroom or a light sleeper's living room: it only sings when there's enough light in the room to trigger it.
What Do You Need to Set It Up?
It runs on 3-AA batteries, which aren't included, so it's worth grabbing a pack to go with it. Beyond that, it's ready to use: a built-in stand lets it sit on a desk or hang on a wall, and it's framed in Green Matte.
Suited For
- Someone who enjoys birdsong but couldn't tell a robin's call from a cardinal's.
- A birder who already has feeders and binoculars and would appreciate something different.
- Anyone who wants a functional piece for the wall or a desk instead of another consumable gift.
- Someone who'd like the nostalgic pull of a clock that's sold over 8 million units since 1999.
A Classic Gift You Can Order Today
At $44.95 CAD, the Mark Feldstein Limited Edition 20th Anniversary Singing Bird Clock, 8 Inch is ready to set up as soon as it arrives, batteries aside. Order it now for anyone who'd enjoy learning birdsong without leaving the couch.
