The best birding gift depends on where the recipient is in the hobby: an Audubon Singing Clock 13" at $59.95 suits someone who enjoys birds without feeding them, a Brome Squirrel Buster Plus Bird Feeder at $155.95 upgrades someone who already has a basic feeder, and a BeakView Bird Feeder Camera at $294.95 is built for a birder who wants to watch activity from their phone. Matching the gift to how involved the recipient already is matters more than price alone.
What's a Good Gift for Someone New to Backyard Birding?
A HummZinger Ultra 12oz Hummingbird Feeder at $39.95 is an easy starting point, since it comes with its own Nectar-Guard tips and ant moat built in, so a beginner doesn't need to buy separate bee and ant protection right away. Pairing it with a small bottle of Hummingbird Feeder Fresh Nectar Defender at $11.95 gives them a head start on keeping the nectar fresh between cleanings.
What's a Good Gift for an Experienced or Serious Birder?
A Brome Squirrel Buster Plus Bird Feeder at $155.95 is a meaningful upgrade for someone who already owns a basic feeder, since it holds more seed and adds a cardinal ring that a standard tube feeder doesn't have. For someone ready to invest in better optics, a pair of Vortex Diamondback 10x42 Binoculars at $299.00 pairs a wide field of view with Vortex's unconditional lifetime warranty, a detail serious birders tend to appreciate since it covers accidental damage without needing a receipt.
What's a Good Tech Gift for a Birder?
A BeakView Bird Feeder Camera at $294.95 lets a birder watch their feeder from a smartphone app, with 1920x1080P video and a 160 degree wide-angle view, and its baseline AI can tell a bird apart from a squirrel or a person without any paid upgrade. It's the gift to choose for someone who already has a feeder they like and wants to see more of what visits it, rather than someone who needs a feeder as their first purchase.
What's a Good Gift Under $60?
An Audubon Singing Clock 13" at $59.95 plays a different one of 12 bird species' songs on the hour, with a light sensor that keeps it quiet overnight, making it a gift that works even for someone who enjoys birds but doesn't actively feed them. A Jumbo Mason Bee Nest Kit, 92 Tubes at $26.95 is a lower-cost option for a recipient with a garden, since mason bees are pollinators rather than feeder visitors, giving the gift a different angle than another bird feeder.
Does Urban Nature Store Back These Gifts with Any Guarantees?
Yes. Urban Nature Store backs its gifts with a price match guarantee and a 45 day return window, and most Canadian orders over $125 ship free, so a gift that doesn't quite land can still be exchanged or returned within that window.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a Good First Birding Gift for Someone Who Doesn't Own a Feeder Yet?
A HummZinger Ultra 12oz Hummingbird Feeder at $39.95 is a reasonable starting point, since it includes built-in bee and ant protection so a beginner doesn't need to buy those separately right away.
Is a Bird Feeder Camera a Good Gift for Someone Who Already Has a Feeder?
Yes. A BeakView Bird Feeder Camera at $294.95 attaches to a feeder the recipient already owns, so it's a good next gift for someone who has the basics covered and wants to see more of what visits.
What's a Unique Gift for Someone Who Likes Birds but Doesn't Feed Them?
An Audubon Singing Clock 13" at $59.95 plays a different bird species' song each hour and includes a light sensor to stay quiet at night, so it suits someone who enjoys birds without needing a backyard feeder setup.
Does the Brome Squirrel Buster Plus Make a Good Upgrade Gift?
Yes, for someone who already owns a basic tube feeder. At $155.95, it holds more seed and adds a cardinal ring that a standard feeder doesn't have, making it a meaningful step up rather than a duplicate gift.
Are There Birding Gifts for Someone Interested in Gardening Rather Than Feeding Birds?
A Jumbo Mason Bee Nest Kit, 92 Tubes at $26.95 supports pollinators in a garden rather than birds at a feeder, which makes it a fitting gift for someone whose interest leans toward their yard generally rather than birdwatching specifically.
