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Bird watchers are rabid about bird watching
and rightfully so. If you are looking for Christmas gift ideas for bird watching presents
here are a few keepers.

Bird Watching Presents

As with practically anything in our modern society
there are all kinds of gadgets and unique gifts that make great Christmas gift ideas for bird watching presents.

1. Electronic Bird Identifier – The Electronic Bird Finder is a device that provides you with the ability to recognize bird sounds and appearances through a comparison with a database in the device. Bird appearances are shown on the device and an ear plug lets you listen to bird calls until you match what you are hearing in the wild with a specific bird in the database. About the size of a pager
the device comes in an easy to carry pouch and is built to take a pounding. You can expect to pay $25 to $50. Just search for “electronic bird finder” on the web to find cost options. .

2. Bird Watcher’s Digest – Bird Watcher’s Digest is “the” magazine for bird watchers. Great for beginners and avid birding fanatics
the magazine covers unique bird watching locations
birding tips and reviews of Big Day bird watching events to mention just a few items. A one-year subscription will set you back a whopping $19.95
money well spent when you see your friend or loved one hunkered down on the couch and reading away.

3. Trek Pod – This handy device is so cool it should be illegal. The Trek Pod is a multi-function device that acts as a hiking staff while you cruise around looking for optimal bird watching spots. Once you find the perfect location
the staff converts to a tripod you can mount binoculars
cameras and scopes onto. Oh
WHY didn’t I think of this?! You can expect to pay $135 for the Trek Pod.

4. Nomad Bird Watching Journals – A little self-promotion. Nomad Bird Watching Journals are great gifts for bird watching enthusiast. Whether they enjoy bird watching tours
backyard birding or bird watching vacations
these journals let bird watchers keep track of sightings
conditions
locations
people met and impressions of the birding experience. A great Christmas gift
you can see the journal by clicking the link in the byline of this article and expect to pay $25 for the journal with case.

Bird watching is sweeping the world. Now you know what to buy bird watching enthusiasts for the holidays.