Which hobby allows you to meet people and simultaneously study birds and their species? Only ornithology!
If you know someone who is into this, you could surprise them on their birthday by buying something that matches his interest. First know what things ornithologists carry with them while they go to the woods to watch birds; then you'll know what type of bird watching gifts are likely to be appreciated.
Believably a hat is one of the easiest and least expensive items to buy. This could be a good idea as it should improve their vision and act as a sun blocker too.
Another idea could be to find a pair of 'combat' pants which has a lot of pockets as they can accommodate many items conveniently.
Another cool item which has even more storage is a bird watching vest. For easy access to a cellular phone, water and map etc. these vests cannot be bettered.
If you know their back pack is already worn out, perhaps you get can them a new one. Though backpacks are available in various sizes you would only need a small day sack since these people need to travel light.
The most costly gift idea for a bird enthusiast is a pair of binoculars. Quality binoculars are costly because of the optics involved which allow the bird watcher to see the birds from a distance with great clarity. You can get plenty of features in binoculars; expensive versions allow lenses to be interchanged and some can be used to take pictures and videos even.
Bird watching journals are used by most enthusiasts, after all how else would they keep account of what birds they've seen and where; this could be a great gift.
For a gift with a difference, why not pay for an annual subscription to a bird watching magazine, preferably one they already read. Published monthly (sometimes quarterly), they're able to see pictures of birdies which frequent distant places around the world.
The ultimate gift for a bird watcher can be a bird watching vacation, provided you've the available funds for this expensive gift. Of all the varieties of birds, there are still vast numbers that live outside of America although some might visit during certain seasons.
Unless you talk to the recipient first and interpret their needs, you can never determine which gifts would be most appreciated. A short conversation will already give you a lot of ideas, and then you barely have to pick the right one that's within your budget and meaningful to the person.
Who knows? It's possible that during the course of your shopping, you might learn to appreciate bird watching yourself. Rather than admiring such people, you would soon be joining their group.
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