11 bird-watching gifts for the avid avian enthusiast

If there's one thing that any bird-watching fan will tell you, it's that you can never have too many pairs of binoculars! These lightweight and portable Kylietech High Power Binoculars are a nice choice when looking for bird-watching gifts - and despite their size, they're still very powerful. They're waterproof, fogproof, and tripod compatible. They come with a smartphone holder to convert the binoculars into a lens for capturing photos of birds.

Customer review: "I bought these binoculars to replace a smaller pair of less powerful ones for bird watching in the garden. These binoculars allow me to see the birds in bright clarity. They are easy to use and refocus quickly. I have a Samsung Galaxy J5, which fits the mobile attachment - not something I expected to need but a nifty gadget. My husband has very expensive binoculars and said these were excellent value. I certainly recommend them."

This tiny camera for bird boxes is designed to sit inside the Green Feathers Wireless Bird Box, allowing you to watch incredible live close-up images of chicks hatching and growing. The wide-angle lens is wider than similar cameras on the market and lets you see the entire nest, as well as birds entering and leaving the box. The included wireless receiver means the images can be transmitted from the camera to other devices to be watched and shared.

Customer review: "Bought for my dad. He absolutely loves this! Easy to set up. We have had a blue tits nest in our box for a few years, but this is the first year we have used the camera. It was amazing to watch. I would definitely recommend it!"

These white and ceramic Personalised Bird Mug make a lovely personalised gift for loved ones who love birds. While the bird design remains the same, the copy can change however you please. Each mug comes wrapped in tissue paper and in a smash-proof cardboard box.

Also, the mugs are microwave and dishwasher-safe, which is convenient. These bird mugs come in a range of beautiful designs and can be personalised, too.

Customer review: "Just what I was looking for for a bird-loving friend. The ability to personalise made it even better."

For an even more portable option, this high-power 12X50 HD Monocular Telescope High Powered with Smartphone Adapter with phone clip and tripod is a perfect gift for amateur bird photographers. As it's a monocular, it's easier to get your head around using it as a camera lens with your phone. It's a more affordable gift option than buying them a full-on professional camera - provided that they already own a smartphone, of course.

Customer review: "My husband is absolutely delighted with his belated Christmas present. Fantastic value for money."

This A5 Personalised Birdwatcher's Notebook is a unique, handmade gift that you can customise with your own text on the front cover. The 48 inside pages are all blank and unruled and - perfect for writing, sketching, and for sticking in small and personal mementoes, pictures or cuttings. The handy-size journal from Designed is a great travelling companion and fits comfortably into bags, small briefcases or wallet cases. There is a gift box available.

Customer review: "Wonderful item, beautifully made. Made my mum cry!"

Having spent a lifetime watching birds, Philippe and Élise, an ornithologist and a philosopher, respectively, draw out the secret lessons that birds can teach us. Discover why the robin is braver than the eagle, what the arctic tern can teach us about the joy of travel, and whether the head or the heart is the best route to love. A Short Philosophy of Birds: The International Phenomenon is a great gift for any bird fan! Take a dive into the natural world.

Customer review: "I bought this for my friend whose special interest is birds. It looks like a good quality book with beautiful writing and illustrations."

Every bird-lover must have a bit of birdy interior to go in their home, and this illustrated Laura Ashley Duck Egg Birds Cushion makes the perfect gift. This lovely cushion cover, handcrafted by Lavender Living Crafts and featuring a classic Laura Ashley print 'Birds' will make a fitting addition to any twitcher's home. The design is smart and vintage-like, so definitely recommended for a twitcher who likes that aesthetic.

Customer review: "Lovely cushion cover looks great in a chair overlooking the garden."

What better way to bird-watch than straight out in your garden with a bird feeder? This sweet Petyoung Wooden Bird Feeder will fit perfectly in any garden. With top-quality wood which will withstand all weather conditions and a hexagonal shape for entry points everywhere, the birds won't be able to keep away! Just put your food in the middle and enjoy the wildlife.

Customer review: "This is a really pretty and substantial little bird feeder, and it definitely allows the small birds to feed as the large ones simply can't fit in! Result."

For another garden idea, how about this decorative Natures Market Cast Iron Standing Bird Bath? It has a stand and a lovely seashell design with a bird perched on the edge. It can be used as a bird feeder or filled with water and used as a birdbath.

Customer review: "Really pretty, small garden ornament. The wildlife love it."

Made in the Lake District by Lakeland Steel, this lovely Barns Swallows Metal Tree Art are available in a range of finishes, including black, gold and silver. Simply tap them into a tree or fence post, and they will brighten up any garden or outside space. There are lots of other bird options, too, as well as the stunning barn swallows pictured. Check out this owl design!

Customer review: "Bought as a gift. It appears to be beautifully made and looks lovely in their garden. They are very pleased with it."

Impress the bird lovers in your life with this RSPB Birds In Nature Linocut Calendar 2024. The RSPB is a charity founded in 1889. Now, it is the UK's largest nature conservation charity and aims to secure a healthy environment for wildlife. On their website are plenty of resources, information about reserves and events, and the gift shop. Their online shop is teaming with stocking fillers perfect for bird-watchers.

Customer review: "Artwork is very good, lots of space to write in and it starts on a Monday as convention dictates (so many calendars confuse you with Sunday as the start, for reasons unknown)."