by Rebecca Mayglothling

Created on: December 30, 2010

Bird watching is a very quiet hobby adopted by many nature enthusiasts. The calming effects of watching birds silently interact with nature reaps both mental and physical health benefits. Finding the perfect gift, whether for Christmas or other gift giving occasions, for the bird lover does not have to be challenging.

A very interesting bird watching gift idea is the Audobon Bird Cam. This camera hangs from a tree or awning next to a bird feeder and takes magnificent still photos and videos of visiting birds. The camera is waterproof, so it can remain near the bird feeder through bad weather. With 5.0 megapixels, this camera captures images as well as any high powered camera. The camera comes with a 32MB memory card.

The Bird Song Identifier is another interesting bird lover's companion. This hand held device will record the song of a bird, then identify the name of the bird. Two bird identifier cards come with the device; other cards can be bought to give the user a variety of birds from different areas of bird habitation.

Digital USB 4-in-1 binoculars are a must have for many bird watchers, especially the BinoCatch 4x28 USB 4-in-1 Binoculars. These binoculars can be used to watch birds, but it can also capture still images and short motion pictures. The binoculars come with 16 MB of memory and a USB cable to download all the bird images and videos.

A fun idea for bird watchers who cannot get outside on a rainy day may be the Bird Watcher's Trivia Game. This board game is a simple roll the dice and move game, with bird associated trivia cards which need to be answered correctly for advancement.

Bird watchers may also love bird books, such as the Bird Watcher's Digest, National Geographic's Birds of North America, or National Geographic's Field Guide to Birds of North America. The Bird Watcher's Digest is a subscription magazine geared toward the avid bird watcher. The NG Birds of North America is a guide to the birds of the continent, including migratory birds who are just passing through. The NG Field Guide contains more detail, with pictures of over 4,000 birds with full descriptions.

Buying a Christmas gift for the avid bird watcher may seem like a holiday challenge, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Bird watchers are a unique breed of nature lovers and they are very easily pleased with gadgets and literature to support their beloved hobby.

For more cool gifts, please visit:

http://www.findgift.com/Categories/Outdoors/Birdwatc hing/

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