Five Star Gift Ideas

For your grandma who loves birding and ornithology, there are several thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that would surely make her birthday special. Here are a few suggestions to consider:

1. Birding Field Guide: A comprehensive and detailed field guide would be a valuable addition to your grandma's birding collection. Look for a guide specific to your region or one that covers a variety of bird species. This will help enhance her birding experiences and enable her to identify and learn more about the birds she encounters.

2. Bird Feeder and Bird Seed: Help your grandma attract more birds to her backyard by gifting her a high-quality bird feeder and a supply of birdseed. Watching birds visit and feed in her own backyard will bring her great joy and provide endless entertainment.

3. Birding Binoculars: If your grandma doesn't already have a good pair of binoculars, this would make an excellent gift. Opt for a lightweight and compact model with good image clarity. Binoculars will enhance her birding experiences by allowing her to observe birds up close and in their natural habitats.

4. Birding Magazine Subscription: Consider gifting your grandma a subscription to a popular birding magazine. This will keep her updated on the latest research, birding tips, and conservation efforts. It will also give her something to look forward to each month.

5. Birding Trip or Workshop: Treat your grandma to a birding trip or workshop that caters to her interests. Look for guided birding tours in nearby national parks, bird sanctuaries, or any other bird hotspots. Alternatively, you can check if there are any local birding groups or clubs that offer workshops or field trips.

6. Personalized Bird Feeder or Birdhouse: Add a personal touch to your gift by customizing a bird feeder or birdhouse specifically for your grandma. You can have her name or a special message engraved on it. This way, she can have a unique birding accessory that reminds her of your love and thoughtfulness.

7. Birding App or Software: Help your grandma explore the digital world of birding with a birding app or software that includes an extensive database of bird species, bird calls, and other useful information. This gift will be a convenient resource for her birding adventures.

8. Birding Art or Photography: If your grandma appreciates art, consider gifting her a piece of birding-themed art or photography. It could be a beautiful painting, a framed photograph of a rare bird, or even a coffee table book showcasing stunning bird images.

Remember to choose a gift that aligns with your grandma's specific preferences and needs. Regardless of the choice you make, she will appreciate the thoughtfulness and effort put into selecting a gift that reflects her love for birding and ornithology.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”