What It's Like to Be a Bird by David Sibley

~$12 typical price

David Sibley's illustrated book about bird behavior: why birds do what they do, from flocking to nest building.

Why it makes a great gift

It's for the birder who can already name the bird and now wants to know what it's up to.

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Occasions: Christmas Birthday Valentine’s Day Mother’s Day Father’s Day Retirement Thank You Secret Santa

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~$11

Rite in the Rain Birder's Journal

Gives a birder an easy way to record sightings during walks and trips.

Hikers & CampersScience Nerds

~$13

Often recommended for beginners because it's small, simple to navigate and covers the whole continent in one book.

Bird WatchersBook Lovers

~$13

Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America

A thoughtful companion for someone who likes noticing more on outdoor walks.

Hikers & CampersScience Nerds

~$11

It's science told through the odd people who did it, so it works for experts and for curious non-scientists alike.

Science NerdsBook Lovers