Holiday Gifts for Birders 12-13-09
gengberg December 13th, 2009
Holiday gift ideas for birders
Holiday gift ideas from the Cornell Lab
1. Cornell Lab Gift Membership. A “green” gift that lasts throughout the year–and that helps the birds! Members receive Living Bird magazine. Call (866) 989-BIRD or visit our secure site .
2. The Birds of North America Online. The most authoritative information on more than 700 species, plus photos, sounds, and more, starting at just $5/month or $42/year. For details, visit ourwebsite.
3. The Bird Watching Answer Book. Cornell Lab science editor Laura Erickson answers more than 200 common and not-so-common bird questions. For a signed copy, order from WBU at Sapsucker Woods .
4. The Backyard Birdsong Guide. Learn the songs of 75 species with books that sing at the touch of a button. Choose from East/Central or Western editions .
5. Bird Songs 2010 Wall Calendar. Features bird images and authentic sounds from a push-button audio player right in the calendar. Available from Chronicle Books .
6. Birdscapes: A Pop-Up Celebration of Bird Song. A feast for the eyes and ears: Full-color pop-ups and stereo sound from diverse habitats. Available from WBU at Sapsucker Woods
7. New Online Bird Course. A special gift for those who love to learn and explore: “Investigating Behavior-Courtship and Rivalry in Birds.” A five-week, instructor-guided course packed with multimedia and interactive activities to explore the meaning behind fascinating bird behaviors. To learn more or register, visit eCornell .
8. Really Wild Cards.
These elegant cards open up and sing like birds! Choose your favorite of 14 species available through WBU at Sapsucker Woods . .
9. BirdSleuth Game Cards. Help beginners learn how to identify birds.. Each pack includes photos and information on 36 species. Select from Eastern or Western sets.
10. Cornell Lab Audio Guides. Learn the sounds of birds and other animals with audio guides from the Cornell Lab’s Macaulay Library archive–the largest collection of animal sounds in the world. Browse the audio guides ..
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