Ithaca, NY-The Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers gifts for nature lovers that support bird conservation at the same time. From a book that “sings” to smartphone apps and online learning, here are some suggestions to delight the bird lover in your life. All gifts are available at www.birds.cornell.edu/BirdGifts.
The Birds of North America Online The definitive reference for more than 700 bird species. ($5 stocking stuffer for a 30-day subscription or $42 for an entire year)
Bird Apps Find more birds with BirdsEye, upload sightings from the field with BirdLog, or discover 24 North American birds in four games for kids with My Bird World ($3.99-$19.99).
Singing Book The Bird Songs Bible is a unique reference featuring recorded sounds for each bird species that breeds in North America-nearly 750 in all. ($89)
Birds of Paradise: Revealing the World’s Most Extraordinary Birds Stunning photographs of all 39 species are shown for the first time. ($40)
The Bird Watching Answer Book Expert answers to questions about bird watching, attracting birds, protecting habitats, and more. ($14.95)
Birds & Beans Coffee A tasteful gift that supports organic shade-grown coffee farms that give shelter and sustenance to more than 60 species of migratory birds. ($11.70 & up)
Online Bird Course Gain new insights through this five-week online course, “Courtship and Rivalry in Birds.” ($295. Cornell Lab of Ornithology members receive a $40 discount when enrolling by phone at 866-326-7635).
Cornell Lab Membership Lab membership supports efforts to improve the understanding and protection of birds around the world. The quarterly Living Bird magazine is included. ($35)
For more gift ideas, visit www.birds.cornell.edu/BirdGifts
