Things You'll Need:
- Basket
- Bird Seed
- Bird Feeder
- Birding Supplies
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Step 1
Choose a basket that will accommodate the items you select. Choices range from decorative baskets to buckets or pails designed to store birdseed in.
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Step 2
Select an assortment of bird seeds. Consider specialty seed mixtures for the particular birds you birdwatcher attracts or desires to attract. Include a bag of black oil sunflower seeds as these are the most versatile and provide added energy for weary birds.
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Step 3
Provide suet feeders and variety of suet cakes. The feeders can be purchased for few dollars and the cakes to fill them are inexpensive and readily available in hardware stores.
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Step 4
Purchase a new bird feeder. These range in price from inexpensive plastic feeder for under $5 to high quality feeders that will last for years that may cost over $100. Choose a feeder that fits your budget.
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Step 5
Add a digital camera and birdwatchers binoculars to allow your bird watcher to capture images of birds. You can purchase a combination set for a little over $50.
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Step 6
Include a squirrel baffle. These are available wherever bird feeders are sold. Squirrel baffles are designed to prevent squirrels from accessing feeders and will prevent the damage squirrels inflict on feeders.
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Step 7
Include a good bird field guide. There are many available at your local bookstore to choose from. Look for one that includes colored photos, detailed bird descriptions, and field markings.
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Step 8
Complete the gift basket with a birdwatcher journal. National Audubon Society Birder's Journal is an excellent choice. It features informational sources and the ability to cross reference sighting.
