Newswise — Ithaca, NY— The perfect gift for any birdwatcher is the gift of knowledge. There's always something new to learn about birds! Below are holiday gift ideas that are meaningful and environmentally friendly. Your purchases also support nonprofit conservation work by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Details and ordering information for the items listed below and for other gift ideas can be found on the Cornell Lab holiday gifts page.
Cornell Lab Membership
Cornell Lab members receive the award-winning Living Bird magazine, discounts on projects and courses, plus the latest birding news in our monthly eNewsletter. A printable card for gift memberships is available to give to recipients.
Bird Academy Courses
Bird Academy helps enthusiasts of all levels pursue their passion with an entire catalog of self-paced, online courses. Choose from courses such as The Joy Birdwatching, Wonderful World of Owls, Gardening for Birds and Nature, Hawk & Raptor ID, and many more. View our course catalog with a special holiday offer.
Birds of the World
Birds of the World is the Lab’s premium scholarly reference that contains life history details on every species and every family in the world! An annual subscription provides 24/7 access to comprehensive information on each species’ appearance, taxonomy, habitat, breeding, and behavior. Subscribe by the month or by year.
All About Backyard Birds
These guides areperfect for the just-beginning or novice birdwatcher. There are two regional versions—Eastern/Central North America and Western North America. Each provides information about 120 of the most popular species with illustrations, maps, and other bird identification tools. You’ll also find a tutorial for Merlin Bird ID, the Lab’s free interactive bird identification app. Learn more.
Winged Heroes
Join Emilio, a loveable city pigeon, and his feathered friends in this action-packed graphic-novel adventure. This science-filled story from the Cornell Lab’s Mya Thompson is told through endearing artwork by Virginia Greene and spotlights real-life bird superpowers. Great stocking stuffer! Check it out.
Find out how to order these gifts and others at https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/shop-for-our-cause/
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