2025 Birdy Holiday Gift Guide
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NYC Bird Alliance | December 8, 2025
Seeking nerdy, birdy gifts for nature-enthusiasts? Look no further!
FIRST STOP? OUR ONLINE SHOP.
You asked, we listened. NYC Bird Alliance has launched an online shop, where every cap, tote, and mug contributes to our mission of protecting the wild birds and habitats of New York City. From Fort Tryon to Corona Park, this exclusive NYC Bird Alliance gear will prove you’re part of the flock.
Embroidered Birdy Beanie
Stay cozy while proudly repping the NYC Bird Alliance logo. Whether you're scanning the sky for kestrels or waiting for warblers, this beanie has you covered.
- $22.00 | NYC Bird Alliance
Subway Eco Tote
Heading to the park? Carry your field guides and binoculars in style with this quintessential tote.
- $24.00 | NYC Bird Alliance
NYC Bird Alliance Mug
A new kitchen staple for avian experts and beginner birders alike.
- $18.00 | NYC Bird Alliance
GIFT AN EXPERIENCE
Classic Harbor Line Cruises
What do you give someone who has everything? An unforgettable experience!
Enjoy NYC landmarks (and birds!) from the decks of Manhattan’s finest tour boats. Classic Harbor Line yachts offer year-round charters and tours, including architecture voyages, fall-foliage adventures, and naturalist tours.
This year, Classic Harbor Line has set sail with special Days of Giving, when 100% of the proceeds from Gift Card purchases will be donated to nonprofit harbor partners—like us!
How does it work?
- Visit Classic Harbor Line’s website on Dec 9, 16, 23, and 30
- Choose your gift card amount
- At checkout, click the dropdown menu and select NYC Bird Alliance.
Note you'll only see the dropdown on the specified Giving Tuesdays: Dec 9, 16, 23, and 30.
Gift an amazing experience while helping support the waterbirds of NY Harbor.
- Gift Cards | Classic Harbor Line
NYC CHIC
From park conservancies to botanical gardens, we love our NYC partners… almost as much as we love their stellar gift shops! Check out our top picks.
New York Botanical Garden: Preserved Florals
Whether you’re seeking table decor or a celebratory bouquet, NYBG’s preserved florals are stunning and unquestionably unique.
- $14.00 - $46.00 | NYBG
Bird Collective: Woodpeckers of North America Blanket
This beautifully knit blanket showcases nine woodpecker species found in North America. The geometric design and bright colors are perfect for every birder’s home.
- $150.00 | Shop Bird Collective
Parks Project x Prospect Park Alliance: Nature Club Pocket Tee
This Prospect Park-inspired tee features bold artwork of Brooklyn’s beloved green space and city-meets-nature charm. Let your neighbors know you’re in the club while supporting our parklands.
- $42.00 | Parks Project
New York Public Library: Birds of America Ornament
John James Audubon’s 1827 Birds of America featured stunning illustrations. Perfect for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts, NYPL’s Birds of America ornament showcases Audubon’s seminal work, adding an artistic touch to your holiday decor.
- $22.00 | NYPL
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy: Egret Print
A crowd-favorite birding spot, this Erick Sahler print depicting Jamaica Bay’s lush ecosystem will directly support conservation efforts.
BIRDY BOOKS
Check out NYC Bird Alliance’s bookshelves on Bookshop.org. Each purchase supports independent bookstores.
Top-Shelf Titles
Turning to Birdsby Lili Taylor
Voted one of the best books of 2025 by The New Yorker.
Voted one of the best books of 2025 by The New Yorker.
H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
This 2016 New York Times bestseller will soon be a major motion picture, starring Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson.
This 2016 New York Times bestseller will soon be a major motion picture, starring Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson.
The Place of Tidesby James Rebanks
For a truly transportive tale, meet an iconic “duck woman” of Norway.
For a truly transportive tale, meet an iconic “duck woman” of Norway.
