Holiday gift-giving ideas

The holidays are finally here. Are you ready? Find gifts for every bird-lover on your list at The Bird House. You can find something that's personal and thoughtful—something that will be enjoyed for a long time to come. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Birds need water during every season of the year. Winter's cold temperatures can make it difficult for them to find fresh water.

The solution? A heated baths or the addition of a heating unit to an existing bath. We have many styles of heated baths to choose from. They can be mounted on a pole, such as the one at the right. Others can be attached to a deck railing or placed on the ground.








The holidays are a perfect time to get a new feeder or bird house. They make great gifts. 

There are new tube feeders made specifically to be easily cleaned. The "Clever Cleaner" feeder has no perches that go through the tube and the bottom twists out so it can be thoroughly cleaned. Droll Yankees has a "Ring Pull" system that releases the perches and bottom of the feeder so it can be completely cleaned.

We carry a line of Droll Yankees feeders and accessories.

We have recycled hopper-style feeders from Wisconsin that have either red or blue roofs. They're functional and add a splash of color to your backyard. They're also made of the same kind of polylumber used as decking material. These feeders do not warp, twist, crack or fade. And of course the popular "Going Green" recycled feeders remain available.

We have a variety of squirrel-proof feeders that really do work. 

We've received positive feedback from customers who bought any of the Brome Squirrel Buster line of feeders. Shown here is the Squirrel Buster Plus. Birds can alight on the ringed perch to feed but the heavier weight of the squirrel causes the all-metal seed ports to shut, leaving one unhappy squirrel.

We offer Droll Yankees' Flipper, which spins the squirrel off the perch when it tries to feed. Great fun to watch! We also have the Whipper and the Dipper whose perches collapse from the weight of the squirrel but most birds can easily sit and feed.






Mailbox covers are back! Spruce up your roadside mailbox. The covers are magnetic and attach to any standard-size metal box. We have an assortment of holiday or winter designs.

Two favorite sunflower seed feeders are back: Mr. Snowman and Mrs. Snowman. Birds cling to them and pluck out the black oil sunflower seeds. It is fun to watch their antics.

Bird houses always are a good choice. There are plenty from which to select. 

We have houses for bluebirds, wrens, chickadees, titmice and other species.

We have a variety of bird houses made right here in Bethlehem and in Nazareth. They are unique, beautiful and functional. Some of the houses are made from wooden barns that had stood locally for 150 years.

We also have bird house kits so everyone can get involved in helping backyard birds.

During these cold and blustery days and nights, birds benefit from shelter. We have "Roosting Pockets" that are ideal. Small birds can snuggle into one of these pockets to keep themselves warm when the weather turns frigid.

Don't forget that we have great stocking stuffers—including designer socks! These socks are comfy, warm and good looking. Most of the designs are bird-related but we have some squirrels and chipmunks, too.

There are handcrafted aprons and placements made in Hellertown specifically for The Bird House.

The Lehigh Valley Audubon Society's updated Birds of the Lehigh Valley and Vicinity is a must-have guidebook packed with information on where to see birds in our area. The book contains excellent photos of birds you'll see locally.

Birdie Wreaths have become a holiday tradition at The Bird House. They are made completely of sunflower, safflower, peanut chips and other seed, and held together with glycerin. Many species of birds will peck at them.

What a great way for a family to pass the time together! Jigsaw puzzles are a great holiday gift. For many of us, it brings back memories of sharing good times and stories with our parents and grandparents. We have several designs.

These beautiful winter garden flags are made of an exclusive polyester blend for great durability yet they have a soft, silky feel for better drape and movement. They also are fade- and mildew-resistant.

They come in two different sizes. They're a great focal point during those drab days of winter.







The Bird House is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

We have special hours on Sundays, too. Between December 7 and December 24, you can shop Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. For those last-minute shoppers, we'll be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 24.

Products at The Bird House may sell quickly during the holidays, so be sure to hurry in!