Discover Unique Bird Year Merchandise Collections

Bird Year offers a curated selection of products inspired by birdlife across North America. Every item is crafted to celebrate avian beauty, promote environmental awareness, and support conservation initiatives. Whether you’re a lifelong ornithologist or a new birdwatching hobbyist, Bird Year merchandise connects people to nature through thoughtful, high-quality design.

Seasonal and Limited Edition Items

Every year, Bird Year releases exclusive seasonal collections that reflect changes in migratory patterns and breeding seasons. These unique items are available only for short periods of time, adding rarity and emotional significance to each product.

Spring and Fall Seasonal Lines

Spring collections often feature warblers, nesting birds, and budding foliage, capturing the spirit of renewal. In contrast, fall editions emphasize migratory species such as sandhill cranes and Arctic geese, paired with warm earthy tones.

Spring 2024 Collection: Featured American Goldfinch, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Eastern Bluebird motifs across scarves, journals, and ceramic dishes.
Fall 2023 Drop: Highlighted species included the Red-tailed Hawk and Snow Goose. Item designs used recycled wool and organic cotton blends.

Limited Product Series

These include artist-signed prints, themed apparel drops, or region-specific merchandise. Only 250 signed pieces of the “Pacific Flyway” print by ornithological artist Jane Kim were produced in 2023. All items in these sets typically sell out within weeks of launch.

Apparel for Bird Enthusiasts

Bird Year apparel blends birds with contemporary fashion. Each piece uses responsibly sourced materials and features scientifically accurate illustrations of North American species.

Styles That Resonate with Nature Lovers

Bird Year T-Shirts: Made from 100% organic cotton, available in men’s, women’s, and unisex fits. Designs range from realistic depictions of puffins to stylized woodpeckers and loons.
Fleece Hoodies and Lightweight Jackets: Ideal for birdwatching in colder months, often include embroidered elements of local species like the Cedar Waxwing or Great Blue Heron.
Kids’ Apparel: Features cartoon-style songbirds and educational elements like labeled wing parts or range maps.

The apparel line helps raise awareness for avian conservation without sacrificing comfort or creativity.

Home Décor Inspired by Birds

Bird-themed home décor offers a natural, calming aesthetic that brings the outdoors indoors. Items are handmade or sustainably produced, ideal for bird lovers who want to integrate wildlife into daily life.

Signature Décor Items

Item	Description	Price Range
Hand-painted Bird Mugs	Each mug features a different bird species	$18–$25
Embroidered Throw Pillows	Cotton and recycled fabric, bird silhouettes	$30–$55
Wall Art Panels	Made from reclaimed wood, engraved birds	$60–$120
Bird Lamps	Feature soft lighting with cutout silhouettes	$75–$100

Every home collection highlights specific North American ecosystems such as wetlands or boreal forests.

Stationery and Art Prints Featuring Birds

Stationery and art items are printed on FSC-certified, acid-free paper, designed for both artistic and educational use. These products appeal to bird enthusiasts, students, and even professional ornithologists.

Artistry Meets Education

Scientific Posters: Featuring detailed bird anatomy, regional species lists, and nesting behavior diagrams.
Sketchbooks and Journals: Contain species checklists, tracking pages for bird sightings, and habitat notes.
Greeting Cards: Produced with watercolor illustrations of birds in seasonal settings. Each comes with a description of the bird on the back.

Bird Year collaborates with over 15 illustrators and field biologists to ensure accuracy and visual appeal in every printed piece.

Gifts and Accessories for Bird Lovers

Bird-themed gifts are an ideal choice for birthdays, holidays, or celebratory milestones among nature enthusiasts. Bird Year emphasizes utility with its line of accessories while maintaining bird-focused design.

Popular Gift Options

Bird Field Bags: Designed with compartments for binoculars and field guides.
Enamel Pins and Keychains: Feature designs such as the Northern Cardinal or Belted Kingfisher.
Socks and Scarves: Woven to include bird patterns, made with bamboo and wool for comfort.

In 2023, the top-selling accessory was a grey knit beanie with a chickadee patch, selling over 4,000 units from November through January.

Eco-Friendly Merchandise Options

Sustainability is core to Bird Year’s mission. The business prioritizes recycled, organic, and ethically sourced materials across every product category.

Commitments to Sustainability

Organic Textiles: All apparel uses GOTS-certified organic cotton and low-impact dyes.
Recycled Materials: Wall panels and journals include post-consumer waste inputs.
Plastic-Free Packaging: Paper-based minimal packaging, secured with compostable adhesives or twine.

Bird Year also donates 2% of sales annually to the American Bird Conservancy and Audubon Society. In 2023, donations exceeded $110,000.

Brands and Partners

Bird Year sources eco-materials from known green suppliers such as BastCore (hemp fiber), RecoverTex (recycled cotton), and BetterPackaging Co. for shipping supplies.

Collaborations with Bird Artists and Conservationists

Bird Year frequently partners with artists, illustrators, and wildlife researchers to maintain authentic representation of species and bio-diverse habitats. These collaborations enhance both the educational value and the visual beauty of its merchandise.

Notable Collaborations

Jane Kim (Ink Dwell Studio): Created the “Endangered Wings” print series in 2022.
David Sibley: Consulted for the “East Coast Birding Maps” collection, ensuring regional accuracy.
Dr. Jeff Wells (Audubon Scientist): Helped design awareness merchandise on boreal forest decline.

New collaborations are announced biannually through the Bird Year newsletter and Instagram feed. These projects often result in unique, cause-driven merchandise drops.

Customer Favorites and Bestsellers

Data from 2023 sales highlight key fan-favorite items based on total purchases, return customers, and reviews.

Top 5 Bestsellers of 2023

Rank	Item	Units Sold	Average Rating
1	American Robin Organic T-Shirt	8,500	4.9 / 5
2	Embroidered Chickadee Pillow	5,000	4.8 / 5
3	Migratory Map Journal	4,200	4.6 / 5
4	Artist Print: Snowy Egret Sunset	3,900	5.0 / 5
5	Enamel Pin Set (5 species pack)	3,750	4.9 / 5

These items frequently reappear in seasonal launches and holiday bundles, responding to continuously high demand.

How to Personalize Your Bird Year Products

Customization options allow buyers to tailor their bird-themed items, creating memorable, one-of-a-kind gifts or keepsakes. Personalization is available for select items across apparel, stationery, and art.

Customization Features

Name Engraving: On field bags, mugs, and wood décor panels.
Location-Based Designs: T-shirts and posters can be tailored to feature state or province-specific species lists.
Custom Art Commissions: Available through featured artists for an added fee, with lead times between 2 and 5 weeks.

These personalized details are handled directly at Bird Year’s in-house workshop in Portland, Oregon. Products labeled “Personalizable” at checkout provide buyers with a user-friendly interface to choose design options.

Bird Year blends wildlife passion and creative design to deliver products that resonate beyond visuals. Every collection fosters a deeper connection to birdlife and serves as a small step in supporting ecological preservation across North America.