Selected Christmas cards, decorations and calendars are now reduced by up to HALF PRICE in our Sale Department.
Get them while you can - when they're gone, they're gone.Here's just a small selection.
Robin watch Christmas cards - now only £2.49 for a pack of ten
Robins 2011 calendar - now only £2.49
Sparkly penguins tree decorations now only £4.99 for three
There was a flurry of activity around The Lodge this morning when 6 or so waxwings were spotted in some trees in the garden.
I'd never seen one before, so I grabbed some bins and went out to have a look. A small crowd had formed out in the garden and we were treated to a good view as they flitted from one tree to another. They're so beautiful! They've disappeared for now, but hopefully will come back.
Made my day.
There's loads of great gift ideas for all the family on the RSPB online shop this Christmas.Here's a quick guide to our TOP TEN picks.
RSPB Love Nature chocolate
Available in three delicious flavours - milk, dark and milk with orange. Don't get stressed out trying to choose just one flavour. Why not try all three!
Great stocking fillers.
Our chocolate is oozing with as many green credentials as it is flavour. It's organic, Fairtrade, free from palm oil and soya AND it's made in the UK.£1.99 per bar
Window feeder
A wonderful way to feed and watch wild birds up close. Great for feeding mealworms, sprinkles, nibbles and bird seed.Only £9.99
Bird magnets
Bring some bling to your fridge and keep notes, photos, shopping lists and keepsakes in place in style.Set of four - £9.99
Skinny dipper gift set
Treat someone special with this lovely gift set containing a rainbow-catcher hand wash and a fruit salad hand lotion. Made in the UK exclusively for the RSPB, without palm oil, parabens or phosphates - and not tested on animals.Gift set £12.99
Skinny dipper candles gift set
Three gorgeous votive candles in a lovely gift box. Let the scent of white flowers remind you of summer days, even in the depths of winter.Gift-boxed set of three £12.99
Bee keyring and bookmark
These lovely items would make a great gift for someone who loves gardening and wildlife.The keyring is pretty, but sturdy enough to keys your keys safe - and the bookmark is slender enough to not get in your way while it keeps your place.Buy both for £13.98
Lord Oliver Wise doorstop
Ever stubbed your toe on a doorstop? OUCH! Lord Oliver Wise is the perfect companion. As well as being eccentrically cute, he'll stop your door, but never hurt your feet.£19.99
Bird food trial pack
Want to try some new food, but not sure which? New to bird feeding and don't know where to start?Our bird food trial pack could be just the thing. It contains five different bird foods, so you can try them on the birds in your garden and see which they like best.£17.95 - saving 20% on normal retail prices.
Feeding station
Our feeding station is a best-seller over and over again. With three hooks to hang feeders, a water bowl and a mesh tray, it's a fantastic all-in-one solution to feeding garden birds - and a great gift.£22.99
Echoes ceramic bird bath
Provide essential water for birds in the garden - and do it in style. This lovely glazed ceramic bird bath is as much a garden ornament as it is a practical object.The first stanza of William Blake’s ‘Auguries of Innocence’ is inscribed around the edge. 'To see a world in a grain of sand, And heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour.'£24.99
RSPB Rambler binoculars
A lightweight roof prism binocular small enough to fit in a jacket pocket. The perfect gift for someone who loves nature and the countryside.£89.95
Nest box and bird feeder camera
Create your very own wildlife TV channel!This versatile and easy to install system gives you the option of watching (and hearing) birds day or night in the nest box or on a feeder, with great quality images.When the breeding season is over, simply move the camera to the feeder housing and hey presto, a year-round wildlife experience.Only £149
The more observant of you may have noticed that our top ten list is actually a top 12. We got a bit carried away once we started writing our Christmas list!
Our Lochwinnoch shop in Renfrewshire is having an optics weekend on 27-28 November from 10am to 4pm.
Pop along to try out their great range of binoculars and scopes. Staff will be on hand with expert advice throughout the weekend to help you choose the right equipment for your needs.
For more information, please contact the shop directly:Telephone: 01505 842 663E-mail: lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch, RenfrewshireHow to get there.
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Inspiration for Christmas at The Lodge
Where better to buy your Christmas presents this year than in the beautiful setting of the RSPB Lodge nature reserve?
In addition to our well stocked shop, we will have a variety of stalls selling all kinds of lovely gifts. Have fun browsing and find that perfect present for your loved one - or yourself! There will be a big selection of exciting products from hand crafts, homeware and jewellery, to honey, cheese and chocolates.
When the shopping is done there will be lots more fun to be had. Try your luck on the Tombola, discover our Christmas trail and enjoy the carol singers.
Have you been good this year? If so why not visit Santa in his grotto!
Mince pies, hot soup and other snacks and refreshments will be available to keep away the chill.
We look forward to seeing you there for some festive fun!
Date: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st NovemberTime: 10.00 - 15.00Cost: Free entrance and parking
RSPB The Lodge nature reserveSandyBedsSG19 2DL01767 680541thelodgereserve@rspb.org.uk