Puffins - gift ideas for puffin lovers

Puffins are one of Britain's best loved and most easily recognisable birds with their comical look. According to the RSPB, they are best spotted at breeding colonies at venues such as the RSPB's Bempton Cliffs (N Yorks) and South Stack (Anglesey) reserves; the Farne Islands and Coquet Island (Northumberland); the Isle of May (off the Fife coast); and the Shetland and Orkney Islands.

Like so many animals, puffins are not having an easy time of it and they find themselves on the Red List.

	For those who want to make a difference Adopt a puffin There are a number of charities you can adopt a puffin from as a gift, including the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. For £25, you'll help the Trust's work on Skomer and Skokholm Islands. Click here for information on adoption packs. You can also adopt a Burhou Puffin from the Channel Island of Alderney and the Alderney Wildlife Trust - it's the only Wildlife Trust in the Channel Islands.
	*How about these puffin themed Christmas cards from the RSPB?* The artist is Emily Rose Dixon, and the cards are 14cm by 14cm. The message inside reads "With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year" and the cards are made from sustainably sourced paper and card. They are packaged in a home-compostable bag, and the cards are recyclable, too. They are £5 for a pack of 10 from the RSPB, but there's an offer on Christmas cards until 24 December 2022 (subject to availability) - you can save £1 when you buy two packs of Christmas cards! See their range of Christmas cards here.
	*Or enjoy delightful pictures of puffins* Nothin' but Puffins This hard-back book consists of 64 pictures of puffins at their most amusing, together with witty commentary. £8.95 from Foyles
	Puffins : Life on the Atlantic Edge Internationally renowned photographer Kevin Morgans celebrates the iconic Atlantic puffin and its place in the ecology of the British Isles. The puffin must surely be the best loved and most recognisable of all Britain's seabirds, and Morgans documents their lives and relationship with Britain's windswept coast in this book in a series of incredible images. It's available from Hive.co.uk for £22.99 (instead of £29.99)
	Give them Puffin pictures every month in 2024 Michael Macgregor captures the life of puffins through the photography in this Puffins Calendar 2024. The photography is absolutely stunning and the puffins themselves are just gorgeous! A calendar like this will add lots of cheer to any room in the house! It has a month to view, and starts in January. For £7.99 from the CalendarClub.co.uk
	Doris & Dude Navy Puffin Socks - UK12-3 These socks are made from a sustainable, super soft blend of bamboo viscose, organic cotton, recycled polyester and elastane. They are naturally anti-bacterial and are kind to the feet and also the planet! For £4.76 (on offer) from Ethical Superstore
	*How about a soft toy puffin?* This Atlantic Puffin soft toy is from the Natural History Museum - so adorable! From £20.00 from the Natural History Museum
	What about a half pint puffin mug from Emma Bridgewater? Emma Bridgewater's collection of animal mugs include this one, a Birds Puffin Half Pint Mug for £19.95. Made of English Earthenware, it's a lovely gift for anyone who adores puffins! Fly off to Emma Bridgewater's website here.
	A pair of puffins mounted art print. This is a beautiful print, a pair of puffins mounted art print. The print is 12" x 16'' and it's mounted and unframed. It's been produced and delivered by STDAVIDS.WALES which is a people over profit company. For £50.00. Take a look and find out more from the RSPB.
	*Add extra colour to the home with a puffin* Puffin Doorstep This gorgeous puffin has a bright yellow hat and wellies and so is ready for all weathers! He'll bring cheer to every home. He's 27.5 cm tall. You can fly to the RSPB's Online Shop and buy him there for £32.00.
	The Secret Lives of Puffins The award-winning wildlife photographer Mark Sisson has photographed puffins over several years, and this book covers the birds' life cycle, behaviour, habitats and the current and future challenges they face, with facts and anecdotes as well. As well as images to capsulate the puffins' charm, there's text written by leading wildlife writer Dominic Couzens. £20 from Foyles.
	*What about something to wear?* This puffin brooch is by Bill Skinner who has created brooches exclusively for the RSPB. They are hand-crafted in Kent and fnished beautifully with enamel and tiny Swarovski crystals. The puffin measures 2 x 3.6 cm. Just £32.00.. Waddle away to the RSPB's Online Shop