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Make A Statement

Style that starts conversations—whether it's bold graphics or a cause worth caring about.

🪩 For anyone who likes their fashion with a little edge and a lot of meaning.

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Vintage Vibes

Timeless designs, retro feels, and fresh goodies with that "found it at the coolest flea market" energy.

📼 For lovers of classic style with a modern fit—and a bit of nostalgia baked in.

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Whimsical & Witty

Playful, clever, and just a little bit ridiculous in the best way.

🎨 For those who like their art quirky, their jokes questionable, and their tees to do the talking.

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Oh, Howdy!

I’m Jaymi — full-time bird nerd, part-time pixel wrangler.

Better With Birds began as a way to merge what I love most — art, advocacy, and avian obsession — into something that sparks joy, supports conservation, and adds to the already fantastic birding community.

After nearly 20 years as a wildlife conservation writer and photographer, digging into the how-tos, the why-is-thats, and the what-ifs of nature is just how I'm wired. I’m here to serve it all up in a way that’s fun to read and easy to absorb.

Here, you’ll find two things:

🛒 A shop full of bird-inspired gear, designed to delight your inner naturalist (and support conservation!)

📚 A library of genuinely fun, deeply useful resources, made to make birding feel more approachable and easy to learn.

Better With Birds is your source for artistic appreciation and read-worthy exploration — for migration season, conservation, and all the ways birds show up in our lives.

Thanks for being here.

And we don't stop there...

We’ve teamed up with Greenspark to turn your purchase power up to 11. Every order helps this lovely, chaotic planet (and injects extra hope and warm fuzzies into your day).

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  • Made to Order

    Reduces waste and shipping distance.

  • Small Business

    Woman-owned and operated.

  • Free Shipping

    On orders over $100 in the U.S.

  • 20% to Birds

    Your purchase makes a difference!

Let Customers Speak For Us

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Tshirt fits great and looks good!

Marj Young
Dark Skies for Migration T-shirt
Cheeseburger!

My friend was absolutely delighted with her Cheeseburger bird mug! It was delivered quickly…which is great since I can’t keep a secret.

Heather Christie
Chickadee Song Coffee Mug
Love it!

Beautiful mug and vibrant colors. It’s my new favorite!

Kara
Eastern Towhee Song Coffee Mug
Love this mug!

I’m so happy with this mug! The size is absolutely perfect! The original design is beautiful and really stands out. I’ll definitely be ordering more as gifts in the future. Highly recommend!

Cole
Chickadee Enamel Mug
A great mug that made the perfect gift

I love this mug and sent it as a gift to a dear friend - she loves it

Britt Vickstrom
Grasslands Grow Songs Coffee Mug
Christmas presents

Ordered two of the shirts for my son for Christmas. They arrived in a timely manner and look great. I think he will love them!

KR
Cormorant T-Shirt (Lightweight)
So worth it!

This sweatshirt is soft and versatile. The garment is really high quality and the artwork is so unique. So happy I made this purchase!

Teresa
Magpie Unisex Sweatshirt
Fantastic notebook and shirt designs.

One shirt arrived with a seam problem and the sweet and energetic people at “Better With Birds” worked tirelessly to get a replacement shirt! Thank you!!

Fred Hartwell
Pileated Woodpecker Hardcover Notebook
A great item for a good cause

This company has a great assortment of items, and they use some of their profits to help bird conservation efforts. The "Dark skies saves lives" shirt is a cool design with an important message; many birds migrate at night and get confused by all the lights from urban areas, so we need to reduce that excess lighting. I will be buying from them again!

David Aborn
Dark Skies for Migration T-shirt
Comfy leggings

Well, the leggings I received are so comfortable that I ordered another pair. This time with pocket. That should be all you need to know on a review. When you just want more, that’s the best kind of customer satisfaction, right?

Christine Jenkins
Piping Plover Plus Size Yoga Leggings
Love it! Exactly as described.

This journal is exactly what I was looking for. It's the perfect size for throwing into a backpack or purse and the hard cover keep the pages protected. I like that the envelope in the back is there for handy storage of souvenirs when I use it as a travel journal. I also bought the Golden Crowned Kinglet journal for my daily diary notes. I'll definitely be back to this shop.

Kathleen Kathleen
Better With Birds Hardcover Notebook
Perfect journal

This journal is exactly as described. I love the size as it fits easily into my small backpack or on my bookshelf. The color is vibrant, making it easy to find no matter where I've set it down (yeah, I need that). I will definitely be buying more.

Kathleen Kathleen
Golden-Crowned Kinglet Hardcover Notebook
Morning Cup of Cheer

I was so excited to get my new California Quail Mug from betterwithbirds.com! I love the amazing artwork available in the shop, and this comic book themed cup really make me smile. Thank you for starting this great website for all us bird nerds.

J.M.
California Quail Song Coffee Mug
Men's Bearded Vulture Tee - perfect fit

I purchased the Better With Birds Bearded Vulture T-shirt in black for my bearded husband. He's very happy with it. He loves the design, and commented right away that the weight and texture is just how he likes his tees.
I noticed it was also a good length. Some tees can be too short for him. The order was filled quickly. We'll definitely be ordering from this shop again.

Kathleen Kathleen
Bearded Vulture T-shirt
Thanks for my morning smile!

It was hard to choose which funny mug I wanted but when I did, it arrive quickly. WOW, impressed at the quality product and now I want all the birds/colors for a set. A smile hits my face looking at my cheery morning coffee or tea. Thanks

C.J.
California Quail Song Coffee Mug

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Catie Michel is an artist and scientific illustrator. She examines themes of community (human/more-than-human), public art, education, access, advocacy, and the intersection of science and art.

She is especially passionate about cultivating safe spaces that encourage others to explore their own curiosity.

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