{"title":"Bird \u0026 City Guides","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"698b69dbf1a676ef4c312682\" data-shogun-site-id=\"3c8d38f4-8e83-452c-8416-ee50b753448a\" data-shogun-page-id=\"698b69dbf1a676ef4c312682\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"698b69dbf1a676ef4c312683\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"698b69dbf1a676ef4c312684\" data-shogun-page-type=\"category\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-87baedbb-e10f-488c-b95d-1102ed023147\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Guides collection brings together the essential tools for birding. From trusted field guides to our own Urban Birder Guide, this is a curated library designed to help shape your birding experience, whether you are out every weekend or you're gearing up for a 'big year'!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lyfer-gift-card","title":"LYFER Gift Card","description":"\u003ch5 data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eFor the person who’s already all in on birds, but you can't decide.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eNot sure which piece from the range they’ll love most? Let them decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eA LYFER Gift Card gives access to our full range of design-led apparel and accessories created for the Modern Birder. From field-ready essentials to everyday pieces that quietly signal what they’re about, it’s a considered way to support someone’s connection to birds and the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eThey can choose from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e• Birding gear, including binocular straps, field bags and thermo bottles\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e• Apparel, including tees, field socks and headwear\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e• Accessories, including notepads, totes and enamel mugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eEvery LYFER purchase contributes to bird conservation, with 5% of all sales supporting BirdLife Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"675\"\u003ePlease check out or T\u0026amp;C, nothing serious, but always good to know what you're getting yourself into!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lyferbrand.com\/pages\/gift-cards-terms-conditions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; conditions apply\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lyfer","offers":[{"title":"$25","offer_id":43188434862217,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$50","offer_id":43188434894985,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$100","offer_id":43188434927753,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$150","offer_id":43188434960521,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$200","offer_id":45158847381641,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2805\/3385\/files\/GiftCard-WebsiteHeroImage_89f7aa23-bf83-4205-856b-0c76512b2f72.png?v=1768365815"},{"product_id":"urban-birders-guide-melbourne-download","title":"Urban Birders Guide - Bird the City: Melbourne  (PDF Phone Version)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExplore Melbourne, reimagined. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA 24-hour pocket city guide created for modern birders to explore the city. From food, culture, city parks, art, shopping, and hidden corners. Do it in a day, do it over more, its a new way to explore our cities. Welcome to the UBG! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is your downloadable version, a simple PDF format that you save in your phone and simply swipe through each page as you set off on your urban birding experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"675\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"690\"\u003eUrban Birders Guide: Bird the City - Melbourne\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a map, it’s a day in the life for modern birders. Designed to connect birdwatching with the food, culture, and architecture of our cities, this free guide shows how birding belongs everywhere, even in the middle of city life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"983\"\u003eFirst up is Melbourne.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"983\"\u003eYour PDF download version allows you to hold your guide on your phone. It is  a curated 24-hour itinerary starting at Albert Park and winding through streets, cafés, green spaces, and hidden corners through central Melbourne. Each stop balances birds with local experiences, inviting you to engage with the city through a different lens. Whether you’re a visitor or a local ready to rediscover home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003eThis is your first birding adventure in the heart of the city. It’s a big day, but we’ve broken it down for the less adventurous. Still, we challenge you to take it all on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1496\"\u003eAnd it’s only the beginning. Melbourne is the first in our new series of Urban Birders Guides. Next up: Canberra, Adelaide, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eAdd this guide to your cart, finish your shopping, provide us your email and complete checkout. Within a few minutes, you’ll receive an email with a link for your downloadable PDF and printable version. 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