Los Gatos Birdwatcher

For 25 years, the Los Gatos Birdwatcher has been helping customers enjoy the wild birds with whom we share our Earth. Our customers depend upon us for fresh bird seed, feeders, baths, field guides, optics, unique gifts and more.

Our mission is to educate, share adventures, and have fun through the love and experience of birds and nature. Visit us at our store in Los Gatos, California.

HOURS
Monday – Saturday, 10am - 5pm (Closed Sunday).

Curbside pickup available. Call ahead: 408-358-9453

Seed. It Makes Us Essential.

Palettes of bird seed at The Los Gatos Birdwatcher

At times over the last several months we have run out of seed. Supply chain shortages during the pandemic paired with the welcomed new challenge of keeping up with higher demand, caused disruptions in seed supply here at the store. We thank all of our customers for being patient.

Pallets of bird seed line the aisles at The Los Gatos Birdwatcher.

Our Fair Trade In-Store Offerings

People come into our store for more than bird seed. We are known for our unique gifts and are always on the look out for Tair Trade products like mobiles, jewelry, wall art, totes and more that come to us from all over the world.

Tulia Flying Crane mobile and Columbian maker from Tulia Artisan Gallery

cartoon birdwatcher with inquisitive bird on top of his binoculars

Birding the bay ©Ron Machado

Birding for Beginners

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

New to birding? Here is the class for you. Join Lisa Myers to learn how to ID birds in the field, how to find birds, how habitat and seasons affect what you'll find, how to attract

more birds to your yard, and more. This is a fun class, takes place outside and is geared for those new to birding. Call the store to register 408‑358‑9453. $50 per person


Let's Go Birding is the tour division of The Los Gatos Birdwatcher.
Our mission is to get you into different habitats where you can experience a variety of species not found at home. These walks and workshops are free and open to all birding levels. Sign-ups open on the first of the month. Call 408-358-9453 to register as capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.		©Jaslyn Law

SEPT 11 • 8:30 – 10:00AM Calero Creek Trail SEPT 25 • 8:30 – 10:00AM Palo Alto Baylands

Bird ID Workshop These free workshops take place after closing in the back parking lot of the Los Gatos Birdwatcher. We focus on various species' field marks, behaviors, food, habitat preferences and vocalizations. WEDS, SEPT 22 • 5:00 – 6:00PM Featuring: Northern Pygmy Owl, Burowing Owl, Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owl

If You Find a Baby Bird

If you find what you think is an orphaned baby bird on the ground, we encourage you to leave it alone and watch from a distance to see its parents come down to feed it. Several different species of birds actually leave the nest a few days before they can fly. If you suspect the bird has been orphaned or injured, click here to learn what to do.