What better way to weather those fallow times of year, when you're bored of Kinglets and anxiously ticking off the days, chewing your nails, until the Warblers and Tanagers arrive?

Bourbon and cards with fellow nerds is a pretty good solution, when you're not pouring over field guides or the latest and greatest in bird blogging.

Here's a kickstarter campaign link to Emmanuel Jose's work. This New York based artists is trying to complete mass production of a really sharp, clever, and cute bird-themed playing cards. The artwork alone in impressive, and these will make great gifts for yourself and for friends and family.

Check out the project HERE