This is the official page of WBU - Thornhill, ON. We'll share current Nature News, tips, store specials, new products, cool links, and more.
Wild Birds Unlimited specializes in bringing people and nature together through the hobby of backyard bird feeding and nature products. Our stores offer the highest quality products including Bird food, Bird Baths and Bird houses.
Operating as usual
01/23/2023
Did you know that wild bird populations have dropped by nearly 30% (or 3 billion birds) since 1970? Watching the birds and reporting your findings is one way you can help . When you participate in Project FeederWatch, you can make a difference.
Now through the end of January, our loyal customers can save money while helping to Save the Song Birds. Simply join Project FeederWatch and our partners at The Cornell Lab of Ornithology will give you 50% OFF the annual participation fee ($9 value) for the remainder of the season, which runs now through the end of April.
Join now using the discount code: WBUPFW22. Then, count the birds on your schedule. You choose how long and on which days to count the birds, then enter the data online. Hurry! Offer expires January 31 and is valid for US customers only. Have fun counting the birds.
Did you know that wild bird populations have dropped by nearly 30% (or 3 billion birds) since 1970? Now you can help Save The Song Birds while having some fun with nature on these cold winter days.
Join Project FeederWatch and report your findings. It's one of 7 Simple Actions you can take to help .
Our partners at Birds Canada will gladly accept any donation when you join Project FeederWatch. Join today and have fun counting the birds.
We've had our differences, but maybe it's time to call a truce, even if it's just for one day. January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day, and while they can be a menace, they're also pretty darn adorable and fun to watch. So enjoy your day, squirrels, because the truce ends on January 22.
Wild Birds Unlimited updated their information in their About section.
01/19/2023
Winter is a wonderful time to feed the birds. Not only is it a chance to help the birds get the necessary fats for surviving longer nights and colder temperatures, but it's also a good time to see a variety of birds visiting your feeders.
Birds rely on a high-fat diet to sustain itself during the long winter nights. Check out the latest post to learn how to help your feathery friends survive and thrive this winter: www.wbu.com/helping-to-tame-winter-for-your-birds
01/15/2023
For birds, the daily challenge is to find enough food to not only make it through each day, but also to replace their fat reserves for the coming night -- all in the course of limited daylight hours. Offering high-fat foods, such as our Winter SuperBlend®️, SuperSuet®️ and Jim's Birdacious®️ Bark Butter®️, is just one way you can help your birds survive the challenges of winter.
Featured Birds: Carolina Wren & Eastern Bluebird
WBU Food: WBU Seed & Suet Stackables®
Feeder: Mini Cylinder Feeder
This weekend, receive double the points on everything you buy in store...Not a member of the club yet?
This is the perfect time to join!
This is the official page of WBU - Thornhill, ON. We'll share current Nature News, tips, store specials, new products, cool links, and more.
01/12/2023
There is a reason you don’t see birds at the gym trying to lose that holiday weight. They want fat! Learn how birds use fat and other strategies to survive long, cold winter nights: www.wbu.com/podcast/fatten-up-your-birds
01/12/2023
Fuel Up for Winter!
Extra Fat is Critical for Birds' Winter Survival
This time of year, it's not unusual to make a resolution to trim the fat from our daily diets. But it's different for birds. Fat is fuel and stored body fat is a bird's primary energy supply that helps them survive winter. Even in areas lacking bitter temperatures, they need extra fat to endure the long period of darkness during winter nights.
You can help by providing high-fat foods like Jim's Birdacious® Bark Butter®, Bark Butter® Bits and Bugs & Bits®. Shop now and save on all Bark Butter® products - they're perfect for providing your birds with much-needed nutrients.
15% OFF
Bark Butter® Products*
Promo Code: BARKBUTTER15
DSC Members get an additional 5% OFF sale price.
*Valid in-store at the participating store(s) listed or by shopping online. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items.
Offer valid now until January,22/23
Wild Birds Unlimited
Unit-4 7690 Yonge Street
Thornhill, ON L4J 1W1
(905) 709-3775 https://thornhill.wbu.com
We truly have the most talented and skillful staff here at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Today, we celebrate WBU's very own graphic designer and the positive impact she makes with her keen ability to story tell and bring the WBU mission to life through her work.
You may recall our post from last week (check it out if you haven't seen it)! Our graphic designer put her heart and soul into creating and designing the illustration for that post.
Here's a sneak peek into her process, from drawing the birds by hand, to designing the final product in Adobe Fresco with her iPad.
01/09/2023
We're big fans of caffeine. We're really big fans of bird-friendly, shade-grown coffees that preserve native forests that birds depend on for survival. Click here to learn more: www.wbu.com/save-the-song-birds
01/05/2023
Fat is fuel and stored body fat is a bird's primary energy supply that helps them survive winter. You can help by providing high-fat foods like Jim's Birdacious®️ Bark Butter®️, Bark Butter Bits and Bugs & Bits®️, on sale now at Wild Birds Unlimited. Click here to learn more: www.wbu.com/products/bark-butter/bark-butter
Featured Bird: California Scrub-Jay
WBU Food: Jim’s Birdacious® Bark Butter®
Featured Bird: Carolina Chickadee
WBU Food: Jim’s Birdacious® Bark Butter®
01/05/2023
Did you know that January 5 is National Bird Day? So call off work, grab an identification book and binoculars, run out to the wilderness... Or maybe you can just relax and watch the feeders in your backyard. Either way, enjoy the birds!
Important information about the decline in the numbers of many our precious songbirds and what we can do!
01/01/2023
Wishing all of our wonderful and faithful customers a glorious 2023 filled with health, laughter, adventure, and of course…..Birds!!
01/01/2023
Happy New Year! Just as many people are making resolutions to shed a little weight in 2023, birds are trying to bulk up for long winter nights. You can help by making sure your feeders are full and ready for some cool customers.
12/26/2022
Celebrate Boxing Day with us and save on items throughout the store. We have everything you need to help your birds survive and thrive this winter!
12/26/2022
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of our wonderful customers from all of us at Wild Birds Unlimited Thornhill!!!
12/25/2022
Happy Holidays to all the nature enthusiasts out there! As you're decking the halls, don't forget to show some holiday spirit to your birds. There are all sorts of ways to decorate for your birds. Click here to learn more: https://www.wbu.com/decorate-for-the-birds
12/23/2022
Raven is in the festive spirit and hoping that you all are safe!!!We are open until 530 today. The weather outside is frightful but Raven is delightful!!!
Deck the halls in your backyard! Accessorize the trees in your yard with our EcoClean Seed Tube feeder. This tube feeder is easy to clean and fill! Learn more by shopping at your local WBU store or by visiting our website: https://www.wbu.com/products/seed-tubes/
Gift your backyard birds with a new place to stop by for food. Jim Carpenter, Founder of Wild Birds Unlimited, recommends the Classic Feeder. This feeder provides ample room for the birds to perch and eat while giving you the best view of your feathered visitors. Learn more about the Classic Feeder by reaching out to your local WBU store or visiting our website: https://www.wbu.com/products/hopper-feeders/
Check out these ❄️ cool ❄️ tips to make your yard bird friendly this winter!
Fall may mean migration, but one bird’s north is just another bird’s south.
12/21/2022
12/21/2022
The first day of winter, or the winter solstice, has the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year, making it the “shortest day.” Basically, it's colder, darker and you just want to cozy up on your couch with coffee or hot cocoa and watch the birds.
12/20/2022
Christmas is just days away and we have your last minute gifts that you are wanting to buy. 20percent off one non bird food item and 25 percent off Christmas items!!! We are open Christmas Eve 930-3pm!! Closed Christmas Day, and Boxing Day!
Our unique No-Mess Blends feature seeds that have had their shells removed so only the meat of the seed is left. No shells. No mess. 100% edible. Our No-Mess Blends provide convenience for you and your birds. Shop our No-Mess Blends this holiday season for your favorite bird admirer. Visit your local WBU store or Visit your local WBU store or click on this link to learn more: https://www.wbu.com/products/seed-blends/no-mess-blends/
Still looking for a gift that's absolutely FIRE? Check out our hot pepper foods that help to feed the birds and deter the squirrels. We have a variety of hot pepper blends, cylinders, and suet to choose from. Visit your local WBU store or click on this link to learn more: https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-food/hot-pepper
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? The Flying Start Combo is the perfect gift to introduce your loved ones into the hobby of bird feeding. Easy setup and fun to watch! Stop by your local WBU store or visit our website to learn more: https://www.wbu.com/products/specialty-bird-foods/flying-start-combo/
12/17/2022
The Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise Support Center gathered yesterday to celebrate the holidays. Thank you to Jim and Nancy Carpenter for your continued support and dedication to our team, and thank you to all FSC staff for all you do everyday to support our franchisees. Have a wonderful holiday with friends and family!
Did you know that Wild Birds Unlimited offers special bird foods for the holidays? Customers love when Preston the Penguin or Buttons the Snowman make their annual return. Our cranberry seed wreath is also a big hit during this time of year. These fun holiday items make for the perfect gift! Visit your local store or check out our website to learn more: https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-food/seed-cylinders/buttons-the-snowman-seed-cylinder
Wild Birds Unlimited has the perfect gift for the bird enthusiast in your life. Visit your local store to explore all the wonderful items we offer that will surely bring joy to your loved ones. You can find a WBU store nearest you by visiting www.wbu.com/store-locator.
12/15/2022
Traditions make the holidays so exciting and uniquely special. For nature enthusiasts all around the world, backyard birds are part of our holiday traditions, too.
There is a Scandinavian holiday tradition of placing bird food on the front porch. According to folklore, when you attract birds to this offering, you and your family will have good luck in the new year.
12/15/2022
Make a year-end gift to the Zionsville Parks Foundation by 12/31/22 and your donation will be MATCHED dollar for dollar by a generous donor up to $20,000. Thank you.
Our wonderful Oakdale, NY WBU owner Brooke Ramirez will be opening her second store! Brooke will be opening a new Wild Birds Unlimited store in East Setauket, NY! Brooke has been such a fantastic addition to the WBU team and we are thrilled that she is expanding with WBU!
12/14/2022
Watching the birds in your backyard helps. Participate in your local Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Your observations will be combined with those from thousands of other count locations, providing scientists with important data about bird populations and movements. Click here to learn more: www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count
Keep a look out on January 10th, 2023 when Project FeederWatch will announce their next data entry contest winners. Interested in joining in on the fun? Learn how to participate here: https://www.feederwatch.org/
| Brown Creeper by Stacey Headey | For the seventh season in a row, Project FeederWatch and our sponsor Wild Birds Unlimited are rewarding registered FeederWatchers with the chance to win prizes. This year, Celestron is joining the fun and offering one pair of binoculars to each data entry contest w...
12/12/2022
What traditions do you and your loved ones embrace each holiday season? Is feeding the birds on your list? Check out the latest post to learn a few ways to incorporate feeding the birds into your holiday traditions: www.wbu.com/holiday-traditions
12/08/2022
What holiday traditions do you have that highlight or help the birds? John & Brian discuss tried & true winter bird food changes, a century-old bird watching tradition as well as offering up some new traditions to consider that share the joy of birds with others. Listen here: www.wbu.com/podcast/holiday-traditions-old-new
12/05/2022
20 % off one NON BIRDFOOD item until December 24th!!! Give the gift of nature this holiday season!!!
12/05/2022
Keeping your feeders clean is an important part of the bird feeding hobby. It helps to keep things healthy for the birds and is simple to do! Click here to learn more about keeping your feeders in tip-top shape: https://www.wbu.com/bird-feeder-care-cleaning
12/02/2022
Congratulations to our new London, ON Wild Birds Unlimited owners, Cathy and Lance! Cathy said, “My family tells me I have been training my whole life for this. I'm so excited to begin this adventure with the amazing staff and customers at WBU London.” We are so excited to welcome Cathy and Lance to the WBU team!
12/02/2022
Getting your birds into the holiday spirit is easy with a little help from our favorite frosty friend. Buttons the Snowman is a mix of seeds, nuts and fruit, and he's available only at Wild Birds Unlimited. He's sure to be a holiday delight for birds and bird feeding enthusiasts.
Shop now for a wide variety of bird foods, feeders and other unique gifts sure to bring a little joy this holiday!
12/01/2022
Happy first day of December!!!! We are celebrating our awesome customers today with 25 percent off all non bird food items!!! This is the perfect time to pick up a new feeder, hardware, or gift items for those people on your list!!! Brome products are excluded in this sale. We are open until 8 pm tonight to allow extra hours to take advantage of this amazing sale!!! This is a one day event!! No exceptions!! We hope to see you and your smiling faces!!!
11/30/2022
Matt Kosty, our amazing Wild Birds Unlimited Store Owner of both the Fayetteville, NY WBU store and the Camillus, NY WBU store, has successfully purchased the Saratoga Springs, NY store! We are so excited for Matt to continue expanding with WBU!
11/29/2022
GivingTuesday is a celebration of all types of generosity that inspires people around the world to give gifts of time, skills, goods, advocacy, and more, showing that everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts.
Across the WBU system, franchisees have partnered with 1,300 local organizations and devoted 8,400 hours to service. Last year alone (9/21 – 9/22), WBU franchisees as a group donated approximately $500,000 to local organizations. When you factor in their 9 national strategic partnerships, donations are close to $750,000 across the system. Learn more here: www.wbu.com/giving
We'd love to hear how you show gratitude for your communities in the comments below.
11/28/2022
Take a moment from all the online shopping to watch the birds. While you are at it, be sure your feeders are full. A reliable source of food can make a big difference for birds as temperatures drop.
11/25/2022
Turn Black Friday into Bird Friday! As you are out and about looking for great deals, check out the birds as they fly here and there, getting prepared for the upcoming winter. And be sure to shop our store for unique holiday gift ideas. Give the gift of bird feeding!
11/24/2022
Turkeys aren't the only birds to remember on Thanksgiving! The birds in your backyard are continuing to consume as much fat and protein as possible to help them through the winter. Be sure to fill your feeders before taking your post-turkey tryptophan nap.
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As promised, here is evidence of the handsome Oriole visiting my APS Decorative Branch Feeder! He is enjoying the navel oranges and devouring the WBU Bird Berry Jelly!!!
The Goldfinches are enjoying the seeds from my sunflowers and coneflowers. If you find that your birds aren’t devouring your Nyjer with the usual zest, it is probably because they are filling up on naturally available food sources.
From life-time guaranteed feeders to, the freshest bird food in York Region, Toronto, the GTA, and beyond, our Backyard Birdfeeding specialists have the local knowledge of birds in the area to help you have your very own backyard oasis for our feathered friends.
Our Backyard Birdfeeding specialists not only know what local birds are around but, they also know each and every single product in store. Our Birdfeeding specialists are, happy to show you how our products work, which birds are attracted to our wide variety of feeders and, which food is best for you backyard oasis.
If you have any questions our Backyard Birdfeeding specialists will happy to answer them whether you call or drop by our store.
From all of us at Wild Birds Unlimited Thornhill we look forward to seeing you soon!
Cooper hawk visiting today, beautiful flying in backyard chasing Starling.
Hello, we have a Mini High Perch Hummingbird Feeder that we purchased from Birds Unlimted and unfortunately, we lost the hook. Do you sell replacement parts for this feeder or do you have any hooks that are compatible that will fit/screw in? Thanks in advance! :)
Controlling Hogging Doves
Hope this might help some customers.
As with many of you, doves have taken over and hogged our feeder. I have looked at other dove detergent systems but they make it difficult for many birds to bend forward to feed.
I was able jigsaw out from 1/2 wooden boards two partitions that make it difficult for doves to come into the feeder. I used some duct seal to secure the pieces in.
These do work, with the odd dove uncomfortably succeeding but only for a short while. Other birds including cardinals, juncos, finch, sparrows are feeding successfully
Cheers
Gary
Bird and shadow🐤😆
I have to say, your Oriole Delight no-melt suet is a huge success on my feeder these days. The orioles are there from sunrise to sunset, booting everyone else off the feeder and enjoying themselves thoroughly!
I also had to share this photo from this afternoon. It looks like someone's getting an earful!
This Oriole was really enjoying the orange I put out for him this morning. :)
