Wild Birds Unlimited

03/30/2018

Holiday hours:
Saturday 3/31: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 4/1: CLOSED
Normal hours resume Monday, 4/2.

Have a great weekend!

03/27/2018

03/27/2018

Thanks for this great bluebird shot, Alys!
We love to see our customers' photos. Do you have some to share? You can post to our page, or email to [email protected] and we'll do the sharing for you. Be sure to include your name and when the picture was taken, as well as anything you'd like our fans to know about your photo.

peek- a- boo with a bluebird.

03/27/2018

Have you checked out the Barred Owl Nest Cam this spring?
Mama Owl has three eggs incubating beneath her protective warmth, and if you're lucky, you might catch Papa Owl delivering takeout.
https://ashburn.wbu.com/barred-owl-nest-cam-wbu-cornell-bird-cam

02/22/2018

Cornell Lab Bird Cams

What month is it again?
While it might seem like spring here in Ashburn this week, the Cornell Feeder Cam at Sapsucker Woods in upstate New York is a snowy wonderland. Grab a blanket and a mug of cocoa and enjoy the birds in Cornell's back yard.
http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/40/Cornell_Lab_FeederWatch_Cam/

The weatherman is calling for snow today on the Cornell Lab FeederWatch cam—and lots of it! The stocked feeders are sure to be a hot commodity for our feathered guests looking for a bite to eat when heavy snow makes it harder to find natural food sources.

02/22/2018

02/16/2018

Count the birds wherever you are February 16-19, 2018! Count for as little as 15 minutes on one or more days. Learn more at https://www.birdcount.org

02/10/2018

Thanks for joining us this morning at Bill Brown's presentation on eBird. Have you put it to the test yet? What fun tip did you learn?

02/05/2018

Weather guard doing its job this morning!

01/24/2018

Squirrels: Some follow the instructions, and others write their own rules. (Photos by Karenna Awtry)

01/23/2018

When 136 Bird Species Show Up at a Feeder, Which One Wins?

Who do you think is the most dominant bird at your feeders? Which species is the meekest? The answer might surprise you!

From the Winter 2018 issue of Living Bird magazine. Subscribe now. There’s something tranquil about watching birds coexist at your backyard feeder, pecking away in their quirky abandon. That is, until the local Blue Jay arrives, flushing all your daintier songbirds out in a raucous flurry. It mig

01/04/2018

Jan. 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day. How about a hug?

12/30/2017

12/27/2017

Fresh water in the winter: if you offer it, they will come. (Video captured 12/27/17 in Ashburn, courtesy Karenna Awtry.)

12/21/2017

Happy Holidays from all of us at Wild Birds Unlimited!

12/13/2017

When the weather outside is frightful,
fresh water is so delightful.
A heated bird bath's the way to go,
when it's cold, super cold, oh so cold!

Stop in to see our selection of heaters and bird baths with built-in heaters.

12/10/2017

Why Birds Hit Windows—and How You Can Help Prevent It

When a bird strikes your window, you can feel powerless to help. The good news is that there are ways to help prevent window strikes at your home.
Visit http://www.allaboutbirds.org/why-birds-hit-windows-and-how-you-can-help-prevent-it/ for advice, including how to help a strike victim.
To help an injured bird, call The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center at 540-837-9000.

For birds, glass windows are worse than invisible. By reflecting foliage or sky, they look like inviting places to fly into. And because the sheer number of windows is so great, their toll on birds is huge. Up to about 1 billion birds die from window strikes in the U.S. each year, according to a 201

12/07/2017

Are you exhausted from fluttering around in search of the perfect present? Have a gander at some of our favorite gift ideas in this video. We've cached a few more in the comments below. Stop in soon -- the shopping days are flying by!

12/02/2017

It's Double Points Weekend at your Ashburn Wild Birds Unlimited! What does that mean? Daily Savings Club members earn DOUBLE POINTS on their purchases, making it that much faster to earn your Bird Bucks!
Not yet a DSC member? Stop in today to find out how you can save 15% every day on bird food and be a part of these special savings events.
Hurry in -- Double Points Weekend ends at close (5 p.m.) Sunday 12/3.

11/28/2017

11/27/2017

Bird Cams

European Starlings have unexpected talents.

European Starlings have impressive vocal abilities and a gift for mimicry. They can warble, whistle, chatter, make smooth liquid sounds, harsh trills and rattles, and imitate meadowlarks, jays, and hawks.

Check them out LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/FeederWatchCam

11/25/2017

Small Business Saturday ends soon. Stop in to our Ashburn Village store by 6 p.m. tonight to save $7 on any $35 purchase!

11/25/2017

We take pride in making an impact on our local community. That's why we host events, support local nature organizations and try to know as much as possible about the birds and other wildlife that share our local space.

The best part, you can help. Remember to visit Wild Birds Unlimited of Ashburn for the best nature products and advice for our community.
Today only receive $7 off your purchase of $35 or more*!

*Offer valid in-store only 11/25/17 at the Ashburn WBU location. Discount cannot be combined with other discounts. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, DSC memberships or sale items.

11/21/2017

Get a jump on holiday shopping at our Black Friday Fill-a-Bag sale. Save 25% on EVERYTHING you can fit in our reusable WBU tote bag (up to the handles!). Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

Don't miss out -- this sale happens only once a year!

11/10/2017

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Add some character to your yard!

10/31/2017

Happy Halloween from your friends at Wild Birds Unlimited!

10/23/2017

Bring an adorable Woodland Seed Character to your yard today!

For a limited time, buy 2 Seed Cylinders (regular or large), and get a Seed Character FREE! This in-store offer is valid 10/23/17 through 10/31/17, only at Wild Birds Unlimited, Ashburn.

10/22/2017

Red-bellied Woodpecker vs Flying Squirrel

A red-bellied woodpecker picked a fight recently with the nocturnal Flying Squirrel, and birders caught it on camera in Fairfax, Va. Thanks to Nick Newberry for the permission to share this entertaining video!
[email protected]/37644175161/" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/37644175161/

Explore Nickbird95's photos on Flickr. Nickbird95 has uploaded 955 photos to Flickr.

10/17/2017

Wonderful events and a beautiful time of year to be outside!

We've got some terrific events coming up in early November:

IDENTIFYING HAWKS class and field trip (November 2 and 4)
FALL COLOR WALK (November 5)
GARDENING WITH NATURE talk (November 8)
ALONG CAME A SPIDER program (November 9)

For full details, and to sign up (spots are limited!), visit https://loudounwildlife.org/events/2017-11.

09/28/2017

09/28/2017

NTD Funniest

That's one stubborn squirrel!

Get outta here, squirrel! It's called a BIRD feeder! 😂 😂 😂

09/20/2017

There's always something exciting happening at Wild Birds Unlimited. Karen, Sherri Bartlett, and Linda are taking good care of monarch chrysalises brought in by one of our customers, Alys.
We expect the butterflies to emerge within the next one to four days, so be sure to stop in and have a look.

08/31/2017

Monarch caterpillars don't waste time getting their fill of milkweed. Hope you enjoy this 12-second time-lapse video of a very hungry (and rapidly growing) caterpillar.

Video courtesy of Karenna Awtry

08/31/2017

2017 Fall Native Plant Sale - Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy

You can bring more birds -- and more beauty -- to your yard with native plants. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy's fall native plant sale is coming up soon. Is your garden ready for fall planting?

Natives: Beautiful Plants for You and Habitat for Wildlife Beautiful fall blooming flowers, shrubs, trees, vines and ferns will all be available at the semi-annual Native Plant Sale held at Morven Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 9, 2017. The event will take place at the upper end of the main p...

08/29/2017

A juvenile tufted titmouse has a nice rest in the cool weather on WBU store employee Karenna's deck this week. (Photos by Karenna Awtry)

08/27/2017

Thank you to all who attended the Butterfly Talk with Larry Meade on Saturday. Look for our next in-store educational event on September 30, when Bill Brown discusses Bird Migration.

08/21/2017

2017 Wild Birds Unlimited All Seasons Hobby Guide

Wild Birds Unlimited All Seasons Hobby Guide

08/21/2017

Solar Eclipse 2017: Life Responds

Will you be observing the eclipse today? The California Academy of Sciences is conducting research into the observed behavior of wildlife during a total eclipse. Follow this link for more information on their project:
https://www.calacademy.org/citizen-science/solar-eclipse-2017

Feel free to share the wildlife behavior you observe today right here, on your community WBU page.

Help us observe and record changes in plant and animal behavior during the total solar eclipse August 21, 2017.