We offer a variety of bird foods, bird feeders, bird houses, bird baths as well as nature and decorative gifts. We bring people and nature together!
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.
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February is National Bird Feeding Month! That's right, an entire month dedicated to our favorite hobby. Who cares that it's the shortest and coldest month of the year, we'll take it! Celebrate with us all month long by feeding and enjoying your birds!
Happy 42nd Anniversary, Wild Birds Unlimited! Founded in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1981, we're proud to say there are now more than 350 Wild Birds Unlimited locations across North America. Here's to another year of bringing people and nature together!
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.
Register here: https://join.feederwatch.org/
More about how to Save The Song Birds: https://www.wbu.com/save-the-song-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.
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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.
Featured Bird: White-breasted Nuthatch
WBU Food: Winter SuperBlend® Seed Cylinder
Feeder: FeatherWeight Seed Cylinder Feeder
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
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
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
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.
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
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: Red-breasted Nuthatch
WBU Food: Bark Butter® Bits
Feeder: Peanut Ball Feeder
Featured Bird: Carolina Chickadee
WBU Food: Jim’s Birdacious® Bark Butter®
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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.
https://zparksfoundation.org/donate/
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!
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...
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
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
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Discover the joy of birdwatching by joining Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on their monthly bird walks.
WALKS FOR NOVEMER:
Saturday, November 12th 8am Banshee Reeks - a diverse 695-acre treasure in the heart of Loudoun County. The preserve’s streams, trees, shrubs and fields attracts lots of species, making it a birding hotspot.
This is a regular outing that takes place the second Saturday of every month. Bring binoculars if you have them.
All levels of birders welcome.
Registration Required.
Sunday, November 20th 8am - Bles Park located along the Potomac River in eastern Loudoun. More than 175 different species of birds have been observed at Bles Park in a great mix of habitat.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are an experienced or beginning birder.
Bring binoculars if you have them.
Registration Required.
Saturday, November 26th 8am - Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship - walk through parts of this beautiful 900-acre preserve and see what lives in this diverse habitat.
As the leaves fall, it gets easier to see birds on trees. This outing takes place every fourth Saturday of the month except in December. Meet at the Education Center; bring binoculars if you have them.
BRCES is located just north of Neersville at 11661 Harpers Ferry Road (Route 671); detailed directions at www.blueridgecenter.org. Registration Required.
For more information click the link below.
loudounwildlife.org/events/month/2022-11/
Plant Natives - Leave The Leaves
Many small creatures can spend their whole life within the perimeters of your yard.
It's the end of nesting season, so it's time to clean out those nest boxes! September and October are the best times to do it. Check out this video to learn how to properly clean out your nest box.
Winter option: add some dried grasses to help any birds that may roost in the box during winter.
Our top-of-the-line bluebird house includes all of the key elements needed for a successful nesting experience for both tenant and landlord. It’s the ideal s...
Back in stock for the season!
Give your birds a little extra help with seasonally-savvy feeding!
During the winter’s short daylight hours and colder weather, birds need every bit of nutrition available to get through the long night.
Winter SuperBlend can be used on its own or mixed into your normal seed blend.
Packed with sunflower chips, pecans, peanuts, tree nuts, Bark Butter Bits and Nutrasaff, this blend is a nutritional powerhouse right when birds need it most.
Available in-store and online: order.wbu.com/ashburn/bird-food/bird-seed/winter-superblend
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Let us (and the birds) be your first gift this year!
Stop by the store to get your free copy of the 2023 Wild Birds Unlimited, while supplies last!
Each month features a breathtaking image of some of the most amazing birds across North America.
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Click link to find out how! ashburn.wbu.com/daily-savings-club-membership
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