Wild Birds Unlimited

06/05/2026

Happy Friday Bird Nerds! This is exciting news for sure! Did you know that birds require different items in their diet at different times of the year? You may start to notice some birds looking like they need a spa day and makeover! Have not fear this food helps them replace feathers faster and maintain healthy body condition.

We now carry FeatherPro™ SuperBlend in both regular and Hot Pepper (in cylinders). This means that everyone can now help the birds in summer with their molting (replacing feathers) - even those of you with the yard full of squirrels. You can also offer high-protein foods such as SuperSuet®, Jim's Birdacious® Bark Bark Butter®, peanuts, and mealworms.

Fly on in and grab some FeatherPro™ SuperBlend today! Your backyard birds will thank you!

06/05/2026

Welcome to Feeder Friday. Are you interested in a Smart Bird Feeder? Well look at that, we have that too!
Experience bird feeding like never before. Smart bird feeders combine cutting-edge technology with Mother Nature, turning your yard into an interactive experience. These feeders identify bird species, track visits, and even send photos and alerts right to your phone.

Whether you're away from home or you want to keep an eye on a feeder that isn’t near a window, you can still enjoy your birds - anytime, from anywhere. Shop now to see our selection of smart bird feeders and never miss a moment of joy!

These devices sell fast when in stock, so come on in and grab one for Dad!

06/04/2026

🌿🐦 Wild Birds Unlimited
There’s something truly special about connecting with nature right outside your window. The simple act of putting out a feeder or offering fresh water can invite a whole world of color, song, and life into your backyard.

From cheerful chickadees to bright cardinals, each visit brings a moment to pause, observe, and appreciate the beauty all around us. It’s not just about feeding birds—it’s about creating a space where nature feels closer, more personal, and part of your everyday routine.

Whether you’re a lifelong bird enthusiast or just starting to notice the wildlife around you, these small connections can make a big impact—for you and for the birds. 🌼💚

06/03/2026

Sometimes you just gotta...you know...ignore everything going on and watch the birds.

If you are feeling stressed or anxious, just sit in the yard or a park,
close your eyes, and listen to the bird song
or just focus on a bird or a tree and watch the activity

After 15 or 20 minutes you will feel better.

06/02/2026

🌸🐝 This month, we’re celebrating Pollinator Month with our partners at the National Wildlife Federation! It’s a great time to see how your garden can help bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. 🦋🐦 No matter the size of your garden, pollinators are some of the easiest wildlife to support. Just plant native flowers that bloom and enjoy the show! 🌼💚

Wildlife shown represents the diversity of pollinators across North America. Have you done anything to help the pollinators in your yard? Share in the comments.

06/02/2026

🧠 Mythbusting Time. Suet is a winter time feed for birds!
🚫 Busted: Birds eat suet year round!
Suet is rendered animal fat (typically beef) that’s often mixed with seeds, nuts, fruit, or insects and formed into cakes or plugs. Think of it as a high-energy “power bar” for birds — packed with fat that fuels:
✅ Winter survival
✅ Nesting season demands
✅ Migration energy
Birds can burn through fat quickly — and suet delivers calories far more efficiently than seeds.

🥩 Beef Fat Suet vs. “No Melt” Suet
Traditional (Beef Fat) Suet
✔ Made from rendered beef fat (tallow)
✔ Extremely high energy
✔ Best for cold weather feeding
✔ Attracts the widest variety of insect-eating birds

⚠️ Downside:
Softens or melts in heat (can get rancid or coat feathers)

“No-Melt” Suet
✔ Designed for spring and summer feeding
✔ Contains stabilizers like cornmeal, oats, or peanut butter
✔ Holds shape in warmer temps (often up to ~90°F+)
✔ Great when:
You want to feed suet year‑round
Temps are climbing
You want less mess and spoilage

👉 Key difference:
Traditional suet = highest energy, best in winter
No-melt suet = more stable, best for warm weather

❄️ Winter (THE PRIME TIME)
Essential survival fuel
Insects are scarce
Birds rely heavily on fat for warmth
🥇 Best choice: Traditional beef suet

🌱 Spring and Summer
Nesting season = huge calorie demand
Parents often carry suet to chicks
🥇Switch to no-melt blends for stability

🍂 Fall
Critical pre-migration fueling period
Birds build fat reserves
🥇Both traditional and no-melt work well depending on temps

🐦 Birds You’ll Attract (By Season!)
❄️ Winter Suet Visitors
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Chickadees
Nuthatches
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Northern Flicker

🌱 Spring and Summer Visitors
Chickadees (feeding young)
Woodpeckers
Wrens
Nuthatches
Titmice
Occasional warblers
Baltimore Orioles
Bluebirds (especially with mealworm blends)
👉 Parents LOVE suet during nesting season
👉 Helps fledglings learn to feed

🍂 Fall Visitors
Woodpeckers (very active again)
Jays
Chickadees
Nuthatches
Kinglets and migrating warblers
👉 Fall = high diversity at suet feeders

06/01/2026

Hi everyone. This is Sam, and I am taking over while Sue and Bob (aka Mom and Dad) are away at conference and did not take me! The left me in charge and let's have some fun!

Seed Sale starts today for 15% off all 20lbs bags of seed. So if you are a DSC customer you save an extra 5%! Shhhh! Don't tell them they will just think I did an awesome job while they were away! This sale is going on Monday (today through Friday 6/5/26).

05/31/2026

This is great information.

05/31/2026

When you purchase a bird feeder, it’s important to think beyond just the birds—but also the other wildlife that may come along with it 🐦✨ Do you have squirrels, raccoons, possums, or even bears in your area? If so, taking a few simple precautions can help protect both your feeder and the animals around it 🐿️🦝🐻

Our Certified Bird Feeding Specialists are always happy to help guide you 😊 If a feeder is hung without any protection, it’s completely natural for curious critters to investigate. Squirrels, in particular, will often try to access feeders—not just for food, but because they need to chew regularly to keep their teeth from growing too long. It’s simply part of how they survive 🌰🐿️

With that in mind, setting up your feeder the right way from the start can make all the difference 💡 We offer baffles, cages, and proven strategies to help keep feeders accessible to birds while gently discouraging unwanted visitors 🛠️🐦

05/09/2026

Need any last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas? Pop into your local WBU! 🩷🌸 We’ve got you covered 😉

05/07/2026

John and Brian discuss the best bird mom ever. Hummingbird moms are arguably some of the toughest ladies out there. With all the odds stacked against them, we should celebrate how hummingbird moms are champions this Mother’s Day. Listen here: https://www.wbu.com/podcast/episode-109-encore-hummingbirds-its-all-about-mom/

05/07/2026

⏳ Last chance to enter the Spring Blossom Giveaway! ✨🌸

We’ll be picking a winner tomorrow, so head on over to our giveaway post to enter before time runs out ⏰

05/06/2026

You voted, and now we can officially call the 2026 Barred Owl Cam owlets by name. Hooray for Artemis and Apollo!! 🦉✨

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

The WBU Birdathon has concluded, and our team spotted 80 species! 🐦 Some standout sightings included:
• King Rail (WHOA!)
• Northern Waterthrush
• Yellow-breasted Chat
• Orchard Oriole
• Palm Warbler
• Black-throated Green Warbler

While the Birdathon may be over, the work to support birds and their habitats continues. If you’d like to help fund local conservation efforts that benefit Indiana’s bird populations, you can donate here:
https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/bir.../birdathon-donation/

IMPORTANT: When donating, please select “Wild Birds Unlimited” from the drop-down list so your contribution is credited to our WBU team.

05/01/2026

Spring is here, and the birds are noticing. 🌸🐦

To celebrate the season and the launch of our new Spring Blossom Collection, we’re giving away a Chirp Blossom™ Seed Wreath, a Spring Blossom Seed Wreath Feeder, and a $50 Wild Birds Unlimited gift card so you can create a welcoming stop for spring visitors.

Here’s how to enter:
🌸 Follow Wild Birds Unlimited
🌸 Like this post
🌸 Comment your favorite springtime bird
🌻 Optional: Tag a friend who enjoys watching backyard birds and would love this giveaway
Giveaway Details:
➜ Ends Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12 PM ET
➜ One winner will be selected at random and announced via our Story.
➜ Open to U.S. residents only. Employees, officers, directors, and immediate family members of Wild Birds Unlimited or its affiliates are not eligible.
➜ No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook.
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