Wild Birds Unlimited

08/21/2026

Tune in to the latest Podcast to learn why keeping your feeders clean and filled still matters, even when bird activity slows down.

🎧 Listen here: desmoines.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu

08/18/2026

🐦 Late summer feeders can feel a little quiet at times—and that’s completely normal. With plenty of natural food available🌻🐛, birds spend more time foraging in the wild and less time visiting feeders.

🚫 But this isn’t the time to take your feeders down! Keeping a reliable feeding spot available now helps birds remember where to return when natural food becomes scarce later in the season. 🍂

💚 Stick with it through the slow season, and you’ll be rewarded with a busier backyard when fall activity picks up. 🍁🐦

🛒: mywbu.com/desmoines

Featured Bird: White-breasted Nuthatch
Featured Food: No-Mess Seed Blend
Featured Feeder: EcoTough® Hanging Tray Feeder

08/15/2026

🐝🍯 We're buzzing with excitement because today is National Honey Bee Day! 🎉 Let's celebrate the sweetest pollinators around! 🌼🍯 Spread some honey love today and bee-kind to our little friends who work tirelessly to keep our world abuzz with life!

Featured Bee: Honey Bee
Featured Flower: Purple Coneflower

08/13/2026

Brian dives into Foundational Feeding, the single feeder that can make or break your entire backyard bird-feeding setup. He explores what makes a feeder a true "Grand Central Station" for birds, from capacity to food blends to placement, and shares the secret to keeping the activity buzzing all summer long. Listen here: desmoines.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu

Bird ID:
Tufted Titmouse
Indigo Bunting
American Goldfinch

Product ID:
Eliminator™ Squirrel Proof Feeder with WBU Seed Blend

08/11/2026

Birds need protective cover. And landscaping for the ideal wildlife habitat should use native plants ranging in size and density. Click here to learn how you can certify your yard and help : https://www.wbu.com/certify-your-yard

The American Goldfinch shown is an example of the many species across North America that benefit from native plants. Have you added native plants to your yard? Share in the comments.

08/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest Wild Birds Unlimited franchisee, Jim Welome! Jim has recently purchased the WBU store in Warwick, RI. Jim said, “With gratitude in my heart, I work with a wonderful team of professionals to continue the success that Jennifer and Richard have built over many years. It's a dream come true." We're excited to celebrate the beginning of an exciting journey!
To learn more about how you can own your own WBU store, please visit us at https://franchise.wbu.com. To find a local WBU store near you, please visit https://www.wbu.com.

08/06/2026

We've been noticing more birds and feeders showing up in movies and TV lately, and we love seeing nature represented in pop culture! 🐦

Check out the article below, which also includes a podcast where the creators of HBO's Task discuss why birds played such an important role in the series, who on set were the birders, why they ended the finale with birds instead of music, and even their use of the Merlin Bird ID app.

We also couldn't help but notice what looks like one of our Advanced Pole Systems in the closing credits of the season finale. 👀

Director Jeremiah Zagar and Brad Ingelsby explain how birds became a key theme and the last images of the series end credits.

08/04/2026

Wild Birds Unlimited is proud to partner with Birdability, an organization working to ensure birding is accessible and welcoming to people of all abilities. ♿💚 Whether it’s exploring accessible nature trails 🌿 or simply listening to birdsong 🎶 from a patio, birds can provide a meaningful connection with nature.

Simple changes, like seating near feeders, clear pathways, or feeders placed near windows, can help create welcoming spaces where more people can enjoy the birds. 🐦🏡 Backyard bird feeding can also make birds more accessible by bringing them closer to home.

Visit the Birdability website (www.birdability.org) to learn how you can get involved.

08/04/2026

Whooo's wise today? August 4 is International Owl Awareness Day. Its goal is to raise awareness about our beloved nocturnal raptors that have long captivated us with their mystery and perceived wisdom.

Featured Birds:
Barred Owl
Eastern Screech Owl
Burrowing Owl

07/31/2026

The 2026 Barred Owl Cam highlights are HERE! 🦉🎥 Check them out and let us know your favorite Owl Cam memory in the comments!

Everyone's favorite Barred Owls returned for their 13th consecutive...

07/29/2026

Some suds for your bird buds 💧! One of the most important things you can do as you feed the birds is to keep your feeders clean. It helps to prevent the spread of illnesses from feeder to feeder. And let's face it, dirty feeders are gross. Learn more here: www.wbu.com/bird-feeder-care-cleaning

07/23/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY 🚨

We’re giving one lucky winner everything they need to get started with FeatherPro®️️ SuperBlend®️, crafted to support feather health 🪶 with high protein, fat, and added calcium for bone strength and egg development. 🥚

Enter to win:
🪶Bag of FeatherPro®️️ SuperBlend®️
🪶FeatherPro®️️ Hanging Tray
🪶$50 Wild Birds Unlimited gift card 🎁

How to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post ❤️
2️⃣ Follow Wild Birds Unlimited
3️⃣ Comment below: What birds are visiting your feeder right now? 🐦⬇️
😎 Optional: Tag a friend who loves their backyard birds as much as you!
Giveaway Details:
➜ Ends Thursday, July 30, 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
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07/22/2026

07/22/2026

🐣Young birds need lots of protein and energy to grow strong and healthy. Parent birds look for insects, soft foods and high-quality seeds to feed their hungry chicks. 🐛🌻

You can help support the next generation of backyard birds by offering nutritious foods and fresh water! 💧💚✨

07/20/2026

☀️🐦 Summer brings peak action to backyards across North America! While adult birds are out and about, curious juveniles are making their first independent visits to feeders.

This steady flow of seasonal species offers a front-row seat to some of the year’s most entertaining bird activity.

Visit Wild Birds Unlimited to learn more about the importance of keeping feeders full and how small seasonal adjustments can help you enjoy one of the busiest birding seasons of the year.

👀🐦 Whether you're a lifelong birder or just getting started, there's never been a better time to watch the action unfold right outside your window!💙

🛒: mywbu.com/desmoines
Featured Bird: Hairy Woodpecker
Featured Food: SuperBlend® Seed Cylinder
Featured Feeder: Tidy Cylinder Feeder