Wild Birds Unlimited

The 2024-2025 Project FeederWatch season is just around the corner! Are you ready to enjoy birds all winter long?

Here’s how it works:

1. Register today and begin counting birds on November 1.

2. Pick a watch spot: it can be your yard, a nature centre, community park - You don’t even need a bird feeder!

3. Decide when you’ll count - you can count every week or once all winter, for as much or as little time as you like.

4. Submit your bird counts on the FeederWatch app or website.

Help advance bird conservation by counting them! Register today at www.feederwatch.org or comment FEEDER and we’ll send you the link!

Project FeederWatch is delivered by Birds Canada and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, made possible with generous support from Wild Birds Unlimited.

Happy First Day of Autumn! 🍂 It's the perfect time to prepare our yards for migrating birds. During this time, consider offering foods that are high in fats and proteins, and create leaf piles that provide additional food and shelter.

Featured Bird: Blue Jay
WBU Food: Peanut, in the Shell

🍂 Fall migration is underway and billions of birds are migrating through North America, mostly under the cover of darkness. 🌙✨ Unfortunately, they face an increasing threat: unnatural, man-made light that attracts, disorients, and makes birds vulnerable to collisions with buildings. 🏙️💡

The solution is as simple as flipping the switch. 🔄 Turning off lights dramatically reduces hazards and allows birds to safely proceed with their migratory journeys. For more tips, visit: https://www.wbu.com/lights-out/

✔️ Do your part to help

Many plants produce fruits and seeds that birds use for food, but did you know that ✨native plants✨ also attract and feed lots of native insects?

Fewer native plants means fewer insects, which truly means fewer birds. So perhaps consider planting some natives in your yard to help grow our bird populations and .

Featured Plants: Cardinal Flowers

The birds and the trees...it's a perfect match! Trees are vital to birds and are an important part of a healthy eco-system. They provide shelter and a place for birds to raise families, as well as multiple food sources like nuts, seeds and fruit. Trees also play host to a number of native insects, especially caterpillars, that many birds feed to their nestlings or use for fuel during migration.

As part of our initiative to (https://www.wbu.com/save-the-song-birds), we have partnered with Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees across North America. Join us in our mission; plant a native tree in your yard. After all, more trees mean more birds!

Featured Bird: Black-capped Chickadee
WBU Food: Jim's Birdacious® Bark Butter®

It's National Peanut Day! 🥜 To celebrate, let's fill up our peanut feeders for our friends that love peanuts like Jays, Nuthatches, Titmice, Woodpeckers, Chickadees, and...love them or hate them...squirrels!

Featured Bird: Downy Woodpecker
Feeder and WBU Food: EcoClean Peanut Feeder with Peanuts, Out of the Shell

The newest episode of the Podcast is now available! This week, John & Brian discuss why insects are important for the birds and how to cultivate more insects in your yard. They also explain the connection between insects and the 7 Simple Actions to help Save the Song Birds. Listen here: https://www.wbu.com/episode-89-why-we-love-insects/

It's National Hummingbird Day! Did you know that hummingbirds can drink up to twice their body weight in nectar every day?! To celebrate, let's clean those hummingbird feeders and fill them back up with fresh nectar!

Featured Bird: Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Happy Labor Day! Take some time today to get out and enjoy nature. Whether you're listening to the birds in your yard or you go on a walk through your local park, we hope you take a well deserved break from all your hard work!

Featured Bird: Pygmy Nuthatch
WBU Food: Peanut, in the Shell

Shell or no shell, birds love peanuts! Loaded with protein and energy, peanuts are especially helpful as birds prepare for migration and the upcoming winter. It's fun to watch for birds like jays, nuthatches and chickadees visiting feeders to sn**ch peanuts to cache, or hide, for future use.

Featured Bird: Blue Jay
Food: Peanuts, In Shell
Feeder: Peanut Hut Feeder

Wondering how often to clean your bird feeders? We suggest giving them a good clean every few weeks, or more frequently if required. Not sure if you're doing it just right? Gain peace of mind by watching this helpful video tutorial: https://www.wbu.com/bird-feeder-care-cleaning/ ✨

Water is the best way to attract the greatest variety of birds to your backyard. In some cases, birds are more attracted to a water source than food, because it gives them a place to drink and clean their feathers. You can help your birds by adding a reliable source of water, such as a bird bath, a small pool or a shallow dish.

Featured Bird: American Robin
Bath: Metal Bird Bath Dish

We love our kitties 🐱 and we love our birds 🐦; We cherish the joy that both bring into our lives. 💕 However, we also recognize the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of all creatures. That's why we advocate for keeping our beloved cats indoors. By doing so, we not only protect our pets from potential dangers but also safeguard the delicate balance of our ecosystems and the lives of our cherished bird species. To learn more about how to , visit https://www.wbu.com/save-the-song-birds/.

🐝🍯 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

Summer is the perfect time to evaluate your yard and prepare it for fall, when there can be even more bird activity. Adding a feeding station or water feature might be just what your space needs to become ✨ the ✨ yard. Visit us soon to learn how you can make the most of your yard this summer.

Featured Birds: House Finch & Downy Woodpecker
Hardware: Advanced Pole System®

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting another session of Wild Birds Unlimited University (WBU U) at our Franchise Support Center! A big thank you to our store owners and managers who joined us to expand their knowledge and enhance the experience they bring to their customers, the birds, and the world around them. Your commitment to learning and growth is what makes WBU truly special!

Say hello to the new owners of the Wild Birds Unlimited store in Davenport, IA, Todd and Stephanie Burras! Todd and Stephanie have also owned the WBU store in Ames, IA since 2018. Congratulations on your second store! We are thrilled for you!

Goldfinches are some of the latest breeding songbirds, waiting to nest until mid-to-late summer when thistle seeds and down are readily available. You can help the goldfinches in your backyard as they prepare for nesting by offering Nyjer®️ (thistle) and our WBU Finch Blend. Both are loaded with the protein that your goldfinches need during summer.

Featured Birds: American Goldfinches
WBU Food: Nyjer® (Nyjer® is a registered trademark of the Wild Bird Feeding Institute.)
Feeder: Quick-Clean™ Medium Finch Feeder (Yellow)

Wild Birds Unlimited is a proud partner of the National Wildlife Federation! Together, we're on a mission to inspire more people to plant native species and create thriving natural habitats for birds. 🌱🐦 Discover more about our initiatives and the efforts of Jim and Nancy Carpenter here: https://blog.nwf.org/2024/07/wild-birds-unlimited-a-longtime-habitat-champion/

Happy International Owl Awareness Day! WHO is your favorite owl? 🦉 Lets us know in the comments! Check out this page to learn more about these fascinating nocturnal creatures: https://www.wbu.com/owls/

Featured Birds: Barred Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, & Burrowing Owl

We don’t have Puppy Pit Monday but we DO have Kitten Snuggle Saturday!!! Come see these sweet kitties in our Fayetteville store and our sweet boy Pumpkin at our Rogers store!!! This cuteness could be all yours as every kitty in our store is available for adoption!!!

Celebration 🎉 Alert ‼️ Cat 🐈 #20 has been adopted!!! That is 20 cats 🐱 we have gotten off the streets and in to loving 🥰 homes 🏠 in 4 months!!! Let’s see what we can do these next 4 months!!!

Thank you for supporting us, our small business, and our community outreach projects!!!!

Congratulations to Ms. Cheri and her fur babies for winning our photos contest!!! Stayed tuned for the next contest!!

Did you know at Wild Birds Unlimited we also have items for your fur babies and gifts for your bird loving friends?!?!

Many kids today don't seem to know how great the outdoors is. It's like they've chosen to "go screen" instead of "going green." Fortunately, bird feeding (building a feeder, filling feeders, watching and even sketching birds) are wonderful ways to bring children closer to nature. Go here to download some fun activities just for kids: www.wbu.com/kids-activities

Want to learn more?
🎙️ Tune in to the latest Nature Centered Podcast where John & Brian are joined by two very special guests, kids who love bird feeding, Xander and Rhain. Prepare to be inspired by their passion and love for birds and bird feeding. They also share their tips for helping more kids get into the hobby. Listen to Why Kids Love Bird Feeding here: fayettevillear.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu

Featured Feeder: Tidy Cylinder Feeder (Blue)
WBU Food: No-Mess Cylinder

Join the gardens and come see us Saturday at their Firelfy Fling!!

Membership | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks membership Please activate your membership in our new ticketing and member portal. Members are the foundation of the Garden. We're grateful for your su ...

Did you see the pet photos below?!?! 2 days left to vote to win someone a $50 credit to our store!!! Which pet story is your favorite?!?!🤩

Did you know birds are very visual!! That’s why when you switch from regular seed to hot pepper it takes them a bit before they start eating from your feeder again. They see that slight change in color. It also times them a bit to go to a new feeder. Don’t give up! It took the birds 🐦 3 months to find my log cylinder feeder and now they love 💗 it!!

When my window feeder got damaged in the tornado 🌪️ I left it up beside my new feeder (this amazing new feeder from Hill Top) to aid the birds visually!! Now they visit my new feeder regularly!

So, when adding a new feeder or food type be patient as the birds explore and get to come to know the new addition to your yard!!

🌴 ✈️ Whether you're looking for a way to feed your birds while on vacation or want to enjoy longer views of the birds at your feeders, Seed Cylinders are a great addition to any backyard. We carry a variety of Seed Cylinders that are designed to meet your birds' seasonal needs.

Featured Birds: Carolina Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker & House Finch
WBU Food: Large Supreme Cylinder
Feeder: Large Tidy Cylinder Feeder

Wild Birds Unlimited - Nature Shop At Wild Birds Unlimited, we bring people and nature together with bird feeding, nature products, expert advice, and educational events. We offer a variety of bird foods, bird feeders, bird houses, and bird baths. We're dedicated to helping you turn your yard into a habitat that not only benefits wil...

🌴 ✈️ Whether you're looking for a way to feed your birds while on vacation or want to enjoy longer views of the birds at your feeders, Seed Cylinders are a great addition to any backyard. We carry a variety of Seed Cylinders that are designed to meet your birds' seasonal needs.

🎙️ Vacation time is also a great time to listen to the latest Nature Centered Podcast: Why Kids Love Bird Feeding. Tune in here: fayettevillear.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu

Featured Birds: Carolina Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker & House Finch
WBU Food: Large Supreme Cylinder
Feeder: Large Tidy Cylinder Feeder

Guess what I missed yesterday…. National All American Pet Photo Day! 😻🐶. How could I?!?! You know we love all animals at Wild Birds Unlimited!!!Pumpkin and Meatball are at the store waiting to greet you!!
Share your pet photos with us. Add your pet’s story!! Pet Photo with the most likes by July 20th wins their family a $50 credit to our store!!! Tag us , Post, share, and follow us for a chance to win!!!!!

Did you know we have adopted out 17 cats in 11 weeks between our Rogers store and Fayetteville store!!! When you support our small business you allow us to give back to the community in a variety of ways!!! We have not only adopted out cats but have raised enough money to spay and neuter over 5 cats! We have filled the feeders at the Veteran’s home and donated many items for charity events!Thank you for your support!!! We are excited to see what else we can do!!

Katie and Shy wanted to remind you that bird baths are a great way to bring more life to your yard!

The second round of hummingbird activity has started!!! My feeder has been busy!!! Make sure you have clean feeders with fresh nectar in them!! In this heat, don’t forget to add our nectar defender to keep your nectar fresh as well as provide extra nutrients for the birds!!!!

We got to meet the inventor of nectar defender last week at Trade Show!!! Great guy!!! He also created feeder fresh to keep your seed from getting moldy!!!