Wild Birds Unlimited

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

🌳✨ Wild Birds Unlimited is excited to partner with the Arbor Day Foundation https://www.arborday.org, to plant thousands of trees across North America! This partnership will have a lasting impact on future generations of birds and nature enthusiasts.

Join us in our mission to by planting a tree in your yard. 🌳💚 With every tree planted, we are making a difference together! 🙌🌎
Shop for trees here: https://shop.arborday.org/wbu



Featured Bird: Purple Finch

Where are the birds? Can anyone relate to this question right now? ✋

In the newest episode of the Podcast, John & Brian address challenging questions like: What happens when bird activity slows down? Where did the birds go and why? What can you do to get them back? Tune in today: www.wbu.com/podcast/episode-88-where-are-the-birds

A new Wild Birds Unlimited store is coming soon in Ocala, FL! This will be the second store for Doug, Susan, and Lindsay Gilmour as they also own the store in Gainesville, FL. They said "We are excited to continue our journey as WBU franchisees with the addition of a new store in Ocala, FL later this year! It has been wonderful serving backyard birdfeeding hobbyists in Gainesville for the past 3 years. Thanks to the team at the Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise Support Center, we have found owning a business to be a great experience. Our products are so much in demand that we found many customers are happy to drive all the way from Ocala to Gainesville for their bird feeding needs and we cannot wait to bring our service and high-quality supplies to them!” Congratulations Doug, Susan, and Lindsay! It is such a joy to see you grow with WBU!

To learn more about how you can own your very own WBU store please click the link below:
https://franchise.wbu.com/

🚨 LAST DAY to get 20% OFF Wildlife Habitat Certification!

Redeem offer here: (use promo code: GARDEN20)
https://certifiedwildlifehabitat.nwf.org/?campaignid=WH20JSU&utm_source=partner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WBU&utm_content=WBU_parntership

The National Wildlife Federation is offering Wild Birds Unlimited customers 20% OFF habitat certification and today is the last day to take advantage of the discount. This small application fee will help the NWF in their efforts to protect wildlife and habitats. Upon completion of your certification, the National Wildlife Federation will recognize your yard or garden as a Certified Wildlife Habitat® and you will receive a certificate and have an opportunity to buy a sign or plaque to display proudly in your own habitat.

Offer our Jim's Birdacious®️ Bugs & Bits®️ and watch the birds stop by for a nutritious treat! It's easy to add to the foods you currently offer to attract a wide variety of birds, including some that don't often visit feeders such as Brown Creepers, tanagers, warblers and more.

Featured Bird: Carolina Wren
WBU Food: Jim's Birdacious Bugs & Bits®

Congratulations to the Wild Birds Unlimited team in Pleasant Hill, CA for earning the 2024 Wild Birds Unlimited Team of the Year Award! Well deserved!

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 and other birding activities (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: wbu.com/podcast

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

Did you know that you can reduce pesticide usage by shopping at WBU?

WBU seed blends do not contain fillers which means a reduction in pesticide use across thousands of acres of crops! What an easy way to protect our birds and the planet! To learn more about how to , visit: https://www.wbu.com/save-the-song-birds/

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

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. Tune in today: www.wbu.com/episode-87-why-kids-love-bird-feeding

Dad you know we have great Father's Day Gifts?

Hats and socks, books, binocs...

Artisan copper feeders, grill mitts for meat eaters.

Come in and find what your Pop wouldn't mind.

And of course we have seed for the tweeters.

Now through July 31, the National Wildlife Federation is offering Wild Birds Unlimited customers 2️⃣ 0️⃣ % OFF Habitat Certification with promo code GARDEN20. https://certifiedwildlifehabitat.nwf.org/

🐝 🦋 June is the perfect time to celebrate the bees, butterflies, birds and the other little critters that help habitats thrive. Many pollinator populations are in decline and this decline is attributed most severely to a loss in feeding and nesting habitats. You can help by adding native plants to your yard.

🌼 Wild Birds Unlimited is proud to be the Champion for the National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat® program. This initiative shows nature enthusiasts like you how a few simple additions can make a big difference.

Ready to learn more about increasing the birds and pollinators in your space? Check out the latest Nature Centered Podcast episode: Habitat for Birds & Pollinators. saintpaul.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu

Featured: Butterfly & Hummingbird
Visiting a Zinnia flower, native to SW United States and Mexico

We hope you enjoyed our time together in Songbird Meadow. Thank you for taking this journey with us, we loved it!

Were you able to apply any of the 3 simple steps to help around your home? We'd love to see a photo if you did!

1️⃣ Watch the birds
2️⃣ Hang a bird feeder to feed the birds
3️⃣ Plant native plants

Still a work in progress? That's A-OK! Share your plan to be a in the comments!

Make a difference in your world, and help the birds by simply watching and feeding them. Wild Birds Unlimited is proud to present Songbird Meadow at the 2024 EPCOT®️ International Flower & Garden Festival. The meadow illustrates how the simple joy of connecting with our feathered friends can elevate your soul and make your spirit fly! Feed the birds and add more joy to your world.

LIVE MEALWORMS ARE HERE!

All the migrators LOVE loading up on quick protein. Mealworms are the favorite food of our visiting population of orioles. Give 'em what they crave.

Now through July 31, the National Wildlife Federation is offering Wild Birds Unlimited customers 2️⃣ 0️⃣ % OFF Habitat Certification with promo code GARDEN20. Get started creating a bird-friendly habitat in your own backyard and help by visiting www.nwf.org/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat today.

By turning your yard into a bird-friendly habitat, you can help the declining population of breeding adult birds. Wild Birds Unlimited is proud to be the Champion for the National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat® program.

Featured Bird: Black-capped Chickadee

♻️ Made from recycled and sustainable materials, many of our bird feeders and houses are as eco-friendly as they are bird-friendly. We're proud of our many eco-consciously sourced and produced items made from:

1️⃣ Recycled plastic
2️⃣ Eastern white pine
3️⃣ Non-old growth western cedar
4️⃣ Bamboo

When you add these products to your backyard, you can feel good knowing that they're good for the birds and the environment. 🌎

🎙️ Learn more about how bird feeding is good for the environment by listening to the latest episode of the WBU Nature Centered podcast, "Environmental Benefits of Bird Feeding." Listen here: saintpaul.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu

Featured Birds: House Finches
WBU Food: No-Mess Seed Cylinder
Feeder: FeatherWeight Seed Cylinder Feeder

🦉 WBU Owl Cam is live and all three eggs have hatched! Click here https://www.wbu.com/owl-cam to watch.

Talk about reality TV! Completely unscripted and available 24/7, you'll see the comings and goings of the owl parents, fascinating feeding times and more.

Tune in often. It's a fun, educational activity that's wonderful for kids and classrooms, as they get a chance to observe the life of an owl family.

👀 Don't miss a moment of the action. Be sure to watch the WBU Owl Cam https://www.wbu.com/owl-cam

Been enjoying our new in-store livestreaming capabilities.
Git that squirrel Raven!!