WBU BirdTracks Blog

Bluebird, Bird Photo, Wild Birds Unlimited, WBU

March 22, 2013

By John Schaust, Chief Naturalist | Birds

It is hard to imagine, but the Wild Birds Unlimited corporate office sits in the middle of a fairly sterile suburban setting. It wasn’t always so. When WBU, Inc. moved into its current office space almost 20 years ago, the area surrounding it was mostly undeveloped fields, pasture and woodland. Prime bluebird habitat. But as

Carolina Wren, Bird Photo, Wild Birds Unlimited, WBU

March 15, 2013

Making a Difference in March

By John Schaust, Chief Naturalist | Birds

Well, we finally had a real winter! After the past few incredibly mild winters, this year’s cold and snow has been a little rough to take. And usually by this time in March, signs of spring are busting out all over. Usually, but not this year! One of few hints of spring that is happening

House Wren singing on branch, , Bird Photo, Wild Birds Unlimited, WBU

March 4, 2013

Why Do Birds Sing So Early in the Morning?

By Paul E. Pickett, Chief Development Officer | Birds

You head to work early; it’s still dark and cold. It’s too dark and cold to make a logical reason to be up, and already you can hear them – those crazy birds aren’t just awake, they’re already whooping it up with their trills, melodies and crescendos. You are witnessing what is often called the

American Robin, , Bird Photo, Wild Birds Unlimited, WBU

February 8, 2013

Harbinger of Spring?

By Brian Cunningham, Manager of Nature & Hobby Education | Birds

It has often been said that the first sign of an American Robin foraging on the lawn means spring is on the way. But is the robin still a harbinger of spring? Robins typically gather in flocks in autumn to migrate south to escape harsh winter weather. However, times seem to be changing. More and

Great Horned Owl, Bird Photo, Wild Birds Unlimited, WBU

January 16, 2013

Touched by Owls

By John Schaust, Chief Naturalist | Birds

I sometimes question my decision to live and work within the boundaries of a large city. The need for daily interaction with nature is inescapable for me, and that can be tough in a suburban setting. That is why I love this time of year when one of my most spine tingling interactions with nature