Believe it or not, some birds like bluebirds and chickadees are now scoping out neighborhoods to raise a family. They are looking for potential home sites (such as tree cavities or nest boxes) and reliable food sources. A bird’s primary consideration when choosing a nesting site is security. Protection from predators and proximity to food

Seasonally Savvy in Summer Summertime is a great time to feed birds. During Summer bird feeding, you may see different birds at your feeders than you see during winter. And many, such as finches and warblers, may sport their vibrant spring and summer plumage spreading color throughout your yard. For much of North America summertime

WBU Podcast How many goldfinch species can be attracted to your yard? Brian is joined by two WBU store owners (Dripping Springs, TX & Ventura, CA) to talk goldfinches and their differences: seasonality, attracting, nesting, molting, mimicry, and more.     Birds Mentioned Lesser Goldfinch American Goldfinch Lawrence’s Goldfinch Pine Siskin European Goldfinch House Finch   Products Mentioned

WBU Podcast Being seasonally savvy in summer means fewer feeders can be ok, but the key is foundational feeding. Brian explains the benefits of a foundational feeder and food in summer and how it helps Dad (bird dads & people dads).        Birds Mentioned House Finch American Goldfinch  Products Mentioned Hopper Feeders Seed Tube Feeders (medium

WBU Podcast Does it matter where you source your native plants? It turns out—yes, it does. Brian is joined by Mary Phillips, Head of Habitat/Native Plant Impact & Certifications for the National Wildlife Federation, to explain why. They dig into native plant trends, the importance of sourcing responsibly, and what keystone plants are—plus how they

Cardinal Confetti Collection Throw a party for your cardinals and we’ll bring the confetti! Wild Birds Unlimited is excited to announce the brand new Cardinal Confetti® Collection. This collection of products, exclusive to WBU, features food and feeders that attract cardinals, pyrrhuloxias, grosbeaks and many other bird species. Shop the Cardinal Confetti Collection HERE or

WBU Podcast 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.  Birds Mentioned Chickadees American Robin  Resources Mentioned 7 Simple Actions to help #SaveTheSongBirds  Listen to

WBU Podcast 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.  Birds Mentioned Rose-breasted Grosbeak  Yellow Warbler Black-throated Green

If you’ve been around bird feeding for any length of time, you’ve likely heard the old expression, “I don’t feed the birds in summer because they don’t need it!” Well, if they don’t “need it,” they sure do seem to love it! Maybe we should ask the birds if they want us to stop feeding

WBU Podcast Some people choose to not feed in the summer, but what are they missing? A whole lot it turns out. John and Brian make a case for helping your birds by providing key supplemental nutrition, as well as attracting more birds and seeing behaviors you’d otherwise miss.  Hobby Tips Storing Bird Food  Cleaning