Beginning Your Journey
Whether you are new to the hobby, returning after a hiatus, or the referenced source in bird watching manuals we have options and solutions to all of your viewing and feeding needs. If you are looking for inspiration view our hobby guide, online catalogue or resources, or stop by the store to ask questions and experience what we have in person!
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How To...
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Create A Feeding Station
- Get introduced to our dynamic and innovative Advanced Pole System and get some inspiration on how to begin to make your deck or backyard the ideal feeding location.
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Attract Birds By Feeding At Different Levels
- Learn how offering selections at different heights can make your feeders more attractive to birds and easier to view.
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Attract a Greater Variety of Birds
- Learn about specific preferences some birds have and what you can do to attract either specific birds or the greatest variety.
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Identify Birds You See
- Want to find out what bird but you dont even know where to start? Check here for some excellent resources.
Prepare Your Yard for Spring
With Winter rounding the corner learn what you can do to prepare your yard for Spring, and put yourself in the best position to accomodate new and returning birds, and very soon their families!
The Joy of Bird Feeding by Jim Carpenter
A great start for any enthusiast, our CEO Jim Carpenter bring his love of birdwatching to the page with practical hints and tips:
"In this book, Jim Carpenter, founder and president of Wild Birds Unlimited, answers common hobby problems and provides fun bird feeding activities to share with family and friends. The ultimate reference for backyard bird watchers and bird feeders. It offers practical tips and solutions to attracting and identifying birds, offering the best foods for the birds you want to see, and how to deter those unwanted guests to feeding stations. Each chapter focuses on an important aspect of the hobby and guides readers to the essential steps of bird feeding mastery."