Helping Your Yard Come Alive...Naturally!
“Birding introduces an entirely new perspective on how someone can enjoy their home,” says Bob Ross, Owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Madison. “Feeding birds,watching them throughout the year and creating a space on your property for your favorite species keeps your yard alive, literally,” Ross continues.“Our goal is to help people enjoy their home and yard more throughout the year. Birding is an excellent way to do that.”
Often, people think bird seed is bird seed, not making a distinction between various mixtures. Wild Birds Unlimited offers fifteen various seed blends.
Birds are like people in that they have preferences. For example:
? A blend heavier in peanuts will be preferred by woodpeckers & blue jays
? Another blend with black oil sunflower seed & safflower seed will draw more cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches and finches
“We have a chart showing what species are attracted to the various seed blends ready for who ever would like one. With that as a beginning, a homeowner can begin building the environment they want in their yard,” Ross says.
The story doesn’t stop here, however. Wild Birds Unlimited also has many accessory type items that enhance the birding experience and can be great holiday gifts.
Here are some traditional popular gift items:
? Bird Houses
? Wind Chimes
? Stained Glass Decorations
? Optics (binoculars, scopes, etc.)
? Apparel (shirts, sweatshirts, socks, etc.)
? Jewelry
? Books
? Figurines
? Plush Toys
? Finger Puppets (squirrels, chipmunks, mice, birds, etc.)
Distinctive Yard Items include:
? Fountains
? Birdbaths
? Concrete Benches (9 colors/tints)
? Stepping Stones
? Hanging Feeders
? Advanced Pole System (modular all steel construction with weather resistant powder coating & decorative add-ons including Christmas trees & Snowmen) to support houses & feeders
“In winter months, feeding birds can help you direct favorite species to your yard. As spring arrives, the addition of bird baths, decorative stepping stones and benches can help make a special outdoor place for any generation. We even have a heated bird bath for those who don’t want to wait until spring for the full show.” Bob Ross, Owner of Wild Birds Unlimited.
