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Anyone can create a welcoming haven for local wildlife.

In fact, wildlife habitat gardens support twice as much wildlife as conventional lawns and non-native plant gardens.

Turning your yard, balcony container garden or work landscape into a Certified Wildlife Habitat®️ to attract birds, butterflies, and other neighborhood wildlife is fun, easy, and can make a lasting difference.

ashburn.wbu.com/certified-wildlife-habitat

Nesting season is just around the corner, and many birds will call your yard home. You might even say that their families will become part of your family, and you can make a significant difference in how well these extended families will thrive and survive in your own backyard.

The need for protein and calcium increases substantially for birds as they prepare for nesting and during periods of egg-laying.

Keeping feeders clean is an important part of feeder maintenance. Clean and sanitize your feeders on a regular basis. This can be every few weeks or more frequently.

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Nesting season is just around the corner, and many birds will call your yard home.

You might even say that their families will become part of your family, and you can make a significant difference in how well these extended families will thrive and survive in your own backyard.

The need for protein and calcium increases substantially for birds as they prepare for nesting and during periods of egg-laying. And you can give birds a place to set up house by providing any of our high quality nest boxes,

Feeding birds, watching birds and counting birds: three simple actions that make a world of difference. This year, the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) takes place February 18-21. By simply offering a variety of foods to your birds and recording the activity around your feeders, you will provide valuable information that helps scientists determine where bird populations are thriving — and where they need help. https://www.birdcount.org/

February Nature Happenings

Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb 18th - 21st, www.birdcount.org

Project FeederWatch continues, www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw

February is National Bird Feeding Month

Raccoon, groundhog, beaver, skunk, opossum and rabbit mating seasons.

Grackles return north; watch for increased activity at your feeders.

Barred Owls and Eastern Screech Owls are courting.

Bluebird and other nest boxes need to be cleaned out this month.

Look for early waterfowl migrants such as Bufflehead, Common
Goldeneyes and Redheads as lakes thaw.

Common chickweed appears.

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Vote for Your Favorite BirdSpotter Photos

Beautiful photos! Vote for your favorite finalist (if you can choose!)

Vote for Your Favorite BirdSpotter Photos Vote for your favorite bird photos in the BirdSpotter photo contest sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited and Project FeeerWatch.

When it comes to filling your feeders, there is a difference in the foods you offer – and the birds know it! Feeding a poor quality food can be a waste of money when the birds don't eat it or simply kick out filler seeds in many brands of bird food. The experts at Wild Birds Unlimited can help you pick the right foods for the birds in your backyard. Our top-quality bird foods target the specific birds you want to attract and discourage the birds (and critters) you don’t. Get 20% OFF One Regularly-priced Item. Offer valid thru 02/14/22. Contact our store for details.

A wonderful opportunity to bid for a beautiful bird house or unique work of art AND support a great organization! The online auction begins Feb.21.

February 21-28 bid on the awesome Birdhouses of Loudoun County. Watch facebook for profiles of our fantastic artists in the coming days. Preview the items and register to bid at: https://charityauction.bid/LWC2022

Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month by helping the birds survive a traditionally difficult time of the year.

It's a time when birds' natural food supply can be very low, before insects appear and the few remaining wild fruits, berries, seeds and nuts are either hidden or undesirable.

You can help by offering a reliable source of high-quality food. Then enjoy the fun of watching a variety of birds as they stop by for a bite.

Wild Birds Unlimited added a Shop on Website button to their Page.

Wild Birds Unlimited added a Shop on Website button to their Page.

Wild Birds Unlimited added a Shop on Website button to their Page.

Wild Birds Unlimited added a Shop on Website button to their Page.

We are closing early today (at 3:30pm Sunday 1/16) because of the weather. We will hopefully open at the regular time tomorrow. Hope everyone is at home enjoying the birds. (The heated bird bath has been almost as popular as the feeders today!)

You may have noticed birds in winter exploring every nook and cranny in the trees around your yard. They're looking for insect larvae, pupae and eggs tucked among the tree bark. It's a seasonal feeding behavior that gives birds the fat and protein they need. You could say they're "bulking up."

As winter takes hold, you can add to the bounty by providing Jim’s Birdacious®️ Bark Butter®️, a food that's hard to beat when it comes to giving birds the high-energy/high-fat content they need to survive. Plus, it has a fun name!

You may have noticed birds in winter exploring every nook and cranny in the trees around your yard. They're looking for insect larvae, pupae and eggs tucked among the tree bark. It's a seasonal feeding behavior that gives birds the fat and protein they need. You could say they're "bulking up."

As winter takes hold, you can add to the bounty by providing Jim’s Birdacious®️ Bark Butter®️, a food that's hard to beat when it comes to giving birds the high-energy/high-fat content they need to survive. Plus, it has a fun name!

Stop by our store to learn more about Bark Butter and other foods for winter!

How can any other bird food be more fun than one that has attracted more than 150 species of birds? Jim’s Birdacious® Bark Butter® has done just that. It's a spreadable suet that can be easily smeared on tree bark or a Bark Butter Feeder for endless bird feeding fun!

For a limited time get 15% OFF All Bark Butter Products!

Offer valid thru 1/17/22 at the Ashburn, VA location.

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January Nature Happenings:

• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org
• Squirrel mating season begins.
• Now through late March is a difficult time for birds; providing food and an open source of water is important.
• Listen for Great Horned Owls' "hoot" as they pair up for mating season.
• During late January or early February, Great Horned Owls will be sitting on their eggs.
• Woodpeckers are easy to spot on leafless trees.
• Watch for mixed flocks of birds to feed on winter berries, poison ivy and cedar trees.
• Waterfowl are present on deep-water lakes.
• Start planning your butterfly and bird gardens this month.
• Skunk Cabbage is the first flower of the year to bloom.
• Aldo Leopold's (Father of Wildlife Conservation) birthday Jan. 11
• Quadrantid Meteor Shower early in the month. See up to 60 falling meteors per hour!

Season's greetings from our WBU family to yours!

Celebrate winter's arrival by feeding backyard birds. A reliable food source will help them survive this difficult time of year.

At this special time of year, the delight of seeing so many active and energetic birds at your feeders, combined with the knowledge that you are having a positive impact on the quality of their lives, makes feeding birds a joy.

And this joy is available to everyone. By providing just a few simple things, such as nutritious foods, clean water and ample shelter, birds can reward anyone with many priceless hours of happiness and enjoyment. Bird feeding is a joyful hobby, and it should be shared with those you love.

Never discount the impact it can have in bringing people and nature together for the benefit of both.

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Project FeederWatch

December Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw
• Christmas Bird Count is this month, birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count
• Tundra Swans arrive.
• Hawks and other raptors are still migrating through the area.
• This is a great time to teach chickadees and titmice to feed from your hand.
• Purple Finches can be seen at feeders.
• Watch for late waterfowl migrants such as Canvasbacks, mergansers, Ruddy Ducks and Common Goldeneyes.
• Geminid Meteor Shower is mid-month.

Project FeederWatch Count Feeder Birds for Science

In winter, clean feathers help birds stay warm, and a bird bath is often the only way to drink and bathe.

Six years ago we opened Wild Birds Unlimited of Ashburn! Thinking of our wonderful customers, incredible team and so many great memories today. We are grateful for this wonderful community 💗

Happy Thanksgiving from our WBU family to yours!

We will be closed on Thanksgiving to allow our Staff to be with their Families.

We will open back up on November 26th at 10am.
Enjoy the holiday and see you then