Wild Birds Unlimited

October 10 is October Big Day, a 24-hour opportunity to celebrate birds near and far. Observations from bird enthusiasts around the world help scientists better understand global bird populations. Click here to learn more: https://ebird.org/octoberbigday

Today is World Mental Health Day! Did you know that nature and birds have a positive effect on your mental and physical wellbeing? Feeding the birds in your yard may help to:

1️⃣Lower blood pressure
2️⃣Reduce anxiety
3️⃣Relieve stress
4️⃣Boost the immune system
5️⃣Strengthen the vascular system
6️⃣Boost mood

The White-breasted Nuthatch shown is an example of North American bird sure to bring a smile. Which birds in your yard always boost your mood? Share in the comments.

Just a few days left to save!

Heated Bird Baths & Inserts are 15% off through Monday, October 12. If you’ve been thinking about adding one to your backyard, now’s the time to grab it before the sale ends.

Shop the sale and keep your backyard birds coming back all winter long!

Ever wonder what it really takes to bring owls to your yard? Brian is joined by Jim Carpenter, Founder, President and CEO of Wild Birds Unlimited, who's hosted nesting owls for nearly 30 years, to explain why habitat matters more than a nest box. They cover the diet and behavior of owls, plus how native trees, water, brush piles, and skipping rodenticides can make any yard owl-friendly. Learn to recognize their calls and live alongside these remarkable backyard predators.

Listen here: santarosa.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu
Featured Bird: Great Horned Owl

There’s a reason birders keep coming back to Wild Birds Unlimited.

We’re not just here to sell you a bag of bird food. Our Certified Bird Feeding Specialists are here to help you figure out what your backyard birds actually need, from food and feeders to solving those tricky bird feeding problems.

And when it comes to bird food, quality matters. Our seed is carefully selected and formulated with birds in mind, so you’re giving your backyard birds quality food instead of a bag full of unnecessary fillers.

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been feeding birds for years, come see us. We’re happy to help!

The windows in our homes and offices can be hazardous for birds. Birds cannot readily distinguish the presence of a pane of transparent glass from an unobstructed space or passageway and often fly into window panes causing injury or death. Click here to learn more: www.wbu.com/window-strikes

🍂Fall migration turns your backyard into a potential pit stop for birds on the move, and a few smart tweaks can make it irresistible! 🌿✨

🌻 Leave seed-producing plants standing to provide natural food sources.
🌳 Add a brush pile or two for shelter and protection.
🐦Create low-lying feeding areas where ground-feeding birds feel comfortable.
🧼Clean and repair feeders, and make sure they’re easy to refill during the winter months.
🔄 Keep food fresh and consistent—even in small amounts—so passing birds remember your yard as a reliable stop along their journey.

🛒: mywbu.com/santarosa

Featured Bird: Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's), Baltimore Oriole, Wilson's Warbler

(Birds pictured are representative of the many North American species that migrate. Ask us which birds are migrating through our area.)

In the Northern Hemisphere, the First Day of Autumn is Tuesday, September 22. That's when the length of day and night are almost the same. Be sure your feeders are ready for some hungry birds that are either preparing or recharging for the longer nights.

The Blue Jay shown is an example of a North American bird working hard to find the additional calories needed to make it through autumn's longer hours of darkness. Which birds are visiting your backyard this season? Share in the comments.

Kathy and John Haigh have recently purchased the WBU store in Spokane, WA! John and Kathy also own the WBU stores in Billings and Bozeman, MT. We’re so excited to see their WBU journey continue to grow and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things they’ll bring to the Spokane community!
To learn more about how you can own your own WBU store, please visit us at https://franchise.wbu.com. To find a local WBU store near you, please visit https://www.wbu.com.

It's National Peanut Day! 🥜 To celebrate, let's fill up our peanut feeders for our friends that love peanuts like Jays, Nuthatches, Titmice, Woodpeckers, Chickadees, and...love them or hate them...squirrels!

Featured Bird: Downy Woodpecker
Feeder and WBU Food: EcoClean Peanut Feeder with Peanuts, Out of the Shell

What if jays or crows could save your life, help replant forests after fires, or learn to communicate with you? Brian is joined by WBU store owners Kurtis Huston of Kamloops, BC and Laura Fleming of Medford, OR to explore the fascinating world of jays, crows and other corvids. Discover just how intelligent these birds can be, the surprising ways they interact with people, and the important roles they play in the natural world. Plus, learn how to attract or deter them. Listen here: https://www.wbu.com/podcast/episode-113-jays-crows-other-corvids/

This Labor Day, take a moment to rest, recharge, and listen to the birds. You work hard—you’ve earned a little R&R. Here’s to long weekends, lazy mornings, and soaking up the simple things. 😌

The Red-headed Woodpecker shown is a beautiful sight at feeders across many regions of the US. Let us know which birds are stopping by your feeders this holiday weekend. Share in the comments.