Wild Birds Unlimited - Columbia, MD

08/11/2025

Spring Photo Contest winners!

We wanted to showcase the winners from our spring's "Colorful Migrants - Just Passing Through" bird photo contest. We had some amazing submission but the winners are;

1. Nancy Bushby with the Red-Breasted Grosbeak
2. Shirley Callis with the Summer Tanager
3. Steve Luke with the Purple Gallinule (Wow!)

Thank you to all that have participated in our spring bird photo contest. We hope to see your submissions in our summer's "Raising a Family" contest. End date for submissions is September 30th!

08/11/2025

Join us for Wingspan Gamenight!

Spots are filling up quick make sure to grab them before they're out! Use the QR code provided or the link provided below.

📅 August 31st
🕜 4:30 - 8:00 PM
📍 Wild Birds Unlimited of Columbia, MD
🔗 https://bit.ly/4o9qBdn

08/10/2025

***SALE has been extended until tomorrow 8/11!!

Last day to take advantage of our 20% off ALL BOOKS sale!

08/09/2025

Scorching summer days are tough on birds. Here's how you can help them stay cool and safe this summer!

💧 Provide water: Use a shallow container. Water should be no more than 3 inches deep.

🌿 Offer shade: Place water in a shady spot, near shrubs or trees. Nearby cover gives birds a safe escape from predators.

🧼 Keep it clean & fresh: Dirty water can be harmful—refresh it daily if possible!

📷 Image credits via Dreamstime.com
1: ID 123525497 © Davidgn
2: ID 5604918 © Naturesdisplay
3: ID 915296 © Lincolnrogers

08/08/2025

Happy International Cat Day from Junco and Downey!

08/08/2025

Only 2 more days…purchase a bag of Bird-Friendly coffee and get a mug FREE! Through Sunday!

08/07/2025

08/07/2025

Most goldfinches wait until mid-to-late summer to breed and raise their families ☀️🐣. This is also the time of year when natural resources such as native seeds and plant down are plentiful—a clever strategy these bright yellow beauties 💛 use to their advantage.

You can also give them a boost by offering WBU Finch Blend. It's packed with protein 💪 to help nesting goldfinches and is attractive to other birds like House Finches, Pine Siskins and Purple Finches.

Fill your feeders and watch these stunning birds flock to your yard! 👀 Shop in-store or online today at mywbu.com/columbia

Featured Birds: American Goldfinches and Pine Siskin
WBU Food: Finch Blend
WBU Feeder: Quick-Clean™ Medium Finch Feeder (Yellow)

08/07/2025

Shade-grown coffee preserves the forest canopy that more than 42 species of North American migratory songbirds depend on to survive their winter in the tropics. We're proud to offer a variety of bird-friendly, shade-grown coffees that taste great and help . Stop by the store to pick up a bag and receive a FREE MUG! Offer valid through 8/10/25, in-store only at the Timonium and Columbia locations. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items.

08/05/2025

Sure, we're big fans of birds 🐦—but we really love trees 🌳, too! Trees are essential to the survival of birds, offering year-round shelter 🏡, nesting spots and a buffet of insects 🐛 that provide crucial nutrition, especially for baby birds 🐣.

In short: more trees = more birds! 🌲➕🐦

That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation (www.arborday.org) 🤝🌍 to plant thousands of trees in critical forest ecosystems across North America, helping future generations of birds and nature enthusiasts alike.

Join our mission to by planting a native tree in your yard.
For more information, visit 👉 www.wbu.com/plant-trees.

🛒 mywbu.com/columbia
Featured Bird: Pine Warbler

08/04/2025

Happy International Owl Awareness Day! WHO is your favorite owl? 🦉 Lets us know in the comments! Check out this page to learn more about these fascinating nocturnal creatures: https://www.wbu.com/owls/

Featured Birds: Barred Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, & Burrowing Owl

08/02/2025

Native plants provide birds with the food, shelter, and habitat they need to thrive. By adding a few native plants to your yard, you’re creating a safe space full of bugs and natural shelter that birds need to survive. 🐦💚