WBH Logo 2

Wild Bird Habitat Stores Newsletter

August 2011  

REMINDER 

SENIOR'S DAY / MONDAY / AUGUST 15

IF YOUR 60 YEARS + SAVE 10%

AT THE WILD BIRD HABITAT STORES 

August Bird of the Month

Read about our July bird of the month, the  Grey Catbird

 
 
Dave's "Bird Chatter" for the month of August.

 

It's Hummingbird Season in the Great Plains

Although hummingbirds nest throughout North America in woody areas whereASP Hummingbird Fdr there is an ample supply of water including along Nebraska's Missouri River Valley, they are traditionally migratory across the Great Plains. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird, the primary hummingbird species of the Eastern U.S., passes through the plains states in early May on the way to their nesting grounds to the north. By August they return making them one of the earliest migratory birds in route to their tropical wintering grounds. Learn how easy it is to attract these little jewels to your backyard whether your in an area where they nest or if you are in the path of their annual migration by clicking on Attracting Hummingbirds 

 

 

 

 Pole Baffle

 Backyard Bird Feeding Tips:

 

How to properly install a squirrel baffle 

 

Outwitting Squirrels

 

 

Bird Feeder of the Month - Platform FeederJay W/P On Platform

Blue Jays are members of the corvidae family of birds. Others include Crows, Magpies, and Ravens. They are a very intelligent group and worthy of us giving them much credit. Attracting Blue Jays is entertaining to say the least. But they also provide the early warning calls to other birds in the area when a predator appears, be it a hawk or a cat. I use an open Platform Bird Feeder on a pole protected with an Erva Pole Mounted Squirrel Guard. On this particular feeder I place Peanuts in the Shell. Not only does it attract Blue Jays displaying all their antics, but Red-bellied Woodpeckers and Cardinals as well. Lately I have been scattering a handfull of Shelled Peanuts on it along with the peanuts in the shell and to my surprise we now have a Brown Thrasher enjoying those. Give it a try. It has become one of the most exciting feeders in our backyard. Learn more at

Enjoying Blue Jays More 

 

Local customers of the Wild Bird Habitat Store can save money on  

Wild Bird Habitat's money saving programs!

 

Senior's Day - 1st & 15th of Every Month

If you are at least 60 years of age you will receive 10% off your purchase at Wild Bird Habitat on the 1st and the 15th of every month.  

 Bird Seed Buckets

Bird Seed By-The Bucket

 Purchase a 2 gallon or 5 gallon container at the Wild Bird Habitat Store and receive 10% off your purchase of any of Wild Bird Habitat's 21 varieties of quality bulk wild bird seed on return visits with your conatiner.

 

 

 

  

WORLD'S GREATEST SQUIRREL BAFFLES 

Only from the Wild Bird Habitat StoresArundale baffle

 

Wild Bird Habitat has an assortment of squirrel baffles that work. from the

SB-4 for 4 X 4 posts, to the SB-1 that fits square and round poles from 1/2" to 1 5/8", these are the world's greatest squirrel baffles. And when all other baffles fail to fit your pole, try the Split-Baffle.

 

We have plenty of effective hanging squirrel baffles as well. Check out all our baffles.

 

 Outwitting Squirrels & BlackbirdsDun Caged Feeder

I have been in the bird feeding industry for 18 years operating a wild bird specialty store. Two of the most common complaints I hear from customers who enjoy feeding birds is that squirrels are raiding the feeder, consuming mass quantities of bird seed, and at times, destroying the feeder beyond repair... read more  

 

View Caged Feeders

 

The Wild Bird Habitat Stores

Current Summer & Fall Schedule

 

August 20th - Wild Bird Habitat will be conducting the birding curriculum portion for the Nebraska State Master Naturalist Certification Program at the Nebraska Nature Center in Alada, NE. Learn more about this certification opportunity and apply for the fall classes for Lincoln and Omaha at Nebraska Master Naturalist

 

August 24 - Wild Bird Habitat will be judging 4H entries for "Homes for Wildlife" at the 2011 Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island, NE. This will be our 10th year judging bird houses and bird feeders submitted by 4H youth from across Nebraska.

 

October 6 - Wild Bird Habitat will be offering a seminar at the Gold Crest Open House and Trade Show for retailers in Mexico, MO. The topic will be "the six basic backyard bird feeders for a successful backyard bird feeding program".

 

October 11 - Wild Bird Habitat will be presenting an "All About Birds" program at the Central Community College in Columbus, NE. This will be the third program Wild Bird Habitat has offered at CCC.

 

Wild Bird Habitat Store's program schedule will continue to grow and we will keep you informed about additional programs

 

Quick Links:

August Bird of the Month

Dave's August Bird Chatter

Nebraska Bird Partnership

Nebraska Game Parks

WBH Logo

 

South Lincoln 
 Alamo Plaza

56th & Hwy 2

402-420-2553
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516

South Hours:

Monday - Friday

9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday

11:00am - 4:00pm

 

North Lincoln

4840 Orchard Street

in the little white house

402-464-4055

Lincoln, NE 69504

North Hours:

Monday - Friday

9:00am - 5:30pm

Saturady

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday

Noon - 4:00pm

 

WBH Logo

 

 

Check out Wild Bird Habitat's

 

  Quik-Guide

 

A guide to the most popular bird feeding products from bird feeders to squirrel baffles.

 

 
The staff of the Wild Bird Habitat Stores is ready to serve you!
 
 If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us by e-mail at
 Wild Bird Habitat Mail or call 402-420-2553 (toll free at (800) 606-2553)
Visit our website at Wild Bird Habitat Store
 
Join Our Mailing List!