Goldfinches Nest in July & August
Goldfinches are found in most habitats across North America, including backyards. Because they locate food by sight, place goldfinch feeding stations in an open, easy-to-find area. Create a goldfinch feeding station with our exclusive Advanced Pole System® (APS) Basic Setup Hanging Hardware. It’s easy to construct and maintain. Just plant it into the ground, add the extension poles, arms, and baffle, and top it with the decorative finial. Then fill and hang your feeders.
Nyjer (thistle) is goldfinches’ favorite feeder food. Nyjer has a high oil content and is an excellent energy source for these active birds. Our Nyjer seed is delivered FRESH every week. To keep your Nyjer fresh and mold-free in your feeders, use Feeder Fresh in your Nyjer feeders and the absorbent granules will “drink up” excess moisture. Feeder Fresh is completely safe for you and your birds.
Goldfinches are year round residents and nest late in the season, waiting for the thistle to go to seed, so they can use the thistle down to line their nest! Imagine snuggling into a cozy nest lined with the ’down of a thistle.’ Imagine that!
Happy Happy Birding!
Jan and Bob Ross
from all of us at Wild Birds Unlimited
Some Helpful Summer Hints:
- Always provide water, especially during dry spells, & clean birdbaths daily.
- Use a Birdbath Protector or the new Copper Disc.
- Store seed in galvanized cans in a cool place (to keep critters out of your bird food).
- All are available at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Happy Independence Day Everyone!!!
WBU Will be CLOSED Friday, July 4th.
Can You Name All Of These Beauties?
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From left to right...
Top row: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Indigo Bunting, Baltimore Oriole
Middle row: American Goldfinch, American Redstart, Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Bottom row: Eastern Bluebird, Cedar Waxwing, Scarlet Tanager
Double Points Days:
Join us for Double Points Days July 17 - 19
Join the Daily Savings Club (DSC) any time
to receive 15% off bird food every day
and earn points for Savings Coupons.
July 2025 Specials*
All Bird Food Sale
10% off in July*
Includes seed, suet, cylinders,
bark butter products and mealworms.
During Bird Food Sales, DSC Members receive
20% off bird food products.
Eco-Clean™ Tube Feeders 15% Off*
Includes Seedy Characters
*while supplies last. Trays sold separately
In-stock Bird Baths and Solar Fountains 15% Off*
*excludes waterfalls, plastic bird bath tops
and Holscher metal stands
Sizzling Summer Special
15% Off*
Colorful In-Ground Garden Decor
*Includes: all in-ground art, spinners, rain gauges, & flower stakes.
In-stock items only. Excludes freestanding birds.
p.s. Some of it’s inside too!
Click image above for a printable coupon!
Click on the Newsletter box below for our July Newsletter!
Visit us soon for other in-store special.
*All Specials are In-Store Only and Expire July 31, 2025
Nature Scavenger Hunt
For Adults & Kids
Sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited, Middleton, the Nature Passport focuses on birds with the help of Cornell’s All About Birds app*. Pick up one at our store soon.
Thanks to the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for developing this creative nature guide for families. Available in English and Spanish.
*Used with permission.
Video: Wild Birds Unlimited - Eliminator™ Squirrel-Proof Feeder
Protecting your bird seed bounty from squirrels is easy with our Eliminator™ bird feeder.
Watch a video with this feeder in action on YouTube.
Hummingbirds and Orioles Are Back!
Ruby-throated hummingbird and Baltimore orioles have both been seen in the area, so get those feeders out now!
What are their favorite foods?
- Hummingbirds love nectar feeders. Dissolve ¼ cup of table sugar in 1 cup of warm or hot water; cool and fill the feeder. No food coloring, please! Be patient and keep the foods fresh, replacing them every few days and be sure to keep your feeders clean, too.
- Orioles can be attracted to the same nectar mix in special nectar feeders designed for orioles. They also enjoy orange slices and grape jelly offered in dedicated oriole feeders that can hold a whole oriole buffet. Mealworms are on the menu as well!
