The Importance of Water in Your Backyard
What Makes a Good Birdbath? Clean Water and Placement!
Clean Water: We can help with that. For every birdbath purchase this month we will include a FREE Copper Purification Disc. (right) Keep your bird bath clean and healthy with the Copper Bird Bath Purification Disk. Made in the USA from 99.9% pure copper, this 4-inch disk utilizes copper's natural antimicrobial properties to purify birdbath water without chemicals. Designed with three small feet, it elevates the disk for maximum water contact, effectively supporting your backyard birds' wellbeing. Tarnishing does not diminish its benefits, making it a durable solution for cleaner bird baths. Simply place it in any bird bath to enjoy its purifying effects year-round.
Placement: Place your bath where you’ll have a good view of the birds, and close to a safe resting spot where they can hide & preen their wet feathers to dry off - a bush or small tree works well. Need help? Call us if you need placement advice!
An old rule of thumb says: Add water and double the variety of birds in your yard. Make that water move and double it again. Adding a Water Wiggler, Mister or small Fountain turns any bath into a bird magnet. Like all animals, birds need a dependable supply of fresh water to survive. Although they can extract some moisture from food like insects and fruit, birds need to drink water every day. Birds also use water for bathing, to clean feathers and remove parasites. A good birdbath will welcome a wider variety of birds than providing food alone. Experts recommend no more than two inches deep for a bird-friendly birdbath.
Happy Birding & Happy Father’s Day!
Jan and Bob Ross
For all of us at Wild Birds Unlimited
Some Fun Bird Dads!
Dad ’s Favorite Diner: Downy Woodpecker and Goldfinch dads like to take the family out to eat. When the young brood fledges from the nest, Dad leads them to great food sources, like his favorite backyard bird feeders.
Dads Dig Tools #1: The White-breasted Nuthatch has been known to use certain beetles as a tool by crushing stinky ones and sweeping them in and around their nest site to deter squirrels from their eggs and young.
Dads Dig Tools #2: The Brown-headed Nuthatch will take a loose flake of pine bark in its bill and use it to pry up other scales of bark in search of prey.
Seeds of the Month
10% OFF All No-Mess BlendsNo Mess NM-CD*, White Deluxe*, Medium Sunflower Chips, & No Mess CC
Help Baby Birds Grow!All are available in 20#, 10#, and 5# sizes. |
Gifts for Dads
Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st.
Click image above for a printable coupon!
Join us for Double Points Days
June 18, 19 & 20
Join the Daily Savings Club (DSC)
any time to receive 15% off bird food every day
and earn points for Savings Coupons.
June 2026 Specials*
Bird Food Specials
10% off All No-Mess Blends:
No Mess NM-CD*, White Deluxe* (*with Calcium), Medium Sunflower Chips, & No Mess CC
During Bird Food Sales, DSC Members receive 20% off
bird food products.
Seed Cylinders 15% Off*
*while supplies last
Seed Cylinder Feeders 15% Off*
Includes Seedy Characters
*while supplies last
Free Copper Purification Disc* ($13 value)
*with purchase of any birdbath
Advanced Pole System Kits and Accessories 10% Off*
Includes all parts, poles, and accessories
*Feeders sold separately
All T-shirts and Hats 10% Off*
*while supplies last
Outdoor Spinners 10% Off*
*while supplies last
Click on the Newsletter box below for our June Newsletter!
Visit us soon for other in-store special.
*All Specials are In-Store Only and Expire June 30, 2026
Happy Father's Day!
Store Hours
Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm. Closed Sunday
Sign Up for WBU Spring Seminars
All seminars are FREE and held at WBU on Old Sauk Rd. at 10am.
Call ahead, please, 608-664-1414. Space is limited.
Sat. June 13th
What We Can Do for Wildlife
Presented by wildlife ecologist Dr. Scott Craven