Year of the Winter FinchPrepare for

Winter Finches likeCommon Redpolls

andPine Siskins

This winter, we have the potential toexperience one of the larger irruptivemigrations of boreal finches in recentmemory. Pine Siskins and CommonRedpolls are moving south due to poornatural food resources in Canada.The population and distribution ofsiskins and redpolls is likely to expandas colder weather sets in during thenext month or two. Like goldfinches,they will move around during the winterin search of reliable food sources. Getyour finch feeding station ready!

Get Your Fill of Winter FinchesWinter Finches Prefer NigerNiger attracts finches of all kinds. Its high oil content is anexcellent energy source for active birds and is best used inour specially designed finch feeders. It is important to keepthe food fresh. Once seed starts to dry out and becomestale, finches will turn up their beak for fresher forage. Storeyour niger in an airtight container for a longer shelf life, andbuy in quantities that will be used up in a few weeks.

Niger 5 lb. bag $7.99

Hello Finches, Good-bye Messy Clean-upOur Quick-Clean™ Finch Feeders are designed to make lifea little simpler for your birds and you. The reinforced metalfeed ports make it easy for finches to dine on niger(thistle) or WBU Finch Blend, while the removable basemakes cleaning a breeze. These feeders are backed by alifetime guarantee. We also offer a variety of accessoriesincluding trays and weather guards. Now is a great time toadd an additional finch feeder to your feeding station.

Quick-Clean Finch Feeders from $36.99

Wild Birds Unlimited Food of the MonthDeluxe Blend: Birds Simply Love ItOur Deluxe Blend attracts a wide variety of birds. Perfect inour Classic feeder, this blend is full of black oil sunflowerseeds, millet, striped sunflower and safflower and will satisfya variety of birds in your backyard. Oil sunflower andsafflower lovers will enjoy this blend at the feeder, andjuncos, doves and sparrows will feast on the white millet onthe ground.

Deluxe Blend 20 lb. bag $14.99

Delight Your Birds From Bottom to TopA Cover Up for your Ground Feeding BirdsAttract a variety of birds with an EcoTough™ CoveredGround Feeder. The roof protects the birds and food fromthe elements. The perforated metal bottom keeps the seeddry and lifts out for easy cleaning. Our EcoTough feeders aremade of recycled milk jugs, and won't crack, fade or rot andhave a lifetime guarantee. EcoTough feeders are good forthe birds, good for the environment and good for you.

EcoTough Covered Ground Feeder $79.99

A Decorative Approach to Peanut FeedingNuthatches, titmice, and chickadees love peanuts, and nowyou can serve them up in a recycled plastic feeder shapedlike an acorn.Made from recycled milk jugs, this feeder will continue tolook great years from now. And the peanuts you serve in itwill help generations of birds make it through the seasonswith this high energy food.

Acorn-shaped Peanut Feeder $26.99

If You Love Jays, You'll Love this FeederBlue Jays are beautiful to look at, especially on drearywinter days. They also protect the winter flock by soundinga warning when predators are in the area. Why not treatthe jays to a special treat in our unique wreath feeder?Fill the wreath with peanuts in the shell or tree nuts andenjoy watching jays extract the nuts. Then watch for themto throw one back in their crop before taking another onein their beak.

Wreath Feeder $14.99

For Birds and Bird LoversWater In Winter Is WonderfulEncourage more birds to visit your yard by offeringfresh drinking water in the coldest weather. Ourbirdbath heater helps keep birdbaths free of ice intemperatures to -20°F. Check out our selection ofheated baths too.Birdbath Heater & Heated Baths Save 20%

Feature Some Fancy FeetTake a walk on the wild(life) side and slip your feet intoa pair of our nature-inspired socks. We carry a varietyof designs that feature birds, dogs, and cats. Thesesocks are warm, comfortable and fun.

Nature-Inspired Socks $9.99

"All of the Good Stuff...none of the bad stuff™". Naked Bee™ is our popularline of personal care products. Lotion, shampoo, lipbalm, candle and soap, all in a delightful honeyblossom scent. Convenient carry-on sizes meet airlinesecurity rules.Naked Bee Products From $3.59

January Nature Happenings• Place your discarded Christmas tree in a brush pile. Birdswill use it as a shelter during the winter.• Harshest time of winter for birds (through late March) -feeding very important• Mating season for raccoon• Look for Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers at suet feedersand in trees• Stoneflies emerge on tree trucks and stones by openwater• Watch for Honeybee "cleansing" flights during Januarythaw• Start planning your butterfly and bird gardens this month.Include plants, trees, and shrubs that attract and shelterbirds and other wildlife as you plan your backyard habitat.• Listen for Great Horned Owls calling for mates at night• White-tailed Deer bucks shedding antlers - breedingseason ending• Meadow voles and deer mice disappear into tunnelsunder blanket of snow• As the day lengthen, Tufted Titmice and NorthernCardinals start singing• Jan 22 Full Moon

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The Benefits of Being GroundedDear Friend of Nature,

Being grounded means one thing to ateenager who was out past curfew. Itmeans something totally different forbirds like sparrows. To them, it means"Time to chow down!"

Now is when the population of ground-feeding birds is at its peak. These littlebirds have big appetites to satisfy. That'swhy they are always searching andscratching for all the food they can find.

On extremely cold days, sparrows caneat thousands of weed seeds to maintaina healthy energy balance. With that muchfood to be consumed, it's no surprisethat these birds go after small, easy-to-open seeds, even if larger seeds have ahigher energy content.

And though most sparrows prefer toforage and dine on the ground, many willalso visit feeders for a meal. Manysparrows visit feeders in the earlymorning, because they're extremelyhungry from their overnight fast, andagain late in the day, as they prepare foranother long evening.

You can help your backyard ground-feeders by offering blends with millet, a

seed that most of them enjoy, and bykeeping your feeders filled early andlate in the day. Our SelectGroundfeeder Blend is perfect forbroadcasting. It's packed with lots ofmillet for sparrows, juncos and otherground feeders and is available for alimited time only.

Looking for more ways to enjoy groundfeeding birds? Stop by the store thismonth for more tips on how to makeyour yard the perfect place to begrounded. We hope to see you soon!

Lois and Nancy

*Winter Clearance Sale

*Year of the Winter Finch

*Get Your Fill of Winter Finches

*WBU Food of the Month

*Delight Your Birds From Bottom to Top

*For Birds and Bird Lovers

January 2008