If you are finding yourself at home more often these days, and you’d like to get better views of the birds and other wildlife around you, we suggest getting a good pair of binoculars! We carry a variety of great brands in all different sizes, so come in and try some out!
Join us the second Wednesday of each month 8-9:30 for a Bird Walk at Airlie Gardens. Purchase tickets and view the schedule here.
Want to learn more about native plants? Audubon North Carolina offers a fantastic resource of information! You can check it out HERE.
Come see us for beautiful, family-made in North Carolina houses and feeders!
We will be open for somewhat limited hours in-store and we are happy to process your purchases via phone for curbside service. Your order and receipt will be ready when you arrive!
Wilmington Hours:
Mon- Sat 10 - 4:30
Sun: 12 - 4
For Wilmington Service:
(910) 343-6001
We want you to know that the health and safety of our customers and staff is our highest priority. Watch this space for updates on our hours and store policies.
Join Jill and Wilmington Water Tours on Sunday 4/24 for Breakfast with the Birds! Book here.
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Which birds eat Sunflower: Cardinals, Chickadees, Finches, Titmice, Nuthatches, Woodpeckers, Mourning Doves, and many more!
Which birds eat Shell-free Sunflower: Bluebirds, Warblers, Indigo Buntings, Cardinals, Chickadees, Finches, Titmice, Nuthatches, Woodpeckers, Mourning Doves, and many more!
Which birds eat Safflower: Blue Jays, Cardinals, Chickadees, Finches, Titmice, White-breasted nuthatches, Downy Woodpeckers, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Mourning Doves, and many more!
Who doesn’t like safflower: Squirrels, Grackles, Starlings
Join local expert Wayne Hoffman and store owner Jill Peleuses on a birding trip to Lake Waccamaw. Lake Waccamaw is the largest of North Carolina’s mysterious “Carolina Bay” lakes. The State Park is along the southeastern shore, and contains a diversity of bird habitats, including pine flatwoods, swampy hardwood forest, and oak-pine sand ridges, excellent for a variety of species.
Join local expert Wayne Hoffman and store owner Jill Peleuses on a birding trip to Moores Creek. Moores Creek National Battlefield is a small historic park managed by the US National Park Service. It commemorates and interprets a battle in the American Revolution, but also provides good opportunities for observing birds and wildlife.
Join birding extraordinaire and nature photographer, Wayne Hoffman, and our very own Jill Peleuses, at the Wrightsville Beach shorebird nesting colony for an early morning of photography! Wayne will help you enhance your wildlife photography skills by sharing his tips and tricks and allowing plenty of time for questions and practice. Registrants must bring their own photography equipment.
If you are interested in other bird activities in the area, check out the Cape Fear Audubon’s activity calendar here!
Space in these programs is limited and pre-registration is required. Participants provide their own binoculars and transportation.
Stop by or give us a call at (910) 343-6001 to register soon!
We are delighted to be teaming up with wonderful local growers Joyce and Mindy from Going Native Gardens to offer a series of popup Native Plant Sales this Spring. Watch the email newsletters for pre-order opportunities! If you see something you like, call us up and order some plants that will encourage a variety of beneficial wildlife to visit and thrive in your garden oasis!
Can’t make it to one of our trips, classes, excursions, etc? Please see Wild Bird & Garden’s Cancellation Policy.
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