We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.
2200 Coolidge Road, Suite 17
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 337-9920
Fax: (517) 337-9921
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Store Hours:
Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: Closed
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We are located in the Coolidge Court near Country Stitches and across the street from the Lake Lansing Rd. Meijer.
While I love my winter birds, I can’t wait for some of the spring and summer birds to arrive; Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Indigo Buntings, wrens, hummingbirds, orioles, Song and Chipping Sparrows to name just a few. Soon the American Goldfinches will also be molting their drab winter coat in exchange for a sunny yellow one.
Spring is the hardest time for birds to find food as many prime food sources are depleted. Bird feeders provide an easy source for birds after a long winter or arduous migration. Many birds migrating to their nesting grounds may see yards with lots of bird activity a safe stop-over point. The numbers and variety of birds appearing in your yard can actually change every morning as species such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, gnatcatchers, kinglets and sparrows all migrate north.
In the spring, birds have a long “to-do” list and a short time to accomplish it. They claim territory, seek out mates, build nests and begin to raise their young. With so many birds arriving there’s a lot of competition. Offering foods makes everything a little easier to accomplish.
Birds that have survived winter in good health are best suited for getting reproduction going as soon as possible. A wide variety of studies have shown that providing supplemental foods permits birds to begin reproduction earlier with better success. The additional food helps them have more eggs per nest, bigger eggs, better hatchability, faster nestling growth, and lower nestling mortality. Feeding is especially helpful in years when storms and other natural disasters happen.
Backyard bird watchers can enjoy a variety of birds up close and wait eagerly for the new babies to arrive at the feeders and baths. In the summer, even if there is a lot of food available for birds, believe me, energy requirements are high when you have many mouths to feed and sometimes they just appreciate a night out at the feeders.
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