Wild Birds Unlimited

Great selection of feeders, gourmet bird food, and knowledgeable folks.

I have been buying feeders and bird seed from this store for years. Sure I can go to the supermarket and buy seed at a lesser price but you are not going to get the same quality. This is also true for the feeders and everything else that they offer. Wild Birds Unlimited is a company that has become very successful over the years because of that quality. As an extension to the name brand, we have our own local store in Hanover which is owned by knowledgeable people that understand the concept of attracting birds to our yards.
Nice people offering great products. What more can I say

We get a lot of enjoyment from the bird feeders in our yard. I have them placed in the yard outside of my kitchen windows where the view of them brings me a lot of joy as I go about my day.
It’s because of these feeders attracting so many types of birds that over the years I’ve learned the names of all our local types and a little something about their quirks and habits.
I’m out there at the crack of dawn refilling the feeders including some ground feeders. I swear the birds have gotten to know me since they now come very close to me.
I’m almost convinced that the black-​capped chicadees (Massachusetts and Maine state birds) are going to eat out of my hands one of these days. This morning one was at a branch right next to my shoulder as I scooped out the seeds.
With the thought of perhaps adding another bird feeder to the mix, we stopped in here yesterday. It’s a small space in a unremarkable strip mall. When you walk in you will hear the pleasant sound of birds singing and chirping coming from a video tape loop playing on a monitor.
The woman working in the store yesterday was pleasant and knowledgeable about the types of feeders they have. We were looking for some squirrel-​proof feeders and she showed us a couple of interesting items that deter them.
We scoped out the bird houses, suet block holders, some lovely bird baths and other accroutments for bird lovers.
We decided to hold off adding anything new until early spring but I have some ideas about what I’d like to add.
I did need bird seed which of course they sell. The prices were high for the seed in particular. After this I went to Home Depot where I bought twice as much of two different kinds of seeds for less than half the price. While I generally prefer to give my business to local stores as opposed to big-​box, this price difference is too great.
There are some wonderful items here coupled with the helpful sales assistance but overall the prices are on the high side. There are a number of things made in China, and while they may be practical and useful, the prices are such that I would not pay them.
Nevertheless, for someone who might just be starting out wanting to set up home bird feeders, this would be a good place to start. It would also be a great place to find interesting gifts for bird loving friends.

Went over to the Wild Bird Unlimited open house this weekend and was quite impressed with all of the available items… it was overwhelming! Thankfully, Pam & Steve were very helpful in suggesting some items for us to start out. Additionally, there were a number of very nice handmade items from local artisans, which I’d love to take a closer look at next time I’m in the store. If you are interested in starting to set up birdfeeders at your house, you should definitely come here and speak with Pam or Steve who will help you get on the right track.