Springfield, Illinois

Wade Kammin, shop owner

We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.

Springfield, Illinois

1930 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704

Phone: (217) 789-6468
Email: Send Message

Store Hours:
Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Comments:
We are located with easy access from all parts of Springfield and surrounding areas. We are next to the Mobile Super Pantry on the east side of MacArthur Blvd, just north of Ash St. contact us by e-mail: wbu150@sbcglobal.net

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We can show you how to turn your yard into a birdfeeding habitat that brings song, color and life to your home.

Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop of Springfield

Winter is here and we can help you help the birds in the harsh weather. WBU is the best place in central Illinois for all your backyard birdfeeding supplies.

We also have the greatest assortment of home and garden decor to add a bit of fun to your home.

 

How to Attract a Greater Variety of Birds

Mesh Peanut Feeder with Peanuts
Mesh Peanut Feeder with Peanuts


Finch Feeder with Nyjer (thistle)
Finch Feeder with Nyjer (thistle)

 

SideDish Feeder with Mealworms

SideDish Feeder with Mealworms

 

Tree Nutty Feeder

Tree Nutty Woodpecker Feeder

Each bird species has food preferences, and these may change seasonally. Offering multiple kinds of foods throughout the year will help attract a greater variety of birds to your bird feeding station on a regular basis.

Recommended Foods

Beyond our regionally-formulated seed blends, we recommend offering a broad selection of foods that attracts a greater variety of birds and meets their nutritional needs.

Peanuts

The best single source of protein and fat for birds. Some birds will cache nuts to retrieve later, making repeated trips to feeders to gather food.

Nyjer® (thistle)

Goldfinches’ favorite food. Nyjer’s high oil content is an excellent energy source for active birds and is best used in our specially-designed finch feeders.

Mealworms

Attracts common and uncommon insect-eating birds like bluebirds and wrens. Because mealworms crawl, place them in a smooth-sided feeder where they cannot crawl out.

Nectar

Hummingbirds’ favorite food. It’s important to continue offering nectar until all the hummingbirds have migrated, which in our area can be as late as the end of October. Note - You may go days between sighting as the month moves on, esp since some birds will stop for only a few minutes as they travel south and you may miss seeing those individuals.

Suet

One of woodpeckers’ favorites. Suet is a high-energy, pure-fat substance that birds enjoy all year long. It is particularly helpful in winter when birds need more calories to stay warm.

Seed Cylinders

The quickest, simplest, longest-lasting way to feed your birds. Available in a variety of flavors, our seed cylinders meet the nutritional needs and feeding behaviors of a number of different birds.

Seed & Suet Stackables

The quickest, simplest way to feed your seed- and suet-eating birds at the same time.

Jim’s Birdacious® Bark Butter®

The perfect blend of fat and protein, no other single bird food attracts a greater variety of species; 76 and counting. Created with a soft consistency which you can spread on tree trunks or special feeders.

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