We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.
1302 West Broadway,
(at Birch) FREE PARKING IN REAR
Vancouver, BC V6H 1H2
Phone: (604) 736-2676
Fax: (604) 736-5419
Email: Send Message
Store Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1190 Marine Drive
North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S8
Phone: (604) 988-2121
Fax: (604) 736-5419
Email: Send Message
Store Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Welcome to Wild Birds Unlimited in Vancouver and North Vancouver.
Backyard birdfeeding is the most relaxing, fulfilling, educational and exciting hobby that anyone, young or old, can enjoy. It is our goal for you to have the best possible experience from your birdfeeding hobby. Our Certified Birdfeeding Specialists™ are trained to show you how to turn your yard into a birdfeeding habitat that not only brings song, color and life to your home, but also benefits the wild birds and the environment in your area.
On this site, you can learn more about us, view our latest specials and photos from our customers, join a monthly bird walk, and more.
Thanks for visiting us online,
John and Wendy Morton -- Wild Birds Unlimited Vancouver and North Vancouver
Our Summer resident Rufous Hummingbirds have returned, and in some cases are competing with the Anna’s for feeding and breeding territories. Many Anna’s will leave for the Island mountains, returning when the Rufous have migrated South in the fall. Best to let them sort it out and continue to feed either or both species. Anna’s will defend their territory and stay year ‘round.
Female Anna’s. Photo by Mark Wynja:
Once again a population implosion of Pine Siskins is resulting in sick and dying birds due to Salmonella contamination and infection. The Salmonella bacteria are shed in infected bird's feces, and the amount of bacteria increases when the birds are stressed, such as in overcrowded conditions. Because the birds roost in large numbers in the same trees, cross-contamination is the most likely vector for the spread of the disease. Nevertheless, contamination from feces at or underneath birdfeeder may also be a source of infection.
Extra cleaning and disinfection of feeders should be carried out if you observe sick or dead birds at your feeder. A 10% bleach solution following a scrub with hot soapy water is recommended. Also, the area beneath the feeder should be swept up or raked clean at more frequent intervals
Infected birds will appear listless with their feathers puffed up. It is important that you not handle the birds as the Salmonella may be transmissible. Nothing can be done for sick birds, as the disease will run its course. The Department of Health advises dead birds should be double bagged and placed in the garbage, NOT THE COMPOST.
While it may be distressing to observe the forces of nature at work, population rises and falls are part of the bird world's natural experience and are not attributable to feeding backyard birds.
Jim’s Birdacious Bark Butter now has more than 120 species feeding at Bricks, tubs and plugs including American Robins and other non seed-eating species
You can view new products and specials on our Monthly Specials page.
New photos from our customers are featured on our Your Photos page.
Join Naturalist Al Grass on the third Saturday of the month for a FREE guided walk. View the schedule here.
