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10/07/2026

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The Old Saybrook Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on the topic of Rodenticide (rat poison) use on town properties. Speakers will include Christine Cummings (A Place Called Hope) and Nicole Rivard (Friends of Animals). **Christine's presentation will include two live raptors that survived rodenticide poisoning!**
Thursday, 11/5/26, 5:45-7:45PM Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook.

10/06/2026

Many backyard birds are clever food hiders, or “cachers,” storing seeds, nuts and even insects in tree crevices, under bark or in the ground to eat later! 🌳🥜 These smart birds use landmarks, the sun and even each other to keep track of their stashes, helping them survive tough winters and busy seasons. ❄️☀️ Watching them work is like seeing a tiny treasure hunt happen in your backyard! 🔍✨

10/03/2026

RIGHT NOW-BUY 3 SEED CYLINDERS, GET 1 FREE! - Thru 10/11/26

Our wide variety of WBU Seed Cylinders makes feeding birds so easy and convenient! They're packed with tightly-compressed, high-quality ingredients that last longer and provide your birds with the dependable nutrition they need to power through longer hours of darkness and colder nights. Seed cylinders also keep birds at the feeder longer, so you have more time to watch and enjoy!

Stop in to Wild Birds Unlimited of Old Saybrook to say hi and stock up while seed cylinders are on sale! 😊

At Wild Birds Unlimited, our goal is to share the joy of backyard bird feeding. Our motto is, "WE BRI

09/29/2026

The windows in our homes and offices can be hazardous for birds. Birds cannot readily distinguish the presence of a pane of transparent glass from an unobstructed space or passageway and often fly into window panes causing injury or death. Click here to learn more: www.wbu.com/window-strikes

09/26/2026

Closing early today - 4pm!

09/26/2026

We are open today (9 to 5), as long as the power stays on!

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

🍂Fall migration turns your backyard into a potential pit stop for birds on the move, and a few smart tweaks can make it irresistible! 🌿✨

🌻 Leave seed-producing plants standing to provide natural food sources.
🌳 Add a brush pile or two for shelter and protection.
🐦Create low-lying feeding areas where ground-feeding birds feel comfortable.
🧼Clean and repair feeders, and make sure they’re easy to refill during the winter months.
🔄 Keep food fresh and consistent—even in small amounts—so passing birds remember your yard as a reliable stop along their journey.

🛒: mywbu.com/oldsaybrook

Featured Bird: Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's), Baltimore Oriole, Wilson's Warbler

(Birds pictured are representative of the many North American species that migrate. Ask us which birds are migrating through our area.)

09/22/2026

In the Northern Hemisphere, the First Day of Autumn is Tuesday, September 22. That's when the length of day and night are almost the same. Be sure your feeders are ready for some hungry birds that are either preparing or recharging for the longer nights.

The Blue Jay shown is an example of a North American bird working hard to find the additional calories needed to make it through autumn's longer hours of darkness. Which birds are visiting your backyard this season? Share in the comments.

09/21/2026

What kind of corvids do you have in your yard? Are you seeing crows, jays, or maybe even ravens?

If you haven't listened to the most recent episode of the Podcast, tune in today! You won't want to miss this very interesting topic! Listen here: https://www.wbu.com/podcast/episode-113-jays-crows-other-corvids/

09/16/2026

Kathy and John Haigh have recently purchased the WBU store in Spokane, WA! John and Kathy also own the WBU stores in Billings and Bozeman, MT. We’re so excited to see their WBU journey continue to grow and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things they’ll bring to the Spokane community!
To learn more about how you can own your own WBU store, please visit us at https://franchise.wbu.com. To find a local WBU store near you, please visit https://www.wbu.com.

09/16/2026

🌙 Every spring and fall, the night sky becomes a superhighway for billions of migrating birds. They navigate by the stars ⭐, but lights from our homes 🏡 and businesses 🏢 can throw them off course.

The good news is that helping birds can be as easy as flipping a switch! Turning off non-essential lights gives migrating birds a clearer path and helps them stay oriented on their long journeys. Together, we can help make migration safer for our feathered travelers. ❤️🌎✨

09/13/2026

It's National Peanut Day! 🥜 To celebrate, let's fill up our peanut feeders for our friends that love peanuts like Jays, Nuthatches, Titmice, Woodpeckers, Chickadees, and...love them or hate them...squirrels!

Featured Bird: Downy Woodpecker
Feeder and WBU Food: EcoClean Peanut Feeder with Peanuts, Out of the Shell

09/10/2026

What if jays or crows could save your life, help replant forests after fires, or learn to communicate with you? Brian is joined by WBU store owners Kurtis Huston of Kamloops, BC and Laura Fleming of Medford, OR to explore the fascinating world of jays, crows and other corvids. Discover just how intelligent these birds can be, the surprising ways they interact with people, and the important roles they play in the natural world. Plus, learn how to attract or deter them. Listen here: https://www.wbu.com/podcast/episode-113-jays-crows-other-corvids/

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, take a moment to rest, recharge, and listen to the birds. You work hard—you’ve earned a little R&R. Here’s to long weekends, lazy mornings, and soaking up the simple things. 😌

The Red-headed Woodpecker shown is a beautiful sight at feeders across many regions of the US. Let us know which birds are stopping by your feeders this holiday weekend. Share in the comments.

09/07/2026

Are you hearing a woodpecker pecking at your house? At this time of year, Downy Woodpeckers abandon their nesting site and look for a new place to roost at night during the fall and winter. They may decide that your wood siding or trim is the perfect spot to create that roosting hole. Fortunately, they will happily use a vacant bluebird house for that purpose, so if you are hearing the tap tap tap of a woodpecker, the solution may be as easy as providing a nesting box!
This photo shows a Downy Woodpecker already checking out the digs in my backyard for the fall and winter. This house gets used by a Downy every single year. If you currently have a bluebird house in your yard, you may not even realize that a Downy is using it at night because they go in at dusk and are out at daybreak. 🥰

At Wild Birds Unlimited, our goal is to share the joy of backyard bird feeding. Our motto is, "WE BRI

09/06/2026

So many different bees in and around the store gardens!

09/05/2026

DID YOU KNOW... that the Tree Swallows that gather on Goose Island, Old Lyme at the end of each summer in a pre-migratory staging can be seen on weather radar?! Watch this video, and Meteorologist Jill Gilardi will show you!

08/29/2026

15% OFF ALL HOT PEPPER FOODS NOW THRU SUNDAY, 9/6/26!
DSC Members - you get an additional 5% off the sale price! 😲

Are squirrels and other critters turning your bird feeders into a furry feeding frenzy? Hot pepper bird foods can offer a smart solution. We have the widest variety of hot pepper foods on the market, all specially formulated to attract birds while helping deter unwanted visitors.

Stop in to Wild Birds Unlimited of Old Saybrook, and we'll be happy to show you all the options to help you enjoy your backyard birds without those unwanted critters.

Featured Bird: White-breasted Nuthatch
Featured Food: Fiery Feast®
Featured Feeder: Modern Rustic Classic Too Feeder

At Wild Birds Unlimited, our goal is to share the joy of backyard bird feeding. Our motto is, "WE BRI