We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.
Modern Image Plaza,
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 - Sat: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sun - Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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 - Sat: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sun - 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
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 under bird feeders 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 it’s course. The Department of Health , and the University of Guelph advise 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 population’s natural experience and are not attributable to feeding backyard birds.
Named by the French Naturalist Rene Lesson in honour of Anna, Duchess of Rivoli, we have
watched the expansion of this overwintering hum- mingbird’s range with great admiration. When we opened our first store Anna’s were mostly seen in
the Lighthouse Park and Caufield areas of West Vancouver, and in the Endowment Lands in
Vancouver. They are now reported as far up river as Abbotsford. Their survival has been helped by customers providing them with a sugar solution of one cup of granulated sugar to three cups of
water, and by bringing the feeder indoors at night, and putting it out early the next morning to start their day with a warm breakfast. This
provides carbs for warmth and energy while insects and spiders provide vitamins, protein and minerals.
We have posted area maps at both the Vancouver and North Van stores, and ask that you place a pin at your location (one pin per household please). In return we will give you a
nectar port brush to assist in cleaning the ports in your feeder.
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.
