In This Issue:
1. Seed & Suet Sale Ends Sunday Feb. 25
2. Order Your Birdseed by Phone
3. Birdwalk to Hidden Lakes
4. Bewick's Wrens Coming to Feeders
5. Goldfinch & Siskin Picture
6. A Fun Opportunity!
1. Seed & Suet
Sale Ends Sunday, Feb. 25
Did you really put enough Thistle in the Seed Bank for all those Goldfinches and Pine Siskins?
2. Order Your Birdseed
By Phone.
All you have to do is decide what seed you want to purchase at sale prices and call us at (925)
798-0303. We'll put your order on your credit card, store your seed for you to pick up at your
convenience, and give you the receipt on your next visit.
3. Birdwalk to Hidden
Lakes
We will be looking for hawks, woodpeckers, warblers, other songbirds, and, hopefully, some early
arriving Meadowlarks. (Cooper's Hawk shown at right.)
When: Saturday, March 3.
Meet at WBU at 8:30 am.
Cost: $2.00. Proceeds benefit the Mount Diablo Audubon Society.
Conditions: Mostly level walking for about a mile.
Reservations Required. Call 798-0303
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4. Bewick's Wrens Coming to Feeders
Bewick's Wrens are being
reported in some backyards eating suet and sunflower chips. Until recently we had NEVER heard of
them visiting feeders. This wren is primarily an insectivore. It is normally seen hoping around tree
limbs or shrubs, gleaning small insects. The fact that it is now visiting feeders is a good example
of the opportunistic adaptability of birds. They are always looking for new sources of food. They
observe other birds eating and try it for themselves. Another example of this adaptability is the
Lesser Goldfinch. Prior to about 3 years ago it was hardly ever seen at thistle feeders. Now we see
them there year round.
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Bewick's Wrens are 5.5 inches long.
They have a pointed bill, a large white eyebrow, gray underneath, and gray-brown above. They tail
often flicks from side to side as they hop around. They are cavity nesters and will use nest boxes.
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Goldfinch & Siskin Picture
This picture of Goldfinch and Siskins was
taken by Barbara & Gary W. of Martinez.
How many birds do you see?
6. A Fun Opportunity!
Wild Birds Unlimited is known
for providing an entertaining shopping experience. However, it is even more fun to be on the other
side of the counter, hearing the great stories and helping other bird-loving folks.
WBU has some part-time staff openings.
If you are available for fun and entertainment . . . join us!! Please stop by or call us at (925)
798-0303.
Happy Birding!
Mike & Cecil Williams
Wild Birds Unlimited - Pleasant Hill, CA
Visit us at www.wbupleasanthill.com
692 Contra Costa Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 798-0303
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