MILKWEED SALE June 14th!
Give Dad a Butterfly Garden!
Our annual Milkweed sale will be the weekend of Father's Day.
Milkweed, black-eyed susan and purple coneflower will be available to help build your butterfly gardens!
As usual, the proceeds of the sale will go to the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.
Its first come, first served so hurry and get your butterfly garden!
Give Dad a Butterfly Garden!
Our annual Milkweed sale will be the weekend of Father's Day.
Milkweed, black-eyed susan and purple coneflower will be available to help build your butterfly gardens!
As usual, the proceeds of the sale will go to the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.
Its first come, first served so hurry and get your butterfly garden!
OUR LAST EVENT FOR THE SUMMER!
FREE PIZZA COLD BEER
BIRD NERD/NATURE NUT TRIVIA
Monday June 17, 6:30PM-8:30PM
DESANO PIZZA WAVERLY
(7315 Waverly Walk Avenue)
Last month, NWF spokesperson, Dave Mizejewski totally dissed us at the last minute to fly to L.A. to appear on a TV show. We were really (rhymes with dissed) until we found out it was the Ellen Show, so we understood that he had to take the gig with the biggest bang!
BUT, this is our LAST trivia night for a while, so he promises he will be here to help host and to sign copies of his latest book. We may not be able to compete with Ellen, but we are hoping for a big turnout for him, so put it on your calendar and join us for a fun evening.
If we have any left over milkweed and other butterfly garden plants, we will bring them to the event to sell (and maybe some as prizes?!?).
See you on the 17th! PLENTY OF PARKING IN THE GARAGE!!
FREE PIZZA COLD BEER
BIRD NERD/NATURE NUT TRIVIA
Monday June 17, 6:30PM-8:30PM
DESANO PIZZA WAVERLY
(7315 Waverly Walk Avenue)
Last month, NWF spokesperson, Dave Mizejewski totally dissed us at the last minute to fly to L.A. to appear on a TV show. We were really (rhymes with dissed) until we found out it was the Ellen Show, so we understood that he had to take the gig with the biggest bang!
BUT, this is our LAST trivia night for a while, so he promises he will be here to help host and to sign copies of his latest book. We may not be able to compete with Ellen, but we are hoping for a big turnout for him, so put it on your calendar and join us for a fun evening.
If we have any left over milkweed and other butterfly garden plants, we will bring them to the event to sell (and maybe some as prizes?!?).
See you on the 17th! PLENTY OF PARKING IN THE GARAGE!!
THEY'RE BACK!!!!
People all over the area are reporting that the hummingbirds have arrived!
Make sure your feeders are out and filled with fresh nectar. Remember, four parts water and one part sugar. NO RED DYE!
People all over the area are reporting that the hummingbirds have arrived!
Make sure your feeders are out and filled with fresh nectar. Remember, four parts water and one part sugar. NO RED DYE!
SPRING CHECKLIST
Spring is a busy time for birders! Not only do we have the normal spring cleaning chores that regular people do, it is a busy bird time that requires some extra effort. So here's an easy check list of things you need to do to best enjoy this exciting time!
CLEAN FEEDERS
Feeders should be cleaned regularly to ensure that they are not spreading disease. Now is the time to take your feeders apart, throw the pieces in a bucket with water and about a cup of white vinegar and let them soak for an hour or more. Scrub them well, rinse and set out in the sunshine to dry well. Reassemble and fill with fresh seed. Grab a sweet tea or a cold beer and sit back and watch the birds return, and keep your eyes peeled for migrants moving through.
Spring is a busy time for birders! Not only do we have the normal spring cleaning chores that regular people do, it is a busy bird time that requires some extra effort. So here's an easy check list of things you need to do to best enjoy this exciting time!
CLEAN FEEDERS
Feeders should be cleaned regularly to ensure that they are not spreading disease. Now is the time to take your feeders apart, throw the pieces in a bucket with water and about a cup of white vinegar and let them soak for an hour or more. Scrub them well, rinse and set out in the sunshine to dry well. Reassemble and fill with fresh seed. Grab a sweet tea or a cold beer and sit back and watch the birds return, and keep your eyes peeled for migrants moving through.
WOODPECKERS
Yes, we know they are drumming on your gutters. And on the light pole at the street. And the metal flashing around your fireplace. Its spring and they are looking for love in all the loudest places! When you're a woodpecker, being loud is a sign of virility and a good provider and these resourceful birds have figured out that metal speaks louder that wood! So grab a sweet tea or a margarita and turn up the TV and wait them out. As soon as they find the girl, they will stop the noise and start building a nesting cavity for the new family.
Yes, we know they are drumming on your gutters. And on the light pole at the street. And the metal flashing around your fireplace. Its spring and they are looking for love in all the loudest places! When you're a woodpecker, being loud is a sign of virility and a good provider and these resourceful birds have figured out that metal speaks louder that wood! So grab a sweet tea or a margarita and turn up the TV and wait them out. As soon as they find the girl, they will stop the noise and start building a nesting cavity for the new family.
BIRDS AND THEIR REFLECTIONS
Male birds everywhere are putting on their most colorful, attractive attire, hoping to catch the attention of a female with which they will pair this season. The warmer weather and lengthening days are a signal that it is time to set up a territory, find suitable accommodations and get down to the business of raising the next generation. In the process of defending their territories, they sometimes mistake their own reflections in your windows or car mirrors for competition and spend a lot of time fighting with themselves. This can be annoying as well as messy. You can use mylar ribbons, put paper on the outside of the windows or spray a soapy film on the windows to keep them from seeing their reflections. With car mirrors, tie a bag around the whole mirror.
It may also help to get a cheap mirror and set it up nearby under a bush or near a tree. Hopefully he will spend time fighting with himself there instead of against your windows. Then grab a sweet tea or a martini and watch him fight himself until he finds a mate, then the show will probably be over, but a whole new one will begin if they choose your nesting box!
Male birds everywhere are putting on their most colorful, attractive attire, hoping to catch the attention of a female with which they will pair this season. The warmer weather and lengthening days are a signal that it is time to set up a territory, find suitable accommodations and get down to the business of raising the next generation. In the process of defending their territories, they sometimes mistake their own reflections in your windows or car mirrors for competition and spend a lot of time fighting with themselves. This can be annoying as well as messy. You can use mylar ribbons, put paper on the outside of the windows or spray a soapy film on the windows to keep them from seeing their reflections. With car mirrors, tie a bag around the whole mirror.
It may also help to get a cheap mirror and set it up nearby under a bush or near a tree. Hopefully he will spend time fighting with himself there instead of against your windows. Then grab a sweet tea or a martini and watch him fight himself until he finds a mate, then the show will probably be over, but a whole new one will begin if they choose your nesting box!
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A CRAZY MIX OF PRODUCTS FOR NATURE NERDS!!!!
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WILDOLOGY IS NOW OPEN ON SUNDAY!
You spoke, we listened! Now you can shop at your favorite new store 7 days per week.
Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM
Sunday Noon-5PM
now open at waverly
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A birding and gift boutique to add the natural touches to your home and garden to spark joy and reconnect yourself with nature.
Visit Wildology and let yourself go WILD! 7211 Waverly Walk Avenue, B3 Charlotte, NC 28277 704-443-9000 Just south of Providence Road and I-485 Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 12-5PM |
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Yes, we know.
We know that you think birding stores are for nature nerds or little old ladies with nothing better to do than sit around drinking tea and watching birds. |
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And yes, we know that you think that "birders" are just one step removed from the crazy "cat lady".
(Some of us may be approaching that line but we are SO MUCH MORE!!!) |
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We also know that there are some young hipsters who love birds. And we suspect that you may be one of them.
You love birds but you also like contemporary home decor. You like hip fashions and fun grooming products but you enjoy nature too! You like to bring some of the nature inside to enjoy. You have been waiting for bird stores to "get it".
You love birds but you also like contemporary home decor. You like hip fashions and fun grooming products but you enjoy nature too! You like to bring some of the nature inside to enjoy. You have been waiting for bird stores to "get it".
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At Wildology, we SO GET YOU!!!
Forget what you think you know about "bird stores" and check out WILDOLOGY! |
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