Wild Birds Unlimited of Royal Oak, MI

06/09/2026

June is National Pollinator Month! It's a wonderful time to show some love to the bees, butterflies, birds and other small creatures that keep our world blooming. Pollinators are responsible for much of the food we eat, from juicy fruits and crunchy veggies to nuts and seeds. They also play a behind-the-scenes role in preventing soil erosion, boosting carbon storage and keeping ecosystems thriving. Adding native plants to your yard, balcony or even a few patio containers creates safe spaces packed with the nectar, pollen and shelter that pollinators need to survive.

(The North American landscape supports many different pollinators. Ask us which species are likely to visit your backyard.)

06/09/2026

This time of year, many young birds have left the nest but are still learning how to survive on their own. While they may look almost like their parents, fledglings are busy growing feathers, strengthening muscles, and learning essential skills like finding food and avoiding predators.

Growing healthy feathers requires a tremendous amount of energy and nutrition. Feathers aren't just for flight, they help birds stay warm, repel water, attract mates, and survive the challenges of the natural world.

That's why summer is such an important season for backyard birds. As fledglings grow and adult birds prepare for molt, their nutritional needs increase.

Keeping your feeders full is one of the best ways to help support the next generation of backyard birds.

Have you spotted any fledglings in your yard lately? Tell us what you've seen! 👇

06/08/2026

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A G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center for June 8, 2026, due to the anticipated arrival of a coronal mass ejection (CME) that left the Sun on June 6, 2026.

06/08/2026

We get it. It's summer and you want your lawn to look nice. However, using pesticides can harm birds both directly (through poisoning) and indirectly (by reducing their natural food supply). Click here to learn more: www.wbu.com/save-the-song-birds

06/08/2026

Did you know a bird's feathers do much more than help it fly?

Feathers provide insulation, repel rain, protect birds from the sun, help them escape predators, and even play a role in attracting mates. In fact, feathers are so important that birds spend a significant amount of time each day preening and maintaining them.

Healthy feathers are essential for survival. Damaged or worn feathers can make it harder for birds to fly efficiently, stay warm, find food, and avoid predators.

That's why this time of year is so important. Many young birds are growing their very first set of adult feathers, while mature birds are preparing for molt, the annual process of replacing old, worn feathers with new ones.

Growing feathers requires a tremendous amount of energy and nutrition, making it one of the most demanding times in a bird's life.

06/07/2026

Please offer clean water to your birds all year round. Here comes some serious heat, so if you don't have water in your yard, please consider adding a bath for the birds, bees, and more.

Here are some myths debunked by The Spruce.

MYTH: Only a Few Birds Use Bird Baths, so It's Not Worth Having One.

On the contrary, all birds need a clean water source not just for drinking, but also for bathing and preening. Many birds that are not interested in seed, suet, or nectar may still visit yards where a good bird bath or other backyard water source is available. Hawks, warblers, owls, hummingbirds, and many other types of birds will all take advantage of clean, fresh bird baths.

MYTH: Deeper Baths Are Best for Birds Because They Provide More Water.

The optimum depth of a bird bath is 1-3 inches deep. Water that is any deeper can be too awkward for even the largest backyard birds to bathe, and very small birds wouldn't be able to use the bath except at the very edge if the water level is high enough to reach. A very deep bath can also be hazardous, and birds may drown in a deep basin. Adding a shallow dish in the center of the bath or using rocks to adjust the depth can make a deeper bath more accessible to all backyard birds.

MYTH: Dirty Baths Are Okay Since Birds Drink From Dirty Puddles Anyway

A dirty bird bath is hazardous to any birds that drink from it. Stagnant, contaminated water can harbor unhealthy concentrations of bacteria from f***s or shed feathers that cause avian diseases. Mosquitoes that may carry other diseases dangerous to both humans and birds can also breed in a dirty bird bath. A filthy bath may also smell, which could attract predators and other unwelcome guests to the yard.

!! If at all possible, keep your bird bath where your hose can reach. It makes it so easy to refill. In this heat we hose out and refill our baths morning and evening.

Thank you for offering water to your birds!

06/06/2026

Cats are a danger to song birds, and for that reason, you should never allow your kitty outside with free access to birds and other wildlife. Click here to learn more: www.wbu.com/deter-critters/cats-danger-birds