We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.
21 Pier Road
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Phone: (912) 635-3933
Fax: (912) 635-3922
Email: Send Message
Store Hours:
Mon - Sat: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Most Wednesdays and Fridays, our Chief Naturalist and Wildlife Artist-in-Residence, Lydia Thompson, will be on hand to answer your birding questions and autograph her new identification cards and original etchings.
WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY MORNING AMBLES - Call 912-635-3933 to speak with Lydia about arranging a new, shorter birding tour she will be offering this year - A One-Hour Amble. These bird walks will begin at Wild Birds Unlimited and provide a glimpse into one of Jekyll Island's many natural areas. The fee is $15 per person.
THURSDAY MORNING BIRD RAMBLES - Lydia also conducts her group tours each Thursday at 8:00 a.m. Meet in the parking lot of the Jekyll Island Shopping Center on Beachview Drive (by the pharmacy). Seats are limited, so make your reservations at artworksbylydia@bellsouth.net or 912-634-1322.
The list of birds sighted on each week's tour posted is at the shop. This list can also be found along with photographs at <http://www.coastalgeorgiabirding-lydia.blogspot.com/>.
Lydia also serves as the Birding Field Trip organizer for the Coastal Georgia Audubon Society (CGAS). CGAS offers interesting field trips for all levels of "birders." Joining the local Audubon Society is a wonderful way to make new friends and enjoy the hobby of birdwatching! Visit www.coastalgeorgiabirding.org/cgas for more informaiton.
So what does a month filled with Cupid, hearts, candy and roses have to do with your birds? Everything.
February is National Bird Feeding Month, and the 13th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) occurs February 12 - 15.
Wild Birds Unlimited is a proud, major sponsor of this joint project between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. The GBBC links people like you with scientists to collect important data about birds.
Participating in the GBBC is simple. Just count the birds in your yard, and report that information online at:
This site gives instant feedback through graphics, animated maps and other regularly-updated information. This extensive information helps scientists better understand trends in bird populations, range expansions, habitat changes and migration patterns.
Ultimately, that helps with bird conservation efforts and the birds visiting your backyard.
This is a fun, educational opportunity for you and your family.
Not only do you get to feed and enjoy your birds as you normally do, but you also get to be a part of a scientific study that makes your birds and your backyard count.
So show your birds some love this month. All red feeders are on sale at WBU, and there will additional discounts on Valentine's Day!
For complete details of all happenings on Jekyll Island visit Beachscape, the online guide at www.jekyllisland.com/newsletter.
During January and February handcrafted glass floats known as island treasurers are hidden on the beach each day. It is a fun way to explore the island and hopefully find a beautiful float fashioned after those used by fishermen long ago.
On Sunday, February 14, you can join a team of birders at the Jekyll Island Convention Center to count birds in selected areas of the island. Come to the Beachside Room at 9:00 a.m. Novices and advanced birders will work in teams of citizen scientists to help gather this important information.
You can also count at your feeder in your own backyard for 1-4 days, February 12-15th. You can enter your information online at www.birdsource.org, or e-mail it to WBU and we will do it for you!
