Welcome to the Wild Bird House!
Topeka's largest selection of everything for the backyard bird lover. We have an unsurpassed selection of feeders, birdbaths, fountains, bird houses, shepherd hooks and pole systems. We also have a huge selection of unique and one of a kind gifts, wind chimes, flags, rain gauges, statuary, binoculars & spotting scopes, plus all kinds of nature-themed decor for indoors and
out, and ... much, much more! The Wild Bird House, is the ultimate backyard nature store.
Locally owned and operated by Todd & Melody Weller.
The best seed at the best prices!
The Wild Bird House has the area's best prices and largest selection of fresh quality seed and seed mixes. Our seed blends and mixes are field tested to attract the widest variety of colorful song birds. No other mix attracts more!
Quality can cost less!
At the Wild Bird House we are committed to quality and value and we have something for every price range. We carry the leading brands in the industry and price most items below MSRP.
From feeders to optics to outdoor living products we carry the best brands at the best prices. And, unlike the big box stores, many of our feeders carry lifetime warranties.
We carry brands like Droll Yankees, Woodlink, Birds Choice, Par-a-sol,
Aspects, Audubon, Kettle Moraine, Meadowbrooke Gourds, Vortex Optics, Burley Clay, Campania International, Uwharrie Chair Company, Woodwick, Jenni, Wild Delight, Pennington Seed, Tri-Star Seed and many more!
One of our customers, Walter Laughlin, brought this Eagle Cam to our attention.
It is provided by Luther College, in Decorah, Iowa.
Click here to read more about the Eagle Cam.
And, click here to view some great videos from previous years.
Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Although hummingbirds are usually here in the Midwest from April until as late as October, the months of August and September are the busiest time at the feeder. It's at this time they have fledged their young and are fattening up for migration. Even if you haven’t seen a hummer all summer there is a very good chance that you’ll have them in August and September. Unfortunately many people who don’t see them in June and July give up too soon and bring their feeders in. If you do this, you really are missing out on a great opportunity. We get many questions about hummingbirds, so Melody has written a comprehensive article on the Feeding and Care of Hummingbirds.
Click here to view the article. Tip: It is a good idea to leave your hummingbird feeder up for about two weeks after you think they have left (around the end of September). This will give any migrators passing through a rest stop!
Attracting Orioles
Not many birds catch your eye the way Oriole's do. Their vibrant orange and black colors are almost surreal.
To go along with their striking appearance, Orioles have a beautiful song. Which they like to sing in the early morning. For those of us that are lucky enough to have them,
we certainly want to keep them. And for those who don't have
them, I'm always asked how to attract them. There are many things you can do to attract them, but first
you should understand their habitat and when they are here in our area.
Where they live
Orioles prefer open woodlands, river groves and tall shade trees with shrubby undergrowth.
Although, they have adapted well to yards, parks and avenues of trees along streets.
They like to nest in tall trees like poplars, willows and cottonwoods. They are also often found near lakes.
What they like to eat & drink
As with attracting any bird, start with a good fresh water supply.
Birdbaths are an inexpensive way to enjoy birds. To attract Orioles there are 4 foods that you can offer ... nectar, jelly, oranges/fruit and mealworms. Orioles love nectar.
They will often drink from hummingbird feeders, but an Oriole nectar feeder is a better design for them. The feeding ports and perches will be the appropriate size. Oriole nectar is typically a little less sweet than hummingbird nectar. Orioles also love grape jelly, and they will eat a bunch of it! The Audubon Oriole feeder, (Pictured left)
feeds nectar and jelly. It also has a built in ant guard. Oranges are another favorite of Orioles (Woodpeckers love them too!). The Woodlink Going Green Oriole feeder (pictured right) works with both oranges and jelly. You can also use it to offer mealworms. There are a wide variety of fruit feeders availble, but I find a suet cage works well for orange halves.
Here's a video we've done on attracting Orioles to your backyard ...
Share, view and organize your photos with our new Photo Gallery.
Sidewalk Sale
Save the date! Our annual sidewalk sale will be July 16th & 17th! We'll have lot's of items at huge savings!
June & July Specials
A complete S&K gourd system for only $99.99! Regularly $124.99. Black oil sunflower seeds 50lb bag only $14.99
Got Squirrels?
Get the Squirrel Buster by Brome.
Guaranteed squirrel
proof
against both Red and Gray squirrels!
Join Project Feeder Watch!
Help scientists study winter bird populations by joining Project Feeder Watch online at Cornell's website or pick up a brochure at the Wild Bird House. Feeder Watching is as easy as
| 1. | Putting up bird feeders |
| 2. | Counting the birds that visit |
| 3. | Sending the data to scientists. |
There's always something new!
At the Wild Bird House, we are committed to making your shopping experience a memorable one. That means having the best selection in the area. We are constantly looking for new, unique products. New shipments arrive almost daily!
Just arrived ... Uwharrie Chairs, Alcha Designs, Ancient Graffiti, T-shirts from Earth-Sun-Moon and Jewelry by Jenni.
Hours
| Mon-Fri: | 10am-6pm |
| Sat: | 10am-5pm |
| Sun: | 12pm-4pm |