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Hello Friends!
As May arrives, we're not only embracing the height of spring in the Carolinas but also gearing up for a very special occasion—Mother's Day! Whether you’re looking to surprise a nature-loving mom or treat yourself, we have the perfect array of gifts that are sure to chirp right into the heart.
Get a jumpstart on your Mother’s Day shopping with our newest special! Explore our handpicked selections of bird baths, bird feeders, hummingbird feeders, garden decor, and more to find that perfect something that says, “Thank you for being amazing.”
Don’t miss our native plant presale this week either! It's an opportunity to beautify your spaces while supporting local ecosystems. These plants are not only beautiful but also important for attracting and sustaining our local birds and pollinators. Purchase your favorites today and make your garden a thriving sanctuary for local wildlife.
Read on to find out all about the native plant pre-sale, our Mother's Day special and gift guide, and other exciting happenings. Let’s make this May memorable!
Note: You might have noticed that we have fencing up in front of the store. The Hanover Center is doing some construction and this fencing is temporary, though it may be there for a little while. We are still open for our regular business hours, so no need to worry! We are here to serve you just as well as always!
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Keep in mind that we offer curbside pickup. If you prefer not to go into the store in person, just give us a call and order on the phone. We will bring it out to your car for you! No contact, safe, and helpful!
Thank you for joining us in this space!
Happy birding!
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Native Plant sale!
We have a great plant presale for you this week! Take advantage of this sale from today through Friday, then pick up your plants on Saturday any time during business hours (10-5). If you want to get even more plants, the ladies from Going Native Gardens will be out front of the shop on Saturday from 10-1:30 for a plant popup! Come see us and get some wonderful plants for pollinators while you're here!
The presale plants are: Eastern Blue Star (3-qt $8),
Carolina Wild Petunia (3-qt $8),
Elderberry (3-qt $10), and
River Birch trees (1 Gal $12)
*supplies are limited so order ASAP! You can order by stopping in the shop or by calling us at 910-343-6001.
Plants available at the popup table will include: Black-eyed Susan, Spotted Bee Balm, Cardinal Flower, Obedient Plant, Great Blue Lobelia, Rattlesnake Master, Shrubby St. John’s Wort, Early Sunflower, and Stokes Aster.
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You want to show your mom, grandmother, best mom friend, or beloved motherly figure in your life that they are special this Mother's Day! We suggest some of our top sellers for moms: hummingbird feeders, a gorgeous bird bath, Campania decor, peaceful wind chimes, or a beautiful Fancy House. Please scroll down for some delightful gift suggestions for mom's with all types of taste!
For the mom who loves her garden!
We have a delightful array of garden enhancing items like these beautiful wading birds, bird baths, and wind chimes! Not to mention, the plant sale discussed above provides a great opportunity to get a lovely native plant for your favorite mom!
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For the mom who loves nature themed everything!
We have everything from bird and nature themed greeting cards, towels, and jewelry, to nature themed home decor items!
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For the mom who loves something fancy!
We have stunning bird feeders and houses available!
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For the mom who loves practical gifts!
We have an excellent selection of bird seed, suet, mealworms, feeders, gift sets and more!
| We are at the store Monday through Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-4 to help you find the perfect gift! |
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Highlighting local species
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Red Headed Woodpecker
We are going to showcase some of our favorite local bird species here to pass along fun facts and grow appreciation of the iconic birds we are lucky to share this region with.
This month our species highlight is the Red Headed Woodpecker! One of the most striking birds we have in the area, Red-headed Woodpeckers are residents of pine savannas and woody swamps. They can be spotted at some favorite local birding spots like Burnt Mill Creek or Carolina Beach State Park. According to Cornell's All About Birds, "The Red-headed Woodpecker was the “spark bird” of legendary ornithologist Alexander Wilson in the 1700s." That's a pretty cool fact!
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Buy one, get one 25% off!
Buy one item at regular price, get a second item 25% off! Sale runs today, May 1st through May 14th! Discount will be applied to the lower-cost item. Get your favorite mom something special!
For in-stock and in-store items only. Not to be combined with other offers. Excludes optics.
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Two Day Birding Trip to Goose Creek State Park & Voice of America Game Land
May 22 & 23, 2024
Register soon by calling 910-343-6001 or by stopping in the store.
Cost: $115 per person
Hotel: We are recommending the Econo Lodge North for $80 a night plus tax; those that sign up will get the link for this special rate. Folks are responsible for booking their own rooms at this suggested hotel or anywhere they prefer.
Itinerary
May 22 drive to Washington NC area for 2PM afternoon birding at Goose Creek State Park, including a boardwalk through a cypress swamp.
May 23 Morning, Sunrise birding at VOA game land (about 15 miles from Econo Lodge) where we will enjoy a wonderful morning chorus of birdsong. This is the former site of the Voice of America broadcast towers, now managed by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The site is managed as a large tract of grassland, maintained by controlled burns. It is perhaps the best nesting habitat in North Carolina for prairie birds. We will walk on an extensive network of gravel and paved roads, originally built for maintenance of the towers.
May 23 Afternoon, return home. We may organize stops in one or more parks in New Bern on the way home.
*participants are responsible for making time to check in/out at their hotel.
A portion of proceeds will go to the Cape Fear Bird Observatory
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Every third Thursday | 10am -5pm
Come in and drop off an old puzzle you have already completed and trade it in for one that's new to you! Meet fellow puzzle-loving customers and get a chance to try a new puzzle! Thursday, May 16th, is the next one!
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Help the Cape Fear Bird Observatory by being a community scientist!
The CFBO is looking for help from local birders and photographers to get re-sight data on banded birds. If you have seen or photographed a bunting with bands, please email chelsea@capefearbirdobservatory.org to share the information of your sighting. Details should include, the color combo (which colors are on which leg and in what order, ie, top or bottom), date, and location. Places the CFBO is or has been banding birds include Sunset Beach, Carolina Beach State Park, Airlie Gardens, Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, Bird Island reserve, Masonboro Island reserve, Bald Head Island, and the Porters Neck area.
Thank you!
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