Bottom Line: A fantastic store with quality bird feeder products, lovely garden things and…read moredelightful staff. I really thought that the Wild Bird Center was a place where old people shopped so they could get some bird seed to attract company on slow days. I say that jokingly because my parents are long time customers of the Wild Bird Center and they have a plethora of bird feeders and often discuss the flock of native birds that visit them. Have you ever seen that Geico commercial where the old lady is telling her son over the phone about the squirrels in the attic while he's being chased by bad guys on a skyscraper rooftop? Yeah, its kinda like that with my parents telling me about their birds at the most importune time. Anyway, I've digressed, significantly. In search of some bird feeder related items for my parents I visited the Wild Bird Center in Park Plaza for the first time in December. I am so sorry I didn't visit sooner. This store is fantastic! As the name implies, they have plenty of quality bird feeders and a variety of bird seed that is appropriate for the local birds. I was in search of seed for my parents' Squirrel Buster bird feeder that would attract little cute birds and not make a mess. The staff was able to immediately point me to the best seed for that scenario. With my errand complete, I then enjoyed looking around the store at garden decor, hand painted ornaments, wind chimes, books, and such, I think I might even have seen some bees wax products. As far as the staff goes, they are delightful and helpful! I really enjoyed their welcoming and positive spirit and all of my interactions with them. I look forward to returning to the Wild Bird Center to do some more shopping.

Jamie was amazing! Very helpful and a joy to talk to! I look forward to my next visit!…read more From another Jamie

As a storm rumbles outside, with the rest of his village of Berk training cohort having gone for…read morethe evening, Hiccup turns the pages of his Viking clan's most sacred possession: The Book of Dragons, a descriptive accounting of every dragon believed to exist, and reads aloud, "Strike class. Thunderdrum. When startled, the Thunderdrum produces a concussive sound that can kill a man at close range. Extremely dangerous. Kill on sight. Timberjack. Skrill. Whispering Death. Burns its victims, buries its victims," Hiccup continues to flip pages, "chokes its victims, turns its victims inside out. Extremely Dangerous. Extremely dangerous. Kill on sight. Kill on sight. Kill on sight. Night Fury. Size unknown. Speed unknown. The unholy offspring of lightning and death itself. Never engage this dragon." Luckily, for those of us who have grown up with the much-less-risky and more accessible hobby of birding, there is no shortage of books that could instruct and fascinate audiences: David Allan Sibley's The Sibley Guide to Birds, Ken Kauffman's Lives of North American Birds, and, most recently, Amy Tan's Backyard Bird Chronicles, to name a few. But where should book lovers and birders alike head for suet, birdseed, and feeders of all kinds? If you live in the DMV, you could choose no better destination than Wild Birds Unlimited, located at 6955 Oakland Mills Rd in Columbia, Maryland, which just happens also to be next door to the Queen Takes Book bookstore. With culinary avian delectables ranging from Bark Butter Bits to no-melt super suet and feeders ranging from cardinal-, hummingbird-, finch-, and bluebird-specific feeders to Eco-tough, FeatherWeight, squirrel-proof, and tray feeders, and a staff that is both welcoming and knowledgeable, Wild Birds Unlimited in Columbia is a dreamlike destination not unlike How to Train Your Dragon's Berk, but other locations can be found in 43 states.

WBU in Columbia is amazing. The staff is kind and helpful and really know what they are talking…read moreabout. The store is peaceful and filled with high-quality and reasonably priced bird items. I can't wait to try out the cool events they have.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great product! I love coming here to support local businesses.read more

The staff is so knowledgeable about what you need to attract cardinals or Orioles etc. Also, they…read morehave a cute book collection for our grandkids.

I bought a canary from Colorful Canary and it was a wonderful experience. The bird is beautiful…read moreand healthy, and Sam has been helpful when it comes to teaching me about canaries. He is very knowledgeable. Looking forward to getting more birds soon!

From the owner: "We sale beautiful and healthy Canaries. We bread our own birds. Get your own birds today!"read more

Just For Pets is amazing! I got my cockatiel, Cheeks, there and the service was exceptional…read more Everybody who works there is so kind. I also love the fact that they hand raise the baby birds so that they are calm and tame when they grow up. Every time I go to take Cheeks to get food, I always bring him so that he can see the other birds. I feel like it is a great way to bond with your bird and learn more about him/her. I will 100% recommend to someone who is torn between a new pet or new store to go to.

Didn't have what I was looking for. I was looking for a Hahn's Macaw or a Conure. They don't have…read moreexotic birds

Popping in for a 15% off sale, I stocked up on wild bird seed, suet blocks, thistle and some hooks…read moreto hang wind chimes. Store employees are amazing here. Always greet you when you enter, assist you and answer questions, offer advice when you need it, and maintain your membership which allows you discounts as well as free gifts when you renew. Today's gift was a bird feeder and suet balls. Score! Exceptional customer service by Kristie M. So friendly and happy. Great vibes here!

Terrific service! Whenever I'm stuck for a gift, this place comes through! From birdfeeders with…read morecameras to stands and fancy

Amazing customer service! So many amazing products for a great price. All the employees are so…read moregenuine, kind and love to help

Hands down the best bird supply store I've been to. My husband and I were new to the activity and…read morewhen we asked for help, the ladies there didn't miss a beat and set us up with everything we needed and nothing we didn't. We opted for their pole starter kit and a couple feeders with the cylinder seeds. We described the area where we lived and the kinds of birds we'd noticed in the trees. They suggested we add the attachment that allowed incorporating branches to the pole so that birds could fly in and perch before landing on the feeder. SOOO pleased that we did! The store stocks a few of each kind of item but those items have been tested and vetted as working well and not just because it looks pretty. We've been overwhelmed at other stores when the options were just too numerous. They have a bird bucks program that's worth joining for discounted food.

Great staff assistance on picking out a feeder. Very knowledgeable. Also, extremely familiar with…read morethe local bird population so was able to advise on bird seed selection.

Cute little specialty shop selling all things for the wildlife in your backyard. I stocked up on…read morebird (READ: squirrel, chipmunk and bird) food. The variety of bird seed at this store is just amazing, I have never seen so many varieties. My woodland friends are very happy with their woodpecker mix which includes nuts and fruit. The store also smells INCREDIBLE due to the cedar panels. It's a nice little oasis in the middle of Duke Street. Please check it out.

The grooming staff are nice but cashiers out on the floor aren't the friendliest. It's a good sized…read morestore with products I will sometimes get for my pet. I appreciate the loyalty program so after a certain amount of products spent, I can get something mainly free or discounted. An overall good Petco to come as needed

My first visit after a while to this grooming salon. Dominique took care of my Sissi and has…read moredone a wonderful job.I will give her definitely 5 stars. Thank you Dominque for taking care of my baby. Hakima