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

Awesome across the board! The arrangement of birds in the…read moreability to interact makes your experience wonderful.

Very well stocked store with knowledgeable staff. Varied selection and a must go for bird lovers.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

The owner Kate is so knowledgeable in her products and birds! The store has so many things that are…read moreneeded for a bird feeding hobby if you're interested! You're also supporting a local business. If you frequent often I would suggest becoming a member as the food is cheaper. Staff has always been very helpful. If you have any questions about your hobby don't be afraid to ask them.

First time in this store. Kate, the owner, and her staff were very helpful and informative and…read moreanswered all my questions. I was able to get the items I needed and on sale too! We'll be back!

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

I must say this store has everything you need for birds! The employees are always knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. Usually the owner, Mary Jo, is in the house, but I was waited on by Victoria this time and she was just as friendly. So was the guy at the other register who noticed my Ketchikan t-shirt and struck up a friendly Alaskan conversation. Being a member gets me discounts so today I got my 15% discount as well as $10 off in Bird Bucks. I also scored a free mug with a purchase of Eco-friendly Birds and Beans coffee. I chose the Eastern bluebird mug because they are my favorites. Bird seed, seed suet block, nutty suet block, a bag of coffee, and a cute coffee mug all for under $17.00 That's (not) for the birds!!

Such a neat store. I'm used to walking in stores where it smells like feed. This store does not…read more With a bird sanctuary down the road, attracting birds with some feed will allow you to view them a bit more closely!

Very helpful with bird feeders and how to put together for my yard! Had the shell free sunflower…read moreseed in large bags and small. Good selection of bird feeder types too!

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.

BLUF: Excellent customer service selling bird feeders and all things bird related…read more With a blanket of snow in the forecast I decided that I wanted to feed the birds in my backyard so I flew into Wild Birds to get a feeder. My knowledge on bird feeders was very minimal so I relied on the employee's expertise and she was super helpful. "I want to feed the birds but not the squirrels. I don't want a mess on my deck and I'd love a closer view of the nearby nesting cardinals." With that explanation, I got a new feeder and seed with room to expand the bird buffet. It's been about a week and I've enjoyed watching the birds. Or maybe they've enjoyed watching me watch them? Either way, five stars for Wild Birds!

Best place to find a great variety of tropical fish and supplies…read more There is no question they cannot answer Even their fish tanks and parts are great values

Wow I really wanted to like this place because of the selection of fish, coral and algae they have…read morehere. This was my second experience here & I went to check out and asked if I could split my transaction in 2 since I was a few dollars away from my reward (I had spent $243? the first time I came here and I think you need to spend $250). ((I don't care how u look and I love piercings but for the sake of this employee getting held accountable I'm describing her)) The shorter lady with piercings all over her face looked at me, rolled her eyes and said "I don't know! Why don't you ask the people in line behind you if THATS OKAY" while throwing her hand up. ... there was one couple in line behind me... I was so stunned and caught off guard that I just said it's fine don't worry about it. But I really thought I was in a fever dream. She ended up splitting the transactions without saying anything but she oddly threw the receipts in the paper bag forcefully and was huffing the whole time. I'm thinking What the actual bleep is going on?????!!?? It's New Year's Day and I was going into this thanking the employees for being open just trying to shop for fish with my dad. Well I'm really glad I did use the $5 coupon because I'll never be going back there. Just don't go here. I've never experienced such awful customer service before.