The Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc., is a national franchisor of wild bird specialty retail stores.[1] Most stores offer educational programs to the general public including bird walks and seminars with local experts.[2]
History
Wild Bird Centers of America was founded in 1985 in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.[1] The first Wild Bird Center retail store was located in Cabin John, Maryland.[3][4][5] The company and its franchisees have been recognized by industry publications and organizations.[1][6][7][8] In 2010, the company published a history book about the backyard bird-feeding hobby.[2]
Present Company
The Wild Bird Centers of America supports approximately 30 retail outlets in about 14 states and provinces.[10]
External links
References
- "New Breed of Store Owners". Birding Business Magazine Dec. 2004: 22.^
- Baicich, Paul J., Margaret A. Barker and Carrol L. Henderson. Feeding Wild Birds: A Short History in America (USA: Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc., 2010) ISBN 1-4515-1005-5^
- "Entrepreneurs of a Feather Flock to Wild Bird Center". Washington Post [Washington, DC] 26 February 1996.^
- Petrides, Sr., George. Bird Feeder for Goldfinches.