Backyard birding products such as bird feeders, seed, baths, and optics can be bought online in Canada through Urban Nature Store, a Canadian retailer that ships most orders over $125 for free and also offers in-store pickup at multiple Ontario locations. Orders placed online can be shipped directly to a home, or picked up at a nearby store, with most pickup orders ready within about three hours of purchase.
What Backyard Birding Products Can Be Bought Online in Canada?
The core categories of backyard birding products available online through Urban Nature Store include:
- Bird feeders, including tube, hopper, platform, and suet styles
- Squirrel-proof feeders, such as the Brome Squirrel Buster Plus Bird Feeder
- Bird seed, bagged fresh in-store in sizes from small bags up to 50lb bulk bags
- Bird baths and water accessories, including the Allied Precision 14-Inch Heated Birdbath
- Nesting boxes and platforms, such as the Audubon Cedar Bluebird House
- Binoculars and optics, including the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars with GlassPak
- Bird feeder accessories, such as weather domes, ant guards, and seed preservative
- Seed containers and dispensers, such as the 32-Quart Storage Container
Each category sits under its own collection page, which makes it possible to browse by product type rather than searching through a single long list.
Where Can Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeders Be Bought Online in Canada?
Squirrel-proof bird feeders can be bought online through the squirrel-proof feeders collection, which includes caged, weight-activated, and post-mounted designs. Specific models available include:
- Brome Squirrel Buster Plus Bird Feeder, which uses a weight-triggered shroud to close the feeding ports when a squirrel climbs on
- Squirrel Buster Squirrel Proof Finch Feeder, sized for nyjer seed and small finches
- Droll Yankees Yankee Whipper Squirrel Proof Feeder, which uses weight-sensitive collapsing perches that give way under a squirrel's weight while holding steady for birds
- Absolute II Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder, which uses adjustable weight-based tension settings that can also be tuned to keep out larger birds such as grackles
These designs are built to keep seed available to small songbirds such as finches and chickadees while limiting access for squirrels.
Where Can Fresh Bird Seed Be Bought Online in Canada?
Fresh bird seed can be bought online through the bird seed collection, where seed is bagged in-store to help maintain freshness. Seed is available in a range of formats, including:
- Small bags for occasional feeding
- Bulk bags up to 50lb for high-traffic feeders
- Seed cakes, cylinders, and wreaths for mess-free feeding
- Hummingbird nectar concentrate for nectar feeders
Bulk seed keeps best when moved out of its bag, so a container such as the 32-Quart Storage Container or the 8-Quart Birdseed Container & Dispenser helps keep it dry and free of pests between fillings.
Where Can Bird Baths Be Bought Online in Canada?
Bird baths can be bought online through the bird baths and water accessories collection, which includes both standard and heated models. For winter use, the Allied Precision 14-Inch Heated Birdbath with Deck & Pole Mount is thermostatically controlled to keep water ice-free, since standing water in an unheated bath can freeze over and become unusable in cold weather. An Allied Precision Water Wiggler can also be added to any bath to keep the water moving and discourage mosquitoes from laying eggs.
Where Can Nest Boxes and Bird Houses Be Bought Online in Canada?
Nest boxes and bird houses can be bought online through the nesting boxes and platforms collection, which covers roosting houses, cavity-nester boxes, and platform-style designs. Specific options include:
- Audubon Cedar Bluebird House, sized with an ornithologically correct entrance hole for Eastern, Mountain, and Western Bluebirds
- Audubon Cedar Box Wren/Chickadee House, built to Audubon specifications for wrens and chickadees
A separate nesting materials collection offers natural fill such as fibers and down that birds use to line an existing box or platform.
Where Can Birding Binoculars and Optics Be Bought Online in Canada?
Birding binoculars and optics can be bought online through the binoculars collection, which carries models from established optics brands, including Vortex, Zeiss, Nikon, Opticron, Swarovski, and Kowa. Specific models available include:
- Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars with GlassPak, which include a carrying harness alongside the binoculars
- Vortex Viper HD 8x42 Binoculars, built with a wider field of view and a locking diopter adjustment
Magnifications and lens sizes vary by model, and options range from compact travel binoculars to full-sized models designed for extended birding sessions.
Does Urban Nature Store Have Physical Stores in Canada Too?
Yes. Urban Nature Store operates staffed retail locations across Ontario in addition to its online store, each carrying feeders, seed, baths, and optics, and products ordered online can be picked up at any of these stores instead of being shipped. The current list of locations, addresses, and hours is available on the store locations page.
What Are the Shipping and Return Options When Buying Online?
Orders over $125 qualify for free shipping to most Canadian addresses, and the store also offers a price match guarantee and a 45-day return window. Customers who choose in-store pickup instead of shipping typically have their order ready within about three hours, with a phone or email notification sent once it is ready for collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Urban Nature Store Canadian Owned and Operated?
Yes, Urban Nature Store is a Canadian wild birding retailer with physical stores located across Ontario alongside its online shop.
Can Bird Seed Be Bought in Bulk Online?
Yes, bird seed is available online in sizes ranging from small bags up to 50lb bulk bags, and it is bagged in-store to help preserve freshness. A 32-Quart Storage Container is a common pairing for storing bulk seed.
Is There a Loyalty Program for Repeat Birding Purchases?
Yes, the Urban Nature REWARDS program lets customers collect points on purchases and redeem them toward future orders, both online and in-store.
Can an Online Order Be Picked Up In-Store Instead of Shipped?
Yes, online orders can be set to store pickup at checkout, with most pickup orders filled within about three hours and a notification sent once ready.
What Optics Brands Are Carried Alongside Binoculars?
Alongside binoculars such as the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42, the optics accessories collection carries spotting scopes, monoculars, rangefinders, tripods and mounts, and eyepieces from brands such as Vortex, Zeiss, Nikon, Opticron, Swarovski, Kowa, Celestron, and Bushnell.
