Nature Products like canvass totes, bird calls, cooling Cobbers and more!

When we're young, things at eye-level typically attract our attention. But we find most adults are looking for more than just those things that smack us between the eyes. Especially shoppers using the internet. The most common question we hear: "Where is.......?" Well, there are several ways to find what you seek. Products are grouped into several broad categories - see the menu bar above or check out Buddy Brand, our host at the "brand name index". feeders, bird seed, and houses books and gifts jewelry, Burt's Bees and Carruth Studios garden and kids' things Several popular items which do not fall into those groups, such as Tilley Hats, Cobber cooling neck wrap, soothing Herbal Concepts, Audubon binoculars, and more stuff too cool to categorize are shown below.
		Reusable Tote Natural 10-ounce cotton canvas - the perfect durable, reuseable shopping bag. 13�" wide x 15�" tall, and features 5�" sides and bottom. 23" handles make it easy to carry, and there’s even an inside pocket. All seams and stress points are double stitched for durability. The shape is like a traditional paper shopping bag. These totes are made by some nice folks in Canada, and are ideal for carrying your J.J. Cardinal merchandise, grocery shopping, daily errands, craft projects, travel, etc. Unlike bulkier totes, our tote folds neatly and easily to fit in a small space. We recommend you roll them up, and store them inside one bag, and keep them in your car. Suggested retail price for these nice bags, $14.25 our price, $9.95 related info: � Article by Louise � Grand Blanc News Story
Aprons Sewly For You - Fabrics selected especially for J.J. Cardinal, and bird lovers everywhere. Our collection of aprons are hand sewn originals by Gale Grafe of New Hampshire. one-size-fits-all. Select from patterns shown below. With ruffles: $28. each Without ruffles: $21.

Bluebirds	Cardinal, Bluebird, Chickadee, Goldfinch	Wren	Split-tail Flycatcher
Relaxation products and accessories
All Herbal Concepts products contain a custom blend of all-natural herbs -- physician formulated for maximum effectiveness and therapeutic benefit. And everything is proudly manufactured right here in the US of A.		Herbal Fan Shoulder Pac - A version of the Herbal Contour Neck Wrap, providing a much larger area of coverage at the shoulders and neck. Item # HCCONS (out of stock) $29.95 Available in a variety of colors and patterns. Ask for details when placing your order.
Herbal Contour Neck Wrap - Designed specifically to fit the contours of the neck, The Herbal Contour Neck Wrap stays in place while walking, standing or sitting. Item # HCCON (out of stock) $22.95		Herbal Comfort Eye Mask - Designed to induce deep relaxation or sleep, the Herbal Eye Mask contains a physician-formulated blend of five soothing, aromatic herbs. Ideal for sinus headaches, stress relief, and many other common ailments, simply place over the eyes and breathe deeply. Item # HCMSK $13.95
Herbal Eye Pac - The Herbal Eye Pac contains a blend of five rejuvenating herbs that in ten minutes can provide the same relaxation as an hour of sleep. The perfect size, weight, and cool temperature to bring relief to tired eyes and busy minds. Has a comfortable nose cutout, too. Item # HCEYER $11.95		Fresh Wave - an all-natural solution for naturally eliminating household odor. No masking fragrances. No harsh chemicals. Fresh Wave is ideal for everyday household odors found in the kitchen, basement, bathrooms, closets and garage. Plus it eliminates tobacco smoke and pet odors. Fresh Wave is non-toxic and non-hazardous. 8 oz. $10.95
Hugger Mugger “Sticky” Yoga Mat This mat is the preferred mat of yoga instructors worldwide. Offers insulation from cool floors and an excellent non-slip grip. May be rolled or folded for use in poses. 1/8" thick x 24" wide x 68" long, $22.95. Variety of colors available.		Glee Gum - Vegetarian, Additive Free, Lactose Free, Dairy Free, Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Casein Free, Egg Free, Yeast Free, Nut Free, and Peanut Free. Glee Gum has: all natural ingredients, rice syrup instead of corn syrup, natural chicle, delicious, long-lasting, and popular flavors: tangerine, peppermint, cinnamon, spearmint and bubblegum. 18 pieces per package, 99� per package. [10 pack minimum when shipping web orders, please] happier people chewing happier gum . . .
Honey 16-ounce glass bottle, $4.25		We now offer a honey that is produced by a small local Grand Blanc apiary (a place where beehives of honey bees are kept), from bees foraging nectar and pollen from local wildflowers, trees, and gardens. Unlike most beekeepers, they never use any chemicals, anti-mite pesticides, antibiotics, medicines, supplements, or other products in their hives. The only things they put into their hives are wood, nails, beeswax, and bees! This honey is only warmed for bottling, and it has never been pasteurized. Pasteurizing honey denatures the natural proteins, pollens, and antigens found in natural raw honey. And by eating local raw honey with local pollens in it, allergy-sufferers can switch the types of antibodies they express to these antigens, and become desensitized to their allergies. After extraction, this honey is run through a simple straining cloth only, and allowed to separate naturally. No micron filters were used in the processing of this honey, because micron filters may remove the valuable pollens and complex proteins that are beneficial in local honey. 100% pure, local, organic, unpasteurized, unfiltered, and raw. Just plain good! [link to our favorite beekeeper's blog]
Get cool with a natural Cobber neck wrap
The Cobber neck wrap is made of polyester and cotton and is filled with poly-crystals. By simply placing the neck wrap in clean water for approximately 30 minutes allowing the crystals to expand, produces an evaporative cooling system for the user when placed around the neck. The Cobber body cooling neck wrap lowers the body temperature by cooling the carotid arteries in the neck. The material may become warm against the skin but by simply rotating the wrap, the cooling effect is rejuvenated immediately! Item: COBBER $16.95 To view a video demonstration (� Cobber, AU) click here: video file size: 696kb; video running length: 04:46 [video requires RealOne Player]		Hot or Cold - simple instructions: For marvelous cooling, activate your neck wrap by soaking it in clean water...after 15 minutes crystals will begin to absorb the water and feel like a gel. Smooth out the gels and gently squish the neck wrap. Continue to soak for another 15 minutes (total of 30 minutes). Hold your Cobber at one end and gently squeeze out the excess water and place around your neck. Within a short period of time, the Cobber will no longer feel wet, but the cooling will continue for days. Cobber can also be used as an icepack - after soaking as described above, place in freezer for 30 minutes! To use as a hotpack activate (see above) then microwave for up to 30 seconds (or soak in hot water for 15 minutes). Test first to make sure the Cobber is not too hot. Now you have a HOT COBBER! See our current colors and designs.
see also - "Cool It" Bandana...for your pet! �		Tilley Hat� (model #T3). These world famous hats are admired by nature lovers and boaters alike because they are as comfortable as they are attractive. It floats, won't shrink, they block UV-A & UV-B radiation. Available with/without green underbrim. Swell guarantee. Sizes for men and women. $60. "How many hats have you had that came with an owner's manual? My guess would be none, unless you are the proud owner of a Tilley Endurable. I'm pleased to say that I'm one ," says Jack Blosser, area resident and writer for the Flint Journal. [click to read Jack's humorous Tilley Hat column which appeared in the Flint Journal]

other great products for nature lovers
Stop Window Strikes! Feather Guard™ - combines bright color, motion, and the birds' natural aversion to loose feathers. In nature loose feathers are often a sign that a bird has been killed by a predator. Wild birds know that loose feathers can mean danger, so they automatically avoid them. This makes FeatherGuard a more effective solution to a confounding problem, one that often occurs right in your own backyard. Attaches to window with suction cups (provided). See more information (right). Made USA. $7.95		• Tip - If your windows are very large, place multiple FeatherGuards to cover the reflective surface. One FeatherGuard for every three feet of glass should be sufficient. Attach FeatherGuard to window with suction cups provided on opposite ends of the glass surface, leaving some slack in the line so the feathers will dance in the breeze. Feather Guard™ $7.95
Bird Saver™ by Birds Choice Stop birds from slamming into your windows with this clinging vinyl decal silhouette of a diving sparrow hawk. Wing span roughly 14" wide. Reuse, reposition over and over. 3 silhouettes per pack. Item #NP160 $2.95 [import alert: we have been unable to locate a company who manufactures an identical item in the USA, but we're still looking! Sadly these are imported from China - unnecessarily in our opinion...we've communicated our concern to Birds Choice and encourage those who share the sentiment to do the same. See: Birds Choice website]		Warning Web by Droll Yankees Prevent birds from flying into windows with this static cling decal which mimics a sticky spider web -- a dangerous hazard that birds try to avoid. Placed on a window, this spider web decal has the same effect. Use two or more Warning Webs on large windows Model #WW2PK (2 per package) 8" square. Another swell product manufactured in the USA. $7.95
		WindowAlert™ is a static-cling decal that may be applied to home and office windows. The decal contains a component which brilliantly reflects ultraviolet sunlight. This ultraviolet light is invisible to humans, but glows like a stoplight for birds. Maple Leaf Decals 4 static-cling maple leaf decals per envelope $7.95 Also available in snowflakes pattern, and hawk silhoutte (below). Made in the USA! WindowAlert™ may be a small Oregon company - but is very mighty in helping you stop window strikes
		How it works: Birds enjoy sharper vision than humans. Birds can see certain light frequencies--including ultraviolet--that humans cannot see. In fact, many songbirds have feathers that reflect ultraviolet light. This light is used to communicate species, gender, and perhaps even social standing. Birds can see this ultraviolet light under normal, daylight conditions. Humans require the assistance of a black light.
		Window Alert™ Hawk Silhouette WindowAlert is a decal that may be applied to home and office windows. The static-cling decal contains a component which brilliantly reflects ultraviolet sunlight. This ultraviolet light is invisible to humans, but glows like a stoplight for birds. Made in the USA! Two pack $8.95
		Cardinal Alert by Window Alert™ Some highly territorial birds vigorously defend their territories and will even attack their own reflections in windows. They do this because they perceive their reflection to be an intruder. When a bird repeatedly attacks a window, it puts its own health and energy at risk. Window decal is designed to be placed along the bottom edge of problem windows, eliminating reflections form birds that mount their attack from a windowsill perch. Effective against Northern Cardinals, American Robins and other territorial birds who tend to land on window sills and ledges. One 48"x 6" static-cling decal strip $12.95 Made in USA!
Two-way Mirror Film - You see the birds up close, but they cannot see you! Film clings to your window with removable glue spots. 20” x 10”, made in the USA. (above) $14.95		Natural Enemy Scarecrow™ by Gareneer Great Horned Owl helps repel birds and pests while adding charm to any garden. 16" tall, 7" wide/deep - durable molded plastic, hand-painted for maximum realism and effectiveness. Item # OW-6; usage ideas: gardens, decks, boat docks, rafters, barns, open porches, patios. Made in the USA, and sold individually. $22.95 [Not recommended to position these within view of backyard bird feeders - it sorta' defeats the purpose.]
Tanglefoot Repellent - Bird, critter, and insect repellent! For repelling starlings, and house sparrows from nesting in and on structures. May also be used to repel insects when applied as a bead around foundations. 10-ounce tube (used with a caulking gun), $9.95; 5.5-ounce squeeze tube, $6.95		Ro-Pel - May be used to repel birds, and animals including rodents, deer, squirrels, and dogs. Stops specified animals and all birds from chewing, grawing, licking, and nibbling and biting. Some common applications include spraying vertical surfaces to stop woodpecker activity; protecting trees, poles, siding and outdoor furniture; protecting garbage areas; protecting seeds and bulbs from birds and squirrels, and other uses. 1-quart spray bottle, $19.95
the original Audubon Bird Call - simple device ideal for attracting a variety of species. How does it work? Twist the birchwood roller on the zinc plug, and an audible "squeak" resonates. With reasonable care, and periodic re-application of rosin from the included capsule, the call will last a lifetime. $6.95 Roger Eddy, shown (right) with family and friends assembling the Audubon Bird Call by hand in his living room in 1951, created the call after seeing similar devices used in northern Italy. For over 50 years, the Audubon Bird Call has been crafted by hand in New England and is now considered the standard bird call throughout the world. Roger died in 2003. Today Roger's grandchildren are proud to continue this remarkable family business.
The Original Mockingbird Bird Call made of solid brass and birchwood, it will last for years to come. By twisting the wooden part around the brass head, you will produce a variety of sounds which will attract wild birds. With practice, you will get better and will be able to imitate numerous bird songs. But even if you do not become an expert, you will have success attracting birds. By nature, birds are curious; when you make "new sounds" for them with your birdcall, they will come to see who is the intruder in their territory. Complete with rosin and green string, item #CAL-1000, $7.		LoonTune™ - The LoonTune will spin to make a sound similar to the wail and tremolo sound of the Common Loon. Birch handles, nylon cord. Made in the USA. (out of stock) $14.95 hear a sample of the sound (click button on new screen that opens)
Audubon 8 x 40 Family Binocular Easy-to-use, light weight, and comfortable. Built to last; engineered for shock resistance. Multi-coated all glass optics for crystal-clear images. Includes protective carrying case, and comfort neck strap. $79.00		Audubon 10 x 25 Compact Binocular Superb image quality, and durable construction. Large front lens accommodates eye glass wearers. Perfect travel companion. Includes protective carrying case, and comfort neck strap. $89.00
Audubon Lens Cleaning Kit Every thing you need to keep your camera, and binocular lenses clean, and scratch free. Includes: blower brush, packet of lens tissue, cleaning fluid, and large cleaning chamois for safe and effective removal of eyelash oils. $7.95		related equipment & products: field guides audio CD's and multimedia products
Care Free Ensures Sparkling Clear Water - Naturally
		[For more information, see our article on summer bird bath care]
Care Free Birdbath Protector - contains natural enzymes that safely break down organic contaminants. When used as directed there are no restrictions for birds or other wildlife. This product is Non-toxic, bacteria free, and biodegradable... making it environmentally friendly. Safe for stone, copper, plastic, cement birdbaths. 4 oz. $9.95		Fountain Protector - Designed for fountains 1-10 gallons. Use weekly. Add 1 capful per five gallons; 1/2 capful per 2-3 gallons; 1/4 capful per 1 gallon. For tabletop fountains only a couple of drops. 4oz $9.95
Care Free Enzymes Pond Protector - designed for ponds up to 1,000 gallons; made from natural enzymes and formulated for multi-component filtration systems providing a safe, natural way to break down organic contaminants. Pond Protectors help keep aeration pumps and water lines free from buildup for maximum efficiency. One capful treats 100 gallons of pond water. 32.9 oz. $42.95		Mosquito Free Water - naturally makes it impossible for mosquitoes to use treated water for breeding and drinking. Product is effective anywhere water is allowed to accumulate (flower pot dishes/birdbaths/old tires/tree holes/culverts/wishing wells/ditches/etc). When used as directed,there are no restrictions for wildlife. Made with common food ingredients. Highly safe. Easy to use. 4oz (spray) $10.95
Birdhouse and Birdfeeder Cleaner from Ecological Laboratories - A special blend of soy-based chemistry that is a proprietary formulation developed to clean all plastic, fiberglass and metal birdhouses and bird feeder surfaces of organic debris, mineral deposits and bird droppings. Any residual soy-cleaner left on the surface is non-toxic to birds and wildlife. 8-ounces, $12.95 Birdbath Statuary Cleaner (not shown) $13.25		Hummingbird and Oriole Feeder Cleaner by Care Free Enzymes - Uniquely formulated to clean glass, acrylic, plastic, and ceramics, and will treat the hard, dark water scum build up often seen inside hummingbird feeders. This cleaner will unclog dripper tubes while preventing scum and waterline rings. All-purpose, all-surface, grime and dirt remover comprised of a unique blend of natural enzymes that are 100% biodegradable. May be used indoors or outdoors; 16-ounces, $13.25
Feeder Fresh - Keep your wild bird feeder dry, healthy, and mold-free with Feeder Fresh bird-safe moisture trap and seed preservative. Fights rain, condensation, leaks, and humidity to keep your feed fresh. 9-ounce bottle, $7.99		Brushes - The Perfect Little Brush (aka: PLB) perfect for tiny spaces, 3�” long. $1.00 Test tube brush by Holland Hill, 9” long. $4.95
Large 24" brush for seed feeders by Songbird Essentials (below). $6.95
Pantry Pest Trap™ by SAFER� Attracts male grain moths, flour moths, meal moths, and seed moths. One trap covers 1,000 sq. ft. for approximately 3-months. Contains a patented controlled time release pheromone lure. Pesticide-free, non-toxic. 2-pack $9.95.		Fly Catcher - Totally safe, insecticide free, no odor, completely disposable. Pop lid, pull out cord and ribbon, and thumb tack up for months of protection. $1.79 Handy for hanging where bird seed is stored.
Our selection of Burt's Bees natural personal care products is so extensive, we've created a page it can call it's own. Follow the link for detailed product information.		Tilley Hats � Tilley Endurables Burt's Bees Hand Salve is � Burts Bees Inc. Cobber video presentation � Cobber, Inc. of Australia (See our orders page for more information regarding shipping carriers and nominal shipping charges)

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