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J.J.Cardinal's Wild Bird & Nature Store, Grand Blanc, MI

Our web site is updated nearly every day it seems with news, calendar of events, product announcements and additions to our ever evolving photo-album. This summary of site revisions has been requested by several regular visitors to this site - we hope you too will find it helpful and check back often!
archives: 2006	The following "updates" were retained in this archive format - some customers enjoy the "index" quality of this feature and requested that we not delete prior listings. (We will do our best to check "links" periodically to make sure the products are still available at J.J. Cardinal's.)
December 2006	12/30/06 Pairpoint Glassworks has been crafting beautiful, functional hand-blown glass & artwork in the US of A since 1837...with over 169 years of experience you could say they've had time to perfect their craft! Check out our selection of Pairpoint suncatchers - not something you'll find in those big bland boxy stores! » »
	12/23/06 Two youngsters used the insects we offer to help formulate and build their science fair projects about praying mantis and orchard mason bees. See more » » 12/20/06 So many of our customers have shared pictures this year is tough to keep up! We found the time, however, to post three new images in our photo-album of exceptional quality from two fellow's who are faithful customers and friends. Here's a link to a Coopers Hawk, Eastern Bluebird, and Pileated Woodpecker » »

	12/17/06 Enameled sculpture by Bovano® of Cheshire continues to be among the most popular gift items at JJ's. Designed and crafted in the USA for over 50 years » » So why wait so long to get these beautiful pieces on JJ's website? Good question.
	12/15/06 One of our most popular butterfly feeders are back in-stock! The Flutterby by Birds Choice (formerly Nature Products). We have also added a cute new picture of a squirrel feeding on corn...yep, we put it in our "photo-album" of fun & interesting pictures, most supplied by our guests and friends.
	12/05/06 Mossy Critters - let these fine fellows bring a smile to a corner of your world. Offering great appeal to the garden or amidst the houseplants...in the form of rabbits, frogs and turtles » »

November 2006	11/28/06 One of this season's most popular items among avid birders is Stan Tekiela's revised Birds of Michigan Field Guide with leather case and audio CD.
	11/27/06 Avian Aquatics says: "water is nature's way of attracting birds" - it is essential to life. But it can also be fun and playful, like our Junior Mister - a great, simple way to attract hummingbirds » »
	11/26/06 Quality notecards from Impact Graphics make an ideal, affordable gift! We've added another device to our selection of bird-bath de-icer options: the ultra-flat-sealed KozyBird Oasis™ - more info » »
	11/25/06 Whether you wish to study Eastern Bluebirds, or learn how to attract them to your backyard habitat, or perhaps build your own nesting boxes for bluebirds, we have the ideal reference book: The Bluebird Monitor's Guide - popular for years at J.J.'s and now back in-stock!
	11/20/06 "All things Bluebird!" Our gift selection has been updated to reflect the many and varied items emblazoned with the image of a famous male Eastern Bluebird (frequently referred to as Mister Mad Bluebird). Go see? » »
	11/15/06 We're "In the news" again - thanks to some really interesting people like the bunch who joined us recently at our monthly nature hike thru the Commons of Grand Blanc. You can read it for yourself - our press clippings courtesy of Mr. Jack Blosser (left), guest columnist for the Flint Journal's "Grand Blanc News" » » There are also new pictures in our photo-album and "calendar of events" pages of recent activities. »
	11/13/06 It may not be "oriole season" but for those looking for great gifts for birding enthusiasts, we've added a great new recycled feeder for offering fruit and jelly by Second Nature. » »

	11/12/06 Baffles made from copper really have a rich, designer appearance. Several of our traditional squirrel baffle designs are available in both copper and steel...take a peak » » Sidebar: we sell a few baffles every month online thru eBay - folks from California to Maine have discovered that can they call and speak with us "live", plus, we also offer great customer service, speedy shipping, and low-n-behold...a great price! Imagine that. Recently we received an email question: "Is that baffle available in copper?" Answer: yep! But wait, it's not at our website, Louise says. Presto, change-o! The earnest webmonkey (Mike) got busy in a hurry and posted our good looking copper baffles online for the world to see and enjoy. The eBay customer opted for traditional steel, but as fate would have it, not but a few days later a web-shopper on the east coast found us online and bought a copper baffle. Just proves the old Michigan Bell Yellow Pages adage: "Can't sell 'em if you don't tell people that you carry it."
October 2006	10/23/06 The "holiday 2006" edition of J.J. Cardinal's Notebook is available on-line and in living color! 10/21/06 A Rare Opportunity "update" - see our Nature Notes section for some added thoughts from Louise, owner & founder of J.J. Cardinal's »

	10/11/06 Customers shared several new pictures this month of nature observed and enjoyed in their backyard habitat - hummingbirds and praying mantis. Quick Link to J.J.'s Photo-Album » 10/03/06 The original Ant Farm is back - in vintage, retro-packaging so fresh it belongs on Antiques Roadshow! »

	10/02/06 Our photo album may need a few new volumes to accommodate all the neat pictures that folks share with us! We like capturing photos at our events and programs, too - in fact we have just inserted several shots. Check 'em out »
	10/01/06 GoodPlanet's Swell Shelf is now slightly larger than previous versions - ideal for American Robins nesting, or using as an occasional feeder. More info »
September 2006	09/23/06 Looking for something unique to offer suet? Check out our new steel "coil feeder" » Great for offering whole peanuts (in-the-shell), fruit and other treats, too.
	09/22/06 Got a problem with birds flying into your windows? We have several solution to help you stop "window strikes"...
	09/10/06 Kettle Moraine's Curved Feeders can add style to your backyard feeding stations - made of cedar with perforated aluminum seed tray to allow drainage. It's a swell feeder. Care to see more? You can! »
	09/05/06 Friends of J.J. Cardinal's, Kerri and Aaron, have had several visitors this summer and they've been kind enough to share photos which J.J. slapped into our handy on-line photo album. In the "Critter Section" we have one Sly Field Mouse & in the Birds & Feeders Section - there's a curious Tom Turkey. Take a peak.
August 2006	08/30/06 Can you simulate a birds' communication sounds? Sure you can...especially with the aid of the Original Mockingbird Bird Call. By twisting the wooden part around the brass head, you will produce a variety of sounds which will attract wild birds. »
	08/17/06 The literal definition of a "Vivarium" is an enclosure or reserve for keeping plants and animals alive in their natural habitat in order to observe and study them. At J.J.'s we offer a swell Vivarium made of solid clear pine - and it is ideal for rearing butterflies, silk moths and other life forms »
	08/15/06 The study of owl-pellets was the topic of a recent program at J.J. Cardinal's...and we have several non-graphic pictures to prove it. Take a look »
	08/14/06 Great scoop for bird seed, pet food, spreading calcium chloride, fertilizer, grass seed...or whatever needs to be spread!
	08/11/06 We've added some great, new additions to the photo-album submitted by a few of the neatest people on this mighty GoodPlanet - startling starling landings, a unique weather station, and a swift Bluebird-in-action dining scene. Take a peak »
July 2006	07/30/06 Ozark brand suet...2 new "flavors"....Hot Pepper, and Peanut »
	07/10/06 AntWorks® Habitat and Illuminated are great inventions. Modeled after a NASA Space Shuttle experiment to study animal life in outer space & test how ants successfully tunnel in microgravity the AntWorks® was conceived.. The habitat has a blue Gel is complete with nutrients to promote healthy growth in the new ant colony. »
	07/09/06 The popular media has been kind to us again - GB View published a photo from our recent "flower pounding" session...and you can read all about at our press clipping page, aka: "in-the-news". »
June 2006	06/22/06 Carruth Studios offers unique garden accents and home decor like their new "Academic Apple" »
	06/10/06 J.J. Cardinal's receives recognition from NICHE magazine - a national publishing group »
	06/08/06 On a warm day recently, the Mantis pod at our counter display began to transform...hundreds of Praying Mantis were emerging. Louise was swift to click a picture of the blob of bugs pouring out of the pod and we've posted the image at our "garden page" - take a peak. «
	The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see Nature all ridicule and deformity, and some scarce see Nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, Nature is Imagination itself. - William Blake, 1799, The Letters
	06/07/06 Stop window strikes with Window Alert™ decals!
	06/04/06 Since '83, George Carruth has been creating wonderful cast images in stone from completely original designs carved from limestone, then cast in concrete to provide the rich detail and emotion that each piece conveys. These are two of George’s newest pieces: Rowdy Red Radishes, and Shady Character. Click here to see our assortment of whimsical plaques and tabletop pieces. Fun!

May 2006	05/30/06 Warm summer days are ideal for observing butterflies - we have several styles of butterfly feeders, nesting "houses", and even flower seeds to help you attract butterflies to your garden »
	05/29/06 It's not "new" to our store but Louise captured a new image of the Droll Yankees X-1 domed feeder - popular among those who enjoy offering meal worms (to attract bluebirds) »
April 2006	04/21/06 Finally, we have a good photo of our famous Two-Sided Fruit Feeder Kit. It has been a staple for years in our "U-Build" Series of projects and activities...and with orioles about to knock on your door, it's timely, and a simple way to offer fruit in your backyard habitat »
	04/12/06 One of the popular discussion points this time of year at the store is "hummingbird migration" - we post a map on our counter in the shop which shows the hummers' march northward...with dates of reliable sightings. We've had a link to the hummingbirds.net site (at our "links page") for years, too - but just in case you've never had an occasion to refer to it, here's your chance: http://www.hummingbirds.net/map.html Got your hummingbird feeder juiced-up?
	04/10/06 Second Nature feeders made from genuine recycled plastic does make sense when it comes to utilizing this GoodPlanet's vital resources - it's also a heck of a lot easier to clean than say, super porous cedar or other wood products. Especially when we're talkin' Suet Feeders. Take a look »
	04/09/06 One really cute and economical gift idea this spring are Blessing Rings for teachers and Mom! »
	04/07/06 Peanuts - in or out of the shell - are popular with a host of birds who frequent backyard feeders. So we're thrilled to have the Aspects Peanut Silo back in stock in 2 sizes: small & medium - perfect for offering shell-less (or shelled) peanut pieces or black-oil sunflower seeds. Quick link to our variety of peanut feeders »
	04/04/06 We've added a few pictures of recent activities to our online photo-album - "events" and "critters" » 04/02/06 Droll Yankees quality bird feeders are Made In The US of A and just makes too much sense. Great designs, well engineered, and made to last. While it may not really be something "new" we did recently revise many of the Droll product images in our website. We'll leave the cheap K-feeder crud and junk made-in-some-far-away foreign land to the "discounters". At J.J. Cardinal's we carry the good stuff! Take a peak »

	04/01/06 No foolin' - we have a great library filled with natural history, field guides, children's books...and a variety of short, specific booklets on a variety of topics such as "Backyard Bird Identification" for just $3.99! » 03/31/06 Birds In Flight is the theme for our creative, new bird feeders, houses and bird baths by Anthony Stoneware ® »
March 2006
	03/28/06 Aspects Mesh style feeder for thistle (nyjer) is great for clinging birds like the goldfinch and chickadee. We now have the attractive purple lid, small version in-stock »
	03/26/06 Explore more with the little Nature Houses by Tweber - ideal for little hands! »
	03/26/06 Soon enough we'll be tracking the hummingbirds' migration north. In our area, mid-to-late-April is typical. Are you ready? « Quick Link to Hummingbird feeders including several neat window-mount models. Quick Link to artistic twisted copper fruit feeders »
	03/24/06 All things bluebird: houses, gifts, books, articles, and several feeders like the pole mounted metal Erva Mealworm dish »
	03/22/06 A simple $2 wooden block can save a life and your bird house...see more » These blocks can be purchased separately or attached to one of these »
	03/15/06 Raku pottery by Ruth Apter from One Hundred Horses. What is Raku? Ruth explains: "Traditional raku technique was modified by 'western' potters in the mid 20th century with the inclusion of an additional step, sometimes referred to as post-firing reduction, western raku, or smoking. When the red hot pieces are removed from the kiln they are placed into a bin containing combustible materials, such as wood shavings or shredded newspaper. " Ruth uses whole oats. See more »
	03/14/06 What kind of feeders does J.J. Cardinal use? See the latest Louise Notes »
	03/11/06 Folkmanis puppets lend themselves to environmental education, therapeutic work with children, community theatre projects, wildlife rehabilitation, and more. Ok, besides all of those really good reasons to consider a Folkmanis puppet, how about this: they make you smile. See 'em »
	03/10/06 The unique slot entrance is the special design feature for our Sparrow-Resistant Bluebird Houses from GoodPlanet & Coveside Conservation. For those seeking to attract Bluebirds, we also stock a variety of other nesting box styles and food stuffs including meal worms - live and dried. More info »
	03/09/06 Chimes make lovely gifts and melodic garden accents. Check out our collection of Woodstock® precision-tuned wind chimes and premium musical gifts »
	03/08/06 Birds Choice: Upside down suet cake feeders...available in natural cedar, stained cedar, or easy to clean recycled consumer plastic »
	03/07/06 « Oriole migration season is right around the corner - now is a good time to be prepared with fresh nectar! Need a new Oriole feeder? Check out the 3-in1 Oriole Fest for fruit, jelly & nectar! »
	03/06/06 The original "wave feeders" by Kettle Moraine Woodworking have been popular for several years in our store - we've finally added a few more to our website - take a peak » Platform feeders and seed catchers can help keep your backyard habitat tidy »
	03/05/06 Kids and nature lovers will enjoy building models of butterflies, praying mantis, dragonflies and grasshoppers. More info »
	03/04/06 A Simple Wren Box (for this complex world) may be just the ticket for your backyard habitat. ...more info »
	03/02/06 It's hard not to "think spring" when you see all of the lovely new hummingbird feeders from Aspects and Par-A-Sol »
Feb. 2006	02/26/06 « Gourds make great bird houses or household decoration. » Tackle your scooping projects (bird seed, pet food, etc.) with the "Big Dipper" flat bottom scoop!
	02/23/06 We have expanded our web selection of Harmony Hollow's Gift Card Bells including the popular "wedding bells" and other popular motifs »
	02/21/06 Our "cats-n-dogs" collection keeps growing - one new "toy for dogs" is Hide-A-Squirrel, designed to keep your pet occupied and eliminate boredom, sold out in just a few days after it's initial arrival. Hot item! Well, we're pleased to say that have a new supply »
	02/18/06 On a chilly day in Michigan where it struggled to reach 10° (F) it's fun to fantasize about spring. Jim Zipp's photo story of the emerging monarch butterfly is a pretty good place to start » 02/17/06 translucent art panel night light designs hand crafted by LightMiner »

	02/10/06 new to our website: Steel tubular style feeders by Bird's Choice™ - 3 styles designed specifically for offering thistle, shelled peanuts or sunflower seeds, and whole peanuts (in-the-shell). »»
	02/08/06 Our "gifts page" has had a complete makeover!
	02/02/06 Stylish window mount thermometers by Aspects™ »
	02/01/06 Three State of Michigan Birds? Bills are pending in the state legislature...see "Nature Notes" for more info »
Jan. 2006	01/30/06 Garden Alert: environment-friendly Orchard Mason Bees and Praying Mantis are now available and in-stock! The bees are prodigious pollinators and the manti are maniacs for gobbling insects and bugs that typically infest your garden. Also in-stock: a healthy supply of our famous Mason Bee nesting blocks. »
	01/17/06 Burt's Bees natural personal care products continues to be among our customers favorite products - from the new Honey Lip Balm to the traditional hand salve...c'mon in for a sample and see what's new.
	01/12/06 We're In The News again...this week, Grand Blanc View published a feature story about activities and events sponsored by J.J. Cardinal's. Cool. Read...
	take me to current "updates" or back to our archives from: 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003

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