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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!
December 2008	12/26/08 Protect your feeders from snow and rain - effectively keeping seed fresh and dry - using one of the "domes" for hanging bird feeders » »
	12/18/08 From within a solar-powered studio in the Colorado Rockies, Lane Dukart draws his inspiration from the natural beauty that surrounds him to create a series of durable clay bells » »
	12/17/08 Droll Yankees finally released their new "clever clean" removable base tubular feeder series: Onyx...and naturally JJ Cardinal's is on the cutting edge. Check 'em out at our Tube Feeder Page » » 12/13/08 We've always been proud of the quality of cob-corn sold at JJ Cardinal's. It's locally grown by a swell family. Meet the farmers who grow it » » and check out our feeders to offer cob corn to critters and birds » »

	12/06/08 Whimsical hand-painted plaques by Karen Anderson » »
	12/04/08 You won’t believe how beautiful a beer bottle can be » » 11/27/08 Louise has done is again! She's found another great domestic maker of personal care and relaxation products...eye pillows, eye masks and Silk Brocade Heart Pillows from Andrea Soltis. More info » »
November 2008
	11/21/08 They go sooooo fast...bumping over rough "roads" paved in the minds of creative kids. Small enough to tote just about anywhere....or even stash in Grandma's toy chest...ready for the next visit/adventure. » »
	11/20/08 Compressed seeds and nuts in cylinder form provide a great, low-mess solution for offering seeds to woodpeckers and other species. See more » »
	11/19/08 Rich 3-toned holiday inspired North Country Wind Bell with matching red mounting hook adorned with a lovely red Cardinal...see more at our "garden page" » »
	11/17/08 New from Carruth Studios: A Smile A Day plaque - makes a great gift - wrapping is free!
	11/15/08 We had a "golly-gee moment" when we 1st tried these amazingly strong and effective decorative suction cups. Betcha' you will too. » »
	11/14/08 Planning your next holiday or "*staycation*"? We can help » »
	11/13/08 You'll just about always find something "new" at JJ's - this week's featured item for fans of Eastern Bluebird: Joe's Bluebird Munch » »
	11/11/08 Winter can be challenging for wildlife in some regions of this mighty GoodPlanet...so when a customer requested a special nesting shelf for some pigeons who recently "moved-in" we decided to add the design to our collection of nesting shelves, nesting boxes and roosting boxes. Take a peak » »
	11/07/08 In Loving Memory - remembrance bells are a fitting gift for family members and friends for those special people who have who have passed on » »

October 2008	10/26/08 Looking for a back-to-nature craft? Check out these cute "wool pets" - needle felting assorted animals and bird figures Made from raw wool from sheep » »
	10/23/08 We've re-stocked our fun collection of "squirrelly-stuff" - mugs, calendars, ball caps, playing cards, magnetized note cards, and more. » »
	10/16/08 Our quality hand-crafted cedar bird houses have always been popular - and we have a new style for you to choose from: GoodPlanet's Flatback Chalet Bird House...made right here in the US of A! More info » »
	10/09/08 Fun, simple and safe - our collection of Maple Landmark toys continues to grow...besides being really well made, and foster interactive, intelligent play...these fine toys are hand made right here in the US of A. Had enough imported, extruded, hazardous crud? Here's a tiny piece-part of the solution (buy domestic - buy quality). More info » »
	10/08/08 As you've come to expect: we stock the latest reference material in our library like the new, revised Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America with forward by Lee Allen Peterson, son of the late-great author and illustrator Roger Tory Peterson. More info » »
	10/05/08 Local scouts have been busy this autumn posting new signs and navigation maps at Grand Blanc's Commons Nature Preserve. Our nature hikers enjoyed a cool autumn stroll thru the protected property - see more pictures added to our photo-album » »
September 2008	09/29/08 This 2-part feeder and dome is ideal for attracting & feeding bluebirds...Droll Yankees modified their standard clear model X-1, adding a subtle blue tint - attractive to bluebirds. The steep sided food tray is suspended below an adjustable protective dome. More info » »
	09/27/08 Finally: a nicely made suet feeder with a roof! The Suet Central feeder from GoodPlanet™ » »
	09/26/08 We've found more handy garden tools made right here in the USA - like this swell potting scoop » »
	09/24/08 New from Second Nature - Birds Choice - a large recycled plastic hopper feeder with suet cages! This baby will have the birds lined up come feeding time. » »
	09/01/08 Protecting bird feeders (and the precious seeds they hold) is often a challenge for some backyard enthusiasts. So, you want to feed cardinals, goldfinch, chickadees....but not mourning doves or red-winged blackbirds? Keeping squirrels out is a given. Selective feeding is possible with Droll Yankees Sanctuary for Birds. More info & larger images » »
August 2008	08/28/08 Looking for a great window-mount hummingbird feeder to lure the birds up-close? Aspects™ has created a brilliant new design with built-in ant-mote called the Jewel Box Window Hummingbird Feeder...now in stock! » »
	08/27/08 Keep your birds close at hand in the office with cute note pads and computer mouse pad with images of your favorite backyard birds » »
	08/26/08 Lost your marbles? Fear not, we stock replacements » » 08/21/08 This is the time of year that Louise gets excited! After spending months searching for unique and special domestically produced merchandise, the early autumn shipments begin to arrive...like these really quirky, funky cotton socks "mismatched with care in Vermont" » »

	08/20/08 All summer we've been helping folks learn about butterflies and silk moths - it's gratifying when we hear about their success and joy in experiencing Mother Nature in action such as the photo story from some nice people that we've added to our "photo-album". Link » »
	08/15/08 We've added multiple views of our popular Mighty Fine Wren Box - quality nesting bird houses by GoodPlanet™ » » 08/14/08 It's easier to fill some small feeders, even narrow tubular feeders, with a narrow seed scoop. Especially if you store seed in a small container (like the "Gardener's Best" can shown below)...so we're thrilled to have found a sturdy small seed scoop to add to our bird feeding accessories. More info » »
	08/13/08 Weight-sensitive, or weight-activated bird feeders are designed to shut-off the food source when large birds and/or critters try to raid the bird seed intended for smaller songbirds. The folks at Brome Bird Care have finally released their much anticipated Squirrel Buster Mini and we're pleased to announce we have 'em in stock » »
	08/10/08 We get a lot of neat pictures from customers having fun with products they got at JJ Cardinal's so we decided to add links between product images and "Action Photos" of the merchandise. Recent examples: bird house kits, Mr. Bill toy, Holland Hill hummingbird feeders. Just look for the "Action Photos" Icon on our various product pages!
	08/09/08 We have added a new pattern to our line-up of popular seed storage cans: a colorful scene with songbirds hovering over potted plants at a gardener's potting bench. » »
	08/08/08 Family projects can be great fun - especially as we head into the last few weeks before schools resume. We've just posted one photo grouping in JJ Cardinal's Photo Album from a local family who are enjoying nesting birds in a bird house they made & decorated themselves! Take a look » »

July 2008	07/19/08 Par-A-Sol has introduced several new, creative designs of hummingbird feeders and we have finally added the complete line of the popular Holland Hill hummer feeders...voted #1 by hummingbirds at HighPointe field testing labs » »
	07/13/08 Happy Birthday America! We ponder such patriotic sentiments each time we present merchandise made right here in the USA by our neighbors and fellow citizens. Especially when we eliminate another foreign extruded import item from our inventory in favor of American crafts and quality products. So, it is with red, white and blue pride that we felt prompted to add another posting to our periodic feature: Notes from Louise » »
	07/08/08 Fresh from the sawdust filled workshops at GoodPlanet...something new: the Peanut Butter Paddle! Just smear peanut butter mixture into the shallow holes and watch birds flock to this cute little feeder! More info » »
	07/07/08 Additions to our Photo Album: 1. bluebird images from friend which also illustrates that nicely made, quality goods can provide years of enjoyment! » » 2. hummingbird and American kestrel » » 3. spinney soft-shell turtle » » 4. praying mantis » »
June 2008	06/23/08 We've added the current list of cool summer activities at J.J.'s on our "events page" - sign up now for your favorite programs » »
	06/19/08 We've archived all the 2007 updates from this section into a separate page: 2007 update-archives » »
	06/17/08 It's shaped like a nut - to be filled with nuts - designed to appeal to critters and birds who like nuts... » »
	06/04/08 It's Slinky®, It's Slinky®....fun for a girl and a boy! » »
May 2008	05/22/08 Fred W. of Grand Blanc has kindly shared several pictures for our photo-album: white-tailed deer feeding from a snappy system he build, frolicking young fox....and a rather vocal pheasant. Cheryl from Fenton has photos of Luna and Polyphemus moths. See more » »
	05/20/08 Imagine the joy of discovery as you polish your own Petoskey stone slab to a rich shine...examining all the detail of the fossilized coral imbedded in the stone » »
	05/19/08 Bringing birds up close to observe never was easier with this neat window-mount feeder by Duncraft®. Details » »
	05/18/08 Our friends at Erva Tool created a neat, simple steel hanger that fits common 1" tubular steel poles - ideal for adding a natural looking free-form hook to hang light-weight feeders » »
	05/17/08 Water features will attract and delight backyard birds and habitat! We offer a variety of bird baths, misters, drippers, and other accessories, including this new copper fountain dripper » »
	05/16/08 The original "anti-squirrel" hanging feeder: the Sky Cafe® by Arundale now is available with a green "roof" or dome (also available with traditional clear dome). Northern Cardinal's love this feeder! Squirrels may love it too but the slope of dome is too steep for them to hang on to! Ha! See our "feeder page" for details » »
	05/14/08 Ok, some images do not readily convey the functionality. But this handy 'lil durable plastic cylinder can transform your hanging tube feeder into a rigid pole mounted feeder in seconds. » »
	05/13/08 Aspects™ has re-engineered their popular Super Dome and Super Tube Top II - large domes...ideal for keeping seed dry in the large Aspects Big Tube feeders. These domes, at 18" in diameter, are also effective in repelling squirrels (depending on the set-up). See more at our "Tube Feeder Page" » »
	05/12/08 and 05/11/08 Our photo-album online continues to grow...we've added new pictures to our "Birds & Feeders" section submitted by friends from Holly and Grand Blanc. Take a peak » »
	05/08/08 Now in-stock: A handy new audio field guide called Backyard Birdsong which combines audio bird songs with text and illustrations of backyard birds » » 05/07/08 Handy utility garden buckets made from recycled materials - very wise, very durable » »
	05/06/08 Looking for the perfect habitat for bugs, butterflies - we have quite a collection of "bug tents" and other dwellings for observation and safe storage of butterflies, moths and other critters » »
	05/05/08 Natural unpasteurized honey from a local beekeeper » »
April 2008	04/24/08 noteworthy update: new article about the benefits of bird feeding has been posted in "Louise Notes" a regular feature here at our website » »
	04/22/08 Almost every backyard bird watcher is familiar with the sickening thump of a wild bird hitting a glass window or door. Often, birds do this accidentally because they do not see the glass. Rather they see the reflection on the glass surface of surrounding habitat or sky, and so they unknowingly fly into the hard glass surface. We get a lot of calls this time of year from customers seeking solutions to "window strikes" - so it's timely that we now stock the new Window Alert™ hawk silhouette decal » »
	04/20/08 We're "in-the-news" again this Sunday: Flint Journal celebrating Earth Day has a number of articles » » Grand Blanc News Columnist Jack Blosser writes about his recent Nature Hike experience » »
	04/17/08 All natural chewing gum - Glee Gum » »
	04/04/08 We just received a handsome collection of handsewn aprons from Gale Grafe with several new bird lover fabrics designs. More info » »
March 2008	03/31/08 TV-12, our local ABC-TV affiliate, was at JJ's the other day to shoot a story for their "Monday's Child" series. Take a peak » »


	03/21/08 We finally got a small handful of pictures posted in our Photo-Album for a variety of events and activities from last fall and this past winter. Follow this link and take a peak » »
	03/20/08 Creative welcome plaques - Clay Forms by Janet Ontko » »
	03/08/08 New from Burts Bees great products to nourish your body from head to toe: Radiance Exfoliating Body Bar, Exfoliating Body Wash, Milk & Shea Hand Soap » » Effective solutions for staying soft and smooth all over: Naturally Ageless Night Crème, Muscle Mend, and Ageless Day Lotion » »
	03/03/08 In search of a simple, yet highly effective, accurate weather predicting instrument? » » Updates to our photo-album: waxwings, hummers & bluebirds! » »
	03/02/08 We're delighted by the positive consumer reaction to our decision to eliminate disposable plastic bags at J.J. Cardinal's. And word is getting out, thanks to positive press coverage like an article in today's paper (Grand Blanc News from the fine folks at the Flint Journal). A better solution? Durable, reusable cotton totes available at J.J. Cardinal's! » »
February 2008	02/22/08 Every once in a while, the game changes. Aspects Quality bird feeding equipment: Lifetime warranty, Quick-Clean™ removable base - just press two buttons. And now, blue. more info » »
	02/21/08 Heirloom toys from Maple Landmark Woodcrafters » » 02/06/08 It's about cotton-pickin' time! We're now stocking Reusable Canvass Totes. » » Related article: see Louise's Notes » »
	02/05/08 We found these neat hand-turned wren houses crafted on lathe from a single, solid block of weather-resistant aromatic cedar. Equally impressive: they are made right in the greater US of A. more info » »
	02/02/08 Nesting season is right around the corner for our area...in addition to our awesome collection of nesting boxes, roosting boxes and bird houses, we also stock an assortment of nesting materials that are safe for your birds including Hummer Helper™ for hummingbirds » »

January 2008	01/27/08 Some items in the store are just too cool to adequately represent them on the web - example: new glass chimes by Michigan Artist Greg Steele » »
	01/26/08 Check out the new interactive toys and science projects like the Insect Lore Earthworm Nursery, and more, all on our "kids page" » »
	01/25/08 More great birding and nature photos from our customers and friends: green heron, blue heron, and a monarch chrysalis attached to a screen door. That, and a whole lot more in our photo-album. » »
	01/24/08 Our upcoming Events & Activities Calendar put us "in-the-news" again this month...see the article written by the Grand Blanc View » »
	01/17/08 Creative garden art always puts a smile on visitors faces, such as several new pieces from Carruth Studios - where George Carruth produces some interesting, true American Sculpture » »
	01/02/08 Simple solutions are often the best solutions - and GoodPlanet™ has a new, great, simple suet feeding solution: introducing....the Suet Stick! » » See also, the new "Suet Sucker" window mount suet cage » »
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