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

July 2008 acid etched - hummer figure on glassclose-up of Holland Hill feeder - voted #1 by hummingbirds at HighPointe field testing labs07/19/08
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  » »
Bonus: we've also added some pictures to our "events & activities" section of Photo-Album   » »
07/14/08
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  » »
Jewel Box logo
is America for sale?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  » »
Peanut Butter Paddle - click to see more!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. spiney softshell turtle » »
4. praying mantis » »
bluebirds nesting - click to see more!
June 2008 come see the Bird Lady!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  » »
2nd Nature "acorn" feeder - click for more info...06/17/08
It's shaped like a nut - to be filled with nuts - designed to appeal to critters and birds who like nuts...  » »
Slinky Toys06/04/08
It's Slinky®, It's Slinky®....fun for a girl and a boy!   » »
May 2008 pheasant by Fred...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 » »
polish a Petoskey Stone Kit05/20/08
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   » »
Duncraft's window-mount feeder featuring one-way mirror...click here for details05/19/08
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  » »
branch-style pole hanger
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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  » »
Sky Cafe with green "roof"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  » »
English water can05/15/08
She...was hired as a Gardner, and loved her job. Living life to the fullest...Happy with her work gloves and watering can she finally felt that she was in harmony with the environment...
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pole adapter05/14/08
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» »
Aspects Super Tube Top II - item #351
oriole fly-by photo by Fred & Karla H. of Grand Blanc...click here to see more photos in our "album"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  » »
orioles at the feeder!
pocket pruners from Burgon & Ball 05/09/08
Just in time for gardeners: our collection of high-quality pruning shears, knee pads, and other handy tools is in full-bloom...just scan thru our garden page  » »
05/08/08
Now in-stock: A handy new audio field guide called Backyard Tuff Tote utility bucketsBirdsong 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 » »

audio field guide
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  » »
more than just a "bug tent"....
healthy honeybee05/05/08
Natural unpasteurized honey from a local beekeeper » »
April 2008 Feeding birds can be healthy for humans and birds alike!04/24/08
Two noteworthy updates:
   1) Events Calendar reflects activities slated thru June 2008 » »
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   2) new article about the benefits of bird feeding has been posted in "Louise Notes" a regular feature here at our website » »
04/23/08
New Remembrance Banner - may be used indoors or outdoors steel construction  » »
steel "forever banner"
Window-Alert hawk04/22/08
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   » »
nature hikers explore "D-shaped-holes" at Commons
all natural Glee Gum04/17/08
All natural chewing gum - Glee Gum » »
04/16/08
Our spring '08 newsletter: JJ Cardinal's Notebook is on-line and in-color!  » »
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check out the new pet treats now available at JJ's...04/05/08
We have heard how the wonderful properties of tart cherries help to maintain healthy hips and joints...so when we heard about Hip Bones™ and Hip Flex™ for your domesticated cats and dogs - we were eager to give 'em a try!
More info  » »
new aprons04/04/08
We just received a handsome collection of handsewn aprons from Gale Grafe with several new bird lover fabrics designs. More info » »
Copper Creations hummer feeder04/03/08
Just in time for hummer migration: new Copper Creations Hummingbird feeders and decorative hooks  » »

04/02/08
Spring activities & programs are listed on our Events Page » »

March 2008 Big Brother/Big Sister program03/31/08
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 » »
it's a pine cone turkey!
Janet Ontko Clay Forms - quirky and welcoming plaques03/20/08
Creative welcome plaques - Clay Forms by Janet Ontko  » »
new soaps from Burts!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 » »
The Original Davis Hill Weather Stick03/03/08
In search of a simple, yet highly effective, accurate weather predicting instrument» »

Updates to our photo-album: waxwings, hummers & bluebirds!   » »

waxwing
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!  » » 
cotton totes!
February 2008 Supper Dome - ideal for Bluebirds!02/28/08
Getting ready for Bluebirds? Here's a new feeder design by Birds Choice™ that helps you offer mealworms, suet and seeds - all in one handy covered package!  » »
something new, something blue...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 » »

Peter Rabbit02/21/08
Our library is constantly evolving with new titles of nature reference books, field guides, and this time of year: plenty of adorable children's selections like Peter Rabbit   » »

Heirloom toys from Maple Landmark Woodcrafters » »

pull-along maple toy made in USA
02/06/08
It's about cotton-pickin' time! We're now stocking Reusable Canvass Totes.   » »
Related article: see Louise's Notes  » »
reusable canvass tote
wren houses by woodworker Ron Pessolano02/05/08
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 » »
02/04/08
We're never quite certain why Droll Yankee's occasionally discontinues manufacturing some feeder styles like the infamous model #PK, "Peter's Pride", or the B7-R "Reserve". Fortunately we found a source who still had a few of each in-stock!  More info » »
rare find: Droll Yankee's original B7-R feeders..."NIB" (new, in orginal box, suitable for Antiques Roadshow!)
cob corn feeder02/03/08
Squirrel and birds in your habitat will be impressed seeing a dozen ears of cob corn hanging off this neat feeder  » »

Hummer Helper™ nest material02/02/08
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  » »
click link to left to see more
Earthworm Nursery01/26/08
Check out the new interactive toys and science projects like the Insect Lore Earthworm Nursery, and more, all on our "kids page» »
Great blue heron - another great contribution from Art Parnell01/25/08
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   » »
learn how to make a bluebird nesting box!
"Nice to be kneaded" - original sculpture by George Carruth01/17/08
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 » »
Suet Stick by GoodPlanet

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archives of "updates" from: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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12830 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, MI  48439   810-695-8733
07/22/2008 illustrations, text & fun © LAD, Inc. 1992-2008
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