Songbird Station:

Truck Load Seed Sale October 21st & 22nd!
2022-10-21 - 2022-10-22 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Our Annual Truckload Seed Sale is ON NOW! Order today to book your seed for pick up at the store October 21st and 22nd.

The sale offers fantastic value on our high quality seed and seed blends. Plan to stock up!
All seed is super clean and our blends are formulated specifically for Central MO birds!
Featured Offers

Double Cleaned Black Oil Sunflower Seed 40lbs – Sale Price $26.99 (No Limit on Pre-Booking)
Ear Corn for Squirrels – Only $.25 per ear or $2.50 for a bag of 12. (While Supplies Last)
20lb Bags of Nyjer or Fanstastic Finch II Seed – Sale Price $37.50 (While Supplies Last)
Hi-Energy Suet Cakes Only $1.35 each or $15.00 for a case of 12. (While Supplies Last)
All Other Bags – $1.00 off or more!

Call 573-446-5941 or stop by Songbird Station to book your seed order!
Visit the store for all specials.

Songbird Station is Hiring!
2022-08-25 17:00 - 2022-09-25 17:00 UTC
Songbird Station is looking for someone with good knowledge of Central MO birds who enjoys sharing what they know! Duties would include but not be limited to organizing seminars, potentially leading bird walks and seminars, as well as in-store customer service. Hours and days worked is flexible depending on applicant knowledge and need. Please send resume and inquiries to becky@goldcrestdistributing.com or call 573-582-0601.
Position will remain posted until filled.

First Friday Bird Walks with Songbird Station & The Columbia Audubon Society
2022-08-05 08:00 | 3M Wetlands trail, MO, United States
Join Songbird Station and the Columbia Audubon Society for First Friday Bird Walks. Walks occur the first Friday of each month and are open to anyone who enjoys birds. Beginners are encouraged to attend! We walk at the 3M Wetlands trail, just off the MKT trail near Forum Blvd.
Meet at the Songbird Station Parking lot at 8 a.m. sharp and then we will drive down the hill to park near the wetlands, less than a 5 minute drive. We’ll enjoy all the Missouri resident birds in this natural, lush landscape. It is a moderate walk. Waterproof shoes are recommended, but not required. After our walk we’ll return to Songbird Station by 11:00 and enjoy refreshments and the good company!

Songbird Station is Now Hiring!
2022-05-20 08:00 - 2022-06-20 17:00
Songbird Station is seeking an amazing employee to join our workforce. Employee must be of a team building mindset, career dedicated, facilitating purchases, and providing customer service.
We are a locally family-owned wild bird, nature, and gift store located in Columbia, Missouri. We are proud of our company’s traditions, work ethic and mission statement. You can find our current mission statement during these times here and learn more about us at www.goldcrestdistributing.com and www.songbirdstation.com. We are fortunate to serve market segments that are strong and growing, even during these tough times.
We are currently looking to hire a part-time sales associate who will thrive in the specific duties and responsibilities of a Retail Sales Associate vary widely but include the following responsibilities:
• Serves customers by helping them select products.
• Drives sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
• Greets and receives customers in a welcoming manner.
• Responds to customers’ questions.
• Directs customers by escorting them to racks and counters.
• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Documents sales by creating or updating customer profile records.
• Assisting in maintaining the back stock room and setting up merchandise displays on the sales floor
• Manages financial transactions.
• Processes payments by totaling purchases, processing checks, cash, and store or other credit and debit cards.
• Assists with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise.
• Keeps clientele informed by notifying them of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interest.
• Collaborating with fellow team members to keep the sales floor area clean and always organized.
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds.
• Familiarity with backyard birding
• Must work on Saturdays.
• 1 year + of sales experience.
If you are interested, please apply in store. If you have a resume, please include it with your application.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 – $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location

World Migratory Bird Day
2022-05-14
Saturday May 14th is World Migratory Bird Day! The overall mission of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is to raise awareness of migratory birds and issues related to their conservation. The campaign highlights the importance of international cooperation and encourages national and local action to protect migratory birds. The 2022 campaign theme, Light Pollution, is designed to increase awareness about the negative effects light pollution has on migrating birds, their behavior and activity levels. The campaign will be used to highlight actions that can be taken by a wider range of actors including individuals to reduce light pollution. The easiest way for you to reduce light pollution is to turn off or dim your outdoor lights in the evenings- start tonight!!

Read more about this global event organized by Environment of the Americas on the World Migratory Bird Day website or click here to read about their 2022 Campaign Strategy!

Missouri Native Plant Society Plant Sale
2022-05-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Wednesday May 4th from 3pm – 6pm.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Songbird Station is hosting a Native Plant Sale organized by the Hawthorne Chapter of the Missouri Native Plant Society!
Stop by, learn about the benefits of planting natives, and pick up some beautiful plants for your garden! Plant sale is held in the Songbird Station parking lot.

Birdman Mel Guest on Farm and Fiddle Show
2022-04-27 18:00 - 19:00
Birdman Mel will be a guest of Margot McMillen on the Farm and Fiddle show this coming Wednesday between 6 and 7 PM. on KOPN public radio in Columbia Missouri. Those outside of the central Missouri listening area can tune in to the show via live streaming at KOPN.org. At the site click on the programs option and a drop-down menu will appear. Then click on live stream which gives you whatever is playing at that time. Between 6 and 7 PM on Wednesday, April 27 Margo and Mel will be discussing attracting spring migrant birds and other timely topics. https://www.kopn.org/programs/farm-and-fiddle/

Spring Seminars! March 19th! Bluebirds & Hummingbirds
2022-03-19 10:00 - 11:45
Songbird Station will host two seminars March 19th! Both will be led by Mel Toellner aka “BirdMan Mel!”

The Hummingbird Seminar will be held from 10:00 to 10:45am.
The Bluebirds seminar will be held from 11:00-11:45am.

Seats are limited so sign up soon!
Sign-up online, stop by the store or give us a call at 573-446-5941 to reserve your spot!
There will be Seminar Day Specials & Attendee Prizes! Plus, kids attending the Hummingbird Seminar will receive a free Audubon Hand Held Hummingbird Feeder!

Songbird Station's 2023 Wild Bird Photo Contest-Update
2022-01-15 08:00 - 2022-10-01 17:00
Due to lack of photo submissions, Songbird Station will not be offering a 2023 calendar. We appreciate those who took the time to enter their images in the contest!

Small Business Saturday - November 27th
2021-11-27 | 2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Ste C, Columbia, Missouri 65203, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Shop with us November 27th on Small Business Saturday for specials throughout the store! Visit our fully stocked winter wonderland!
Free Gift with a $20 purchase!

25th Years Plus 1 Anniversary Event - October 29th & 30th
2021-10-29 09:30 - 2021-10-30 18:00 | 2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Ste C, Columbia, Missouri 65203, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Friday, October 29
–Cash & Carry Truckload Seed Sale – All Day
–Kids Activities from 4pm to 6pm
Saturday, October 30
–Cash & Carry Truckload Seed Sale – All Day
–Bird Walk – Leaves Store at 8:30am
–Raptors from MU Rehabilitation Center from 11am to 1pm
–Kids Activities from 11am to 1pm
–Jim & Julie Lundstead’s Seminar “All About Owls” from 2pm to 3pm
Specials:
25% off All Dr. JB Feeders
25% off All Dried Mealworms
25% off All GE Blue Handworks Chimes
25% off SE6019 and SE6020
25% off BE160 and BE161 Cage Feeders
25% off SE324, SE324Y, and SE324YC
25% off BE167 and BE168
25% off SE905 Ultimate Oriole Feeder
25% off GE Puzzles
Free Gift with Purchase:(while supplies last)
SEEK7606 Thermal Mug “You Want Want When”

October 27th - Mel is on KFRU with David Lile!
2021-10-27 08:40 - 09:00
Mel will be on the Morning Show with David Lile this morning from 8:40am until 9:00am. Call in with your questions! Tune in to 98.9FM or 1400am to listen live!

Songbird Station Warehouse Sale
2021-10-23 08:00 - 12:00
Don’t miss our warehouse sale! A cash and carry sale featuring tons of bird feeders, houses and baths! We also many home décor and Christmas items, along with entertaining and beverage accessories! $2,$5,$10,$20 tables. Many items are discounted because we are overstocked or the boxes have been slightly damaged. Super savings on select varieties of seed. Come and stock up for Christmas!
8am -Noon at 1600 Bassford Drive, Mexico Missouri.
Directions: From Columbia go east on I-70 to US 54. Take 54 north to the first Mexico exit- Business 54 North. Turn left on Lakeview by the Presbyterian Church. Turn right on Bassford Drive.

25 Days Of Christmas Gift Give Away!
2020-12-01 08:00 - 2020-12-24 17:00 | 2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Ste C, Columbia, Missouri 65203, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Beginning December 1st we are giving away a prize a day through Christmas!!! Stop in & Enter to Win! Winners will be announced daily on our Facebook Page! Join the Birding Fun & Follow Us!

25th Anniversary Celebration
2020-10-24
25th Songbird Station Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday October 24, 2020

10:00 am Photo Contest Winners Announced
1 pm to 3 pm Wild Bird Raptor Rehabilitation Program. Visit the Education birds of the University of Missouri Raptor Rehabilitation Project in store
Bird Man Mel will Be On Hand!

Click here for Photo Contest rules and details

The Songbird Station 2021 Photo Calendar Contest Deadline
2020-10-20
Deadline for Submission Closes October 20th. Winners will be announced on October 24th at 10AM during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Store.
Click here for Photo Contest rules and details

Ask the Experts - Bryan Lenz with American Bird Conservancy
2020-06-02 20:00 - 20:30 | Facebook Live
Preventing Window Collisions
Ask the Experts: Bryan Lenz with American Bird Conservancy.
Bryan Lenz is Bird Man Mel’s “Expert of the Week – June 2nd” and discussing ways to prevent window collisions. Millions of birds die from collisions with man-made objects each year. Join us Tuesday, June 2nd at 8 pm CDT to see what we can do about reducing the risk of window collisions.

To view the event visit: https://bit.ly/ABCBirds

Ask the Experts - How to Attract Wood Ducks
2020-05-26 20:00 - 20:30 | Facebook Live
Meet your experts: Bob and Donna McFarland

Bob and Donna McFarland moved from the big city life in Houston, Texas to the small town rural life in Mount Vernon, Texas in 2007. They built a lake to grow bass but soon discovered it was an attraction to all types of wildlife, including ducks. After researching that wood ducks were cavity nesters they installed the first duck box on their lake and the wood duck adventure took off from there. They now monitor 12 wood duck boxes in total and have spent the last 12 years as stewards of lots of baby ducks. Included in their journey has been the opportunity to raise over 70 orphaned baby ducks through the monitoring of their duck nest boxes. In addition, they have donated and installed 146 duck boxes, pro-bono, for friends and neighbors in Upper East Texas where they reside.

Bob and Donna are joining Bird Man Mel on Facebook Live at 8 pm CDT on Tuesday, May 26th, As always – Bird Man Mel is giving away some BIG prizes!

View the event here: https://bit.ly/WoodDucksAsk

Preventing Unwanted Visitors - Facebook Live Seminar
2020-05-23 10:00 - 10:30 | Facebook Live
Bird Man Mel talks tips and tricks to deal with raccoons, bears, deer, starlings, grackles, and maybe even a little on those dastardly squirrels.
Saturday, May 23rd at 10 am CDT on #FBLive
As always – he will be giving away over $500+ in prizes!

View the event here: https://bit.ly/VisitorsUnwanted

Squirrel Defeating - Beating Harry Houdini
2020-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | 2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Ste C, Columbia, Missouri 65203, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Join Bird Man Mel on Facebook Live as he discusses ways to stop those pesky squirrels from munching on your seed! Are you a squirrel lover? No worries, he will have tips and tricks for you as well. PLUS He is giving away some awesome prizes during the Live broadcast so don’t miss out!

Facebook Live - Attracting Orioles
2020-04-11 10:00 | 2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Ste C, Columbia, Missouri 65203, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Learn all of the tips and tricks to seeing Orange in your yard! Bird Man Mel talks Attracting Orioles on Facebook Live, April 18th at 10:00 a.m.

Facebook Live- Attracting Hummingbirds
2020-04-04 10:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Join us for a FREE seminar presented by Bird Man Mel. Attracting colorful birds to your yard can be easy. Join Bird Man Mel as he discusses all of the tips and tricks to attracting these beautiful birds.
Reservations are requested, but not required so we can have plenty of chairs, refreshments, and handouts. Specials on products presented during seminars on seminar day only!
Join Bird Man Mel on Facebook Live

Facebook Live- Attract All Nesting Birds
2020-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | 2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Ste C, Columbia, Missouri 65203, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Join Bird Man Mel on Facebook Live at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28th as he presents “Tips to helping all nesting birds” seminar. Bird Man Mel will discuss all the tips and tricks to attracting all nesting birds, including all cavity nesters and bix boxers like owls and woodpeckers!

Bluebird & Tree Swallow Seminar by Bird Man Mel
2020-03-21 10:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Bird Man Mel’s “Bluebirds and Tree Swallows” Seminar will no longer be an in-store event, rather it will take place on Facebook Live March 21st at 10:00 a.m. You can still ask questions in the comments or send us a message ahead of time and we will have an answer ready for you!

How can I view the video?

1. Be sure to “like” us on Facebook by Clicking Here to view our page.
2. On Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 a.m. from your News Feed, click Watch on the left.
3. Click Live below Watch on the left.
4. Click Here for more instructions from Facebook.com.

Purple Martin Seminar by Bird Man Mel
2020-03-14 10:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Join us for a FREE seminar on attracting Purple Martins. In this seminar Bird Man Mel will discuss how to attract Martins to your yard as well as how to grow & maintain your own Martin gourds.
Reservations are requested, but not required so we can have plenty of chairs, refreshments, and handouts. Specials on products presented during seminars on seminar day only!
