Backyard Bird Center

Sandra Vining Berry

2024-04

It's Bluebird time! I'm ready, with the help of #marksbackyardbirds and my husband, Tom Berry. I shopped Mark's online store yesterday...a seamless experience. Today my new bluebird house is installed, ready and waiting. Mark's store is an amazing, successful, family owned small business...the selections are top notch, the crew are friendly, knowledgeable and so helpful. I was shocked at the other review...I've shopped at Mark's for years and have never had such an experience nor seen anyone be treated so rudely. If that person could see her way to give them another chance, I'm sure she would be pleased!

Steve K.

2024-02

Found Mark’s store via his YouTube channel. Mark offers great educational videos and livestreams regarding birds and related topics.His store also sells products that I can’t find locally, Nutrastaff seed and a particular Hot Pepper suet log brand. I’ve also bought an easy clean Finch feeder that works like a champ!A great selection of competitively priced products to enhance the birding experience and take care of our feathered friends.You can buy seed at the “box stores” but have found that they are filled with filler seed. Mark and his staff have custom blends so you do get more for your money.So glad the store ships to other states…Also, a Big “Thank you” to his awesome staff, especially Carrie.

Jordan Burns

2024-04

A great experience. My item was purchased at the best price, and came packaged thoughtfully and shipped quickly, with unexpected special touches. I'll buy agin at first need!

Terry Standard

2024-02

I've learned a lot from Mr. McKellar on his YouTube Channel. After watching some of his videos, I checked out his online store, and ordered a single feeder. As a result of seeing how fast his order was shipped and the friendly thank you note, it didn't take me long to make my next order. I purchased what is now my best store-bought feeder and also some of Mr. McKellar's special blend of seeds. If ever in Kansas City, I will certainly stop at Backyard Bird Center. Thanks for all your wealth of birding knowledge, Mark! That has not cost me a single dime; the least I can do is give you some business.

Ryan B.

2023-10

Visited your store today with a three-year-old bird lover. We just needed some bird food and hoped only to get in and out without breaking anything, but we had a totally unexpected kid-friendly experience. He LOVED it.Kid’s favorite part was the pictures and sounds of local birds on a screen toward the back of the store. My favorite part was the woman working there who dropped what she was doing to engage with him, offering an activity book and a seat on the giant seed bags.Huge selection of seeds and suet in both retail and bulk quantities. Lots of cool feeders. Books, puzzles, even binoculars. Cool store. We’ll be back when we run out.

Judy Woodward

2023-11

We moved to the area about 6 months ago and I was so excited to find this store. We previously lived on the east coast near a Wild Birds Unlimited and I learned so much, volunteered at a local bird sanctuary (because of them), and spent about $100/mo on bird items (I only add this because I love learning and am willing to support our wild bird population). I went into this store and the man at the counter did not look at me sideways, like I never entered the store. I am not a chatty person, but it was not busy, and I did think it was interesting not to be acknowledged or asked if I needed help finding anything. I browsed around (still optimistic at this point), chose some bird seed (quality does mean more birds and better for them too), a few other things, and made my way to the counter. There was one man in front of me whom the man at the counter was happy to talk to. Huh. They struck up a conversation about the NE based on the customer’s ball cap. I know this because I was standing right behind him with a 40# bag of birdseed and some miscellaneous items. From the conversation, I guess this was the owner behind the counter? I set the bag down on the floor at some point. Smiling. I am genuinely happy people are connecting. But, getting mildly annoyed. I swear to you, he finished the sale, picked up the other customer’s birdseed (never said a word), left the register, still conversation about the weather in the NE, and walked OUT OF THE STORE. I was trying to figure out what to do, and wanted the birdseed badly enough to stay. A young girl who was stocking somewhere in the back of the store came and checked me out. I picked up my things. Walked out to my car. The man from behind the register was still deep in conversation a few cars away. Odd. I won’t go back. I started driving double the distance to Lawrence where there is a bird store where they act like they want my business. Or at least they have not made me stand there holding a bag of birdseed and walked out of the store.

Peggy Stentz Casey

2024-04

Backyard Bird Center has the best quality seed and feeders! Their shipping is fast and they are a delight to work with.

susan simonson

2024-04

Terrific experience from a knowledgeable bird store. Great price and shipping was super fast. I’ll be a regular now!

Scott Hale

2024-04

This is the best seed & feed store for your backyard buddies in the entire metropolitan area. Stop in, buy local, feed the birds and squirrels, live happy!

Kurt Hoeper

2024-02

Great place to get bird seed and supplies. Extremely knowledgeable and personable owner and staff.

Brian Zevecke

2023-05

Definitely a family owned and run place who really cares about their customers! If you need anything for the birds, squirrels, hummingbirds in regards to food,water or anything else this is the place to go!

Becky Erickson

2024-04

I have been coming here for years and love the personal touch and knowledge of everyone there.

ejmccullough

2023-05

Great locally-owned Northland store for wild bird feed and supplies including sunflower, safflower, seed mixes, peanuts, suet, and seed cakes. They also stock a great selection of bird houses, nature themed gift items, and birding optics. The staff is pleasant to work with, helpful, and very knowledgeable about their products and birds in general.

Sammy Hughes

2022-05

Absolutely love this bird store. I get all of my essentials here and the staff is super knowledgeable and really friendly. They are always willing to advise me for or against different things based on my geography and backyard. Highly highly recommend

Jerri Perren

2023-05

Great store for birding supplies. All kinds of seeds and feeders. Lots of other gift items too. Friendly staff!Bring cash or checkbook to save the credit card surcharge.

Catherine Reese

2023-05

First time in. Was impressed with what all they had. Nice selection of feeders. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Very clean and the bird songs playing were so relaxing. Wish I had this store where I live in Florida!

James McEwen

2022-05

I buy my bird supplies from here all season. I always feel that I get good quality merchandise. They do have a program that is you buy a certain number of bags of bird seed you get one free. The staff is always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They have started to charge 4% to use credit cards.

Judy Johnson

2022-05

Great shop for bird supplies: feeders, seed, bluebird and wren houses, bird baths, and yard decor. Service with smiles! On line birding tips and information are perfect for a bird brain like me. So glad that I discovered Backyard Birds. Help is always available there.

Chuck Brackett

2023-05

Wow! So educational! The employees were very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Not only did they help us find what we were looking for but they steered us away from a costly mistake we nearly made. Thanks so much!

Steve Roberts

2020-05

Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Nice selection of all things bird related - even had some bird toys & puzzles for the kids (nice touch!). We were looking for a squirrel-proof feeder & they had lots of options. We will definitely come back.

Patrice C

2021-05

Wonderful, informative local business. My bird knowledge has increased exponentially and our yard has become a destination for a wide variety of birds all year round. My questions on what type of seed is best, how to tell the difference between a Downy and a Hairy Woodpecker, which birds eat jelly, how to discourage squirrels, where are the best places to enjoy birds in the area, etc..ALL those questions and then some were answered by the owner - Mark. Love his informative videos on FB too.

Jean Dalrymple

2019-05

Love this place. A critter damaged my feeder and they fixed it up like it's brand new. The Boardwalk mix has my birds happy and plentiful. I always love to support local businesses, but this is just a local business that I love. Go see them. You won't be disappointed.

Maureen Herrell

2021-05

Hands down the best wild bird store in the metro! I drive 40 minutes to shop there and am greeted like family every time I do.Locally owned by passionate birders, wide selection of feeders and seed- of they don't have it I probably don't need it.

Linda Gocken

2021-05

The staff is always helpful and knowledgeable. My most recent purchase is a bird bath heater to keep the water open from freezing. My birds love it and it helps them greatly during the winter months.

Virginia Long

2019-05

Northland birders go-to store. Staff all very knowledgeable. Best quality birdseed around as well as feeders etc. Some astounding sales for your birds. If you're serious about feeding birds go HERE! your feathered friends will benefit.

James Worley

2019-05

Mark and his staff are an incredible birding resource for Kansas City! They are always so friendly, sell the best feeders and awesome feed blends and always have time to answer questions or help anyone interested in birds.

Raschelle Schowengerdt

2021-05

They know everything about birds. Staff is always pleasant, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable. They always have exactly what I need. Since I began going to backyard bird center for my birdseed, I have more birds in my backyard than ever before.

Heather Schlueter

2021-05

Everyone is always so helpful and knowledgeable. I know I could get better prices elsewhere, but I love supporting a local shop plus you really can't be the customer service. Love love love backyard bird center!

Ocmomno2

2019-05

What a GEM of a place! As a new resident of KCMO I was thrilled to have tons of birds in my backyard but had not a clue how to attract more. I found the staff at BYBC to be so helpful, friendly, and genuinely interested in my new-found interest! The staff has really been amazing... And, I am happy to say, I have seen TONS more gorgeous birds after following the advice from the staff here.

Austin Hunt

2018-05

Mark, Ruth, and the rest of the staff are so knowledgeable. They go above and beyond for their customers and even organize bird-walks and fun events throughout the year to get more people interested in birding. This is the only place to buy bird seed, feeders, and other related items!