We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.
1997 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 687-9433
Fax: (828) 676-0838
Email: Send Message
Store Hours:
Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sun: 12:00 am - 5:00 pm
Chris Jaquette and Simon Thompson bought the Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited store in February 2008. Chris, originally from Delaware via Atlanta, has lived in Asheville for 20+ years, while Simon is a relatively recent transplant- being originally from England. Chris brings a lot of horticultural and retail skills to the store while SImon has been birding his whole life and leads birding tours all over the world. www.birdventures.com
For more information on the shop surf through the "Virtual Tour" links.
Al Oesterling has worked at the store since we bought it back at the beginning of 2008. He retired down to Western NC after working for Xerox in Rochester, NY for 35 years. He fed birds before moving down here, but now spends more time out looking for different species, as well as enjoying such diverse interests as old cars, local history and visiting local garage sales!
Rob Goulding helps out from time to time- including several years before we bought the store. He has another of those funny English accents, but is from London. He's a retired detective and has lived in Asheville for about 10 years.
More on the way, but we must not forget Emma, our store cat and chief mouser. She is the latest in a long line of shop cats and has been in the shop since March of this year. She produced 3 of the sweetest kittens who all have new homes. By watching here prowl around the shop, you can tell who is the real boss around here!
And another very cute shot!
Audrey is Chris's Mum and she comes in once a week to organise paperwork, open the mail and other important tasks. She also makes a very nice line of beaded jewelry.
