Grosse Pointe Business Plants Seed for Bird-Watching in Community

Rosann Kovalcik, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Grosse Pointe Woods, started her business in August 1992.

She recently submitted information about the business to Patch. If you have a business and want to participate in Patch's Small Business Shout Out you can fill out the form here.

Tell us how your business got started:

I am part of a franchise system so with their support, I chose a territory and created a storefront originally at 20926 Mack. We moved a few years later to a location on Mack further south and then again in February of this year because we had an opportunity to lease with a purchase option. 

With the help of dedicated and loyal staff and the local Audubon Society, we reached out to he community and found them to be very receptive of nature and of bird-feeding. 

Why did you choose your location?

I love the Grosse Pointe area as it has be my home for over 30 years. The residents in Grosse Pointe and the surrounding area love their yards, their birds and are very supportive of local business. 

We have great habitat that supports a phenomenal bird population. At the Ford House where I lead bird walks, we have recorded 195 species of birds in the last 18 years. 

What products/services do you offer?

Our specialty is bird-feeding including seed, feeders, hardware, birdbaths, optics and field guides. 

We also carry a great selection of nature-related gifts, including wind chimes, garden art, hats that offer UV protection, hand-blown glass, candles and soap, all of which are made in be USA .

What do you want your business to be best known for?

For bringing people and nature together.

What is your most popular product?

Bird food.

How can people contact your business?

(Call) 313-881-1410.