MBS Store

Below are items currently being sold by the Michigan Bluebird Society.  All proceeds (after our product costs) go to help education efforts by the MBS as well as bluebird conservation in the state of Michigan.

  **NOTE** Shipping prices are for MICHIGAN, INDIANA, AND OHIO shipping destinations only.  Please contact us via email for shipping costs if the order is shipping to any other state.

You will note there are two prices - Member and Non-Member.  One of the benefits of being a member of MBS is savings on useful bluebird-related products.  If you're not a member but would like to get the Member's Price on an item, just send (along with your order) a new membership form and extra $ amount for a 1 year, 3 year, or lifetime membership.  OR, you can sign up on our Join MBS page before placing your order.  (We will verify membership status for all orders placed under member pricing before processing)

1.  MBS Hat

One of our most popular items.  This attractive hat is a low-rise design that is popular today with almost everyone.  The logo is embroidered on the hat.  It comes in one color - Khaki and is adjustable to fit all head sizes.   

Non-Member's Price:  $15.00

Member's Price:        $12.50

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Non-Member Price $15.00 USD MBS Member Price $12.50 USD

 

2.  Cedar Bluebird Nesting Box Kit

 

This well-designed and built kit comes from MBS lifetime member Gene Wasserman and his company Woodcraft Kits.  Each house kit comes completely cut, sanded, drilled, and ready to assemble with nothing but a hammer.  All the hardware and detailed instructions for assembly are included.  It is made from Cedar, which is the best exterior wood to use in birdhouse construction due to its high resistance to rot and insects.  This kit is a great project for both adults and kids (supervised of course).  The right photo shows the assembled nesting box.  NOTE:  Pole mounting hardware is not included.

Non-Member's Price:     $23.00

Member's Price:      $20.00

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Non-Member Price $23.00 USD MBS Member Price $20.00 USD

 

3.  Gilbertson PVC Bluebird Box

Widely considered to be the most sparrow-resistant bluebird nesting box on the market, this unusually-designed box comes from Steve Gilbertson in Minnesota - one of the foremost experts on bluebird nesting boxes in the U.S.  The house's shallow depth and PVC body seem to be less attractive to sparrows, while making it light and easy to mount on almost any type of pole.  The house body detaches easily from the roof for nest checks or cleaning out.  Also, the cedar roof is pre-drilled to receive a 1/2" conduit mounting pole (not included).  Comes complete with instructions on how to mount the box with 1/2" conduit and rebar.  

Non-Member's Price:     $25.00 each 

Member's Price:      $22.00 

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Non-Member Price $25.00 USD MBS Member Price $22.00 USD

 

4.  Universal Sparrow Trap

This easy-to-use and highly effective in-house sparrow trap is made by co-founding MBS member Don Smith.  This trap will fit most bluebird nesting box designs - as long as the inside surface of the house front is flat and at least 3" in width.  It is easy to install and remove from the nest box once the two provided wood screws are installed on the inside of the front of the box.  The trap is set by holding down the spring-loaded door until it catches on the holding spur.  (See left picture) Once a sparrow alights on the perch platform, the door springs up to block the way out of the box (right picture).  The bright orange dot is visible from a distance, telling you that a bird is in the trap.  Then, the sparrow can be removed by placing a garbage bag over the entire house, bounding it tightly around the pole, and opening the box slowly.   Made of steel with rust-resistant paint and includes instructions, hardware. 

**IMPORTANT** - NEVER leave this trap unattended for long periods of time as it may also trap native, cavity nesting birds like bluebirds, tree swallows, or chickadees.  Birds can get stressed and dehydrated quickly inside a box they can't escape from. 

Non-Member's Price:     $12.00

 Member's Price:      $10.00  

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Non-Member Price $12.00 USD MBS Member Price $10.00 USD

 

5.  Bluebird Nesting Area Sign

Have a bluebird trail where there are a lot of people walking by (like a golf course, commercial office park, or city/county park)?  This sign may be just what you need to let people know to stay away from and not disturb nesting bluebirds.  This sign was made by a professional sign shop for MBS and is made of sturdy laminated aluminum.  It will hold up for years outside.  There are two pre-drilled holes at the top and bottom for mounting on a wood or metal pole. 

Non-Member's Price:     $25.00

 Member's Price:      $22.00 

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Non-Member Price $25.00 USD MBS Member Price $22.00 USD

 

6.  MBS Denim Shirt

The first item MBS ever sold and still very popular.  This attractive medium blue shirt features an embroidered MBS logo above the pocket, button down collars, and durable denim material.  It comes in either short sleeve or long sleeve, but both are the same price.  Sizes available are M, L, XL, and XXL. 

NOTE:  Specific sizes are sometimes out of stock.  We will notify you if this is the case and the expected time to get back in. 

Non-Member's Price:     $34.00

 Member's Price:      $30.00

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Non-Member Price $34.00 USD MBS Member Price $30.00 USD

 

7.  MBS T-shirts

 

 

 

 

 

Here by popular demand are our NEW MBS T-shirts.  These 100% cotton shirts feature our MBS logo embroidered in color.  There are two colors available - light blue and cream.  Sizes come in M, L, and XL.  Please specify color and size when ordering.

NOTE:  Specific sizes are sometimes out of stock.  We will notify you if this is the case and the expected time to get back in.  

Non-Member's Price:     $19.00

 Member's Price:      $16.00

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Non-Member Price $19.00 USD MBS Member Price $16.00 USD

 

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HOW TO PLACE YOUR ORDER:

1.  Select the item(s) you want to buy by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button.   Make sure to first select whether you are an MBS member or not using the drop down menu.  You will be taken to the secure Paypal checkout page.

2.  If you want more than one item, change the quantity field to the correct number.

3.  Enter your zip code in the box that says "Estimate shipping and Tax" and click on "Calculate".  (Note:  you will need to do this again if you go back and add more items to your cart).  Also, there is no sales tax on this purchase.

4.  Press "continue shopping" if you want to purchase other items.  Otherwise, select how you want to pay.  If you have a Paypal account and want to pay via Paypal, select that option.  But, if you want to use your own credit card, click on the "check out" button. 

5.  Fill out all your information including the address you want the order shipped to.  Click on Continue to complete your order.

6.  You will be sent a confirmation email which will include any information about your order and an estimated ship date. 

PLEASE NOTE:  The above prices are subject to change at any time.  Also, to get Member Prices, we will verify membership prior to shipping.  We will hold any orders  with insufficient funds sent due to non-membership.  In this case, you may elect to either have us refund your payment, OR send out your order when membership dues are received, OR send us additional funds to cover the difference in prices.  

 

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RETURN POLICY: 

MBS stands behind all products we ship to you.  All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that items are in perfect, new condition when shipped.  However, if an item arrives damaged or is defective in some way, MBS will replace it at our cost or send parts to make the product whole again, at the customer's preference.   Please note that wooden products like nesting boxes as a rule all have minor variations (color, knots, tiny cracks, etc.) that don't affect the function of the house and are beyond the control of MBS.  Any other returns can be accepted and refunded if the item(s) are shipped back to MBS at the customer's expense. 

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Thank you for your support of the Michigan Bluebird Society!