Mating for Life

Stuff We Love

Aug. 13, 2022

Bald eagles, scarlet macaws, and California condors each mate for life. While you can’t find all of those birds here in northern Michigan, you can find a bit of that everlasting love and dedication at the newly opened Barb’s Backyard Birds in Interlochen. The store’s namesake, Barbara Ezell, was an avid birder, and her dream was to share her passion with northern Michigan customers and run the store with her husband, Steve. Tragically, Barb passed away from cancer in May, but Steve has carried forth her final wishes to open the business. The store offers everything from bird houses, feeders, and seed to seasonal products and gifts for outdoor living spaces…and you know all of it is stocked and sold with love. Visit Barb’s Backyard Birds online at barbsbackyardbirds.com, call 231-276-3145, or head to 2072 J. Maddy Parkway in Interlochen. The store is open Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm and on Sundays from 9am to 3pm.