Meet the New Owners
A New Chapter for Wild Birds Unlimited of Covington!
Hello, Covington!
We're Darren and Denise Ullmann, and we're excited to introduce ourselves as the new owners of Wild Birds Unlimited of Covington!
First, we want to thank Paul Clark for the years he dedicated to building this wonderful store and serving the local birding community. We know how much this store means to so many of you, and we're honored to continue what he started.
A Little About Us
Our journey into the world of backyard birding is probably not what you'd expect. Darren is a U.S. Army veteran who served during Desert Storm and spent 20 years in law enforcement, retiring as Undersheriff of the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office. Denise spent 27 years as a registered nurse. After careers dedicated to serving others, we found ourselves looking for something new.
That search led us to Wild Birds Unlimited.
In December 2025, we opened our first store in Vancouver, Washington. What began as a new business venture quickly became something much more meaningful. We discovered that a bird store isn't really just about selling birdseed and feeders. It's about connecting people with nature, building friendships, supporting conservation, and creating a place where people genuinely enjoy spending time.
We loved it so much that when the opportunity to purchase the Covington store came along, we decided to do it all over again!
What Does This Mean for Covington?
First and foremost, we're keeping the things that make this store special, including the familiar faces you've come to know and trust. Shon and Wendy are continuing with us, and we're delighted to have them on our team. Their knowledge, experience, and relationships with customers are invaluable.
We're also bringing some new ideas and energy to the store. At our Vancouver location, we've made community involvement a central part of what we do, hosting educational classes, special events, birding activities, and partnerships with local organizations.
We look forward to bringing those same opportunities to Covington while developing programs that reflect the interests of this community.
You can expect a renewed focus on education, conservation, community partnerships, and, above all, exceptional customer service.
More Than a Bird Store
We believe Wild Birds Unlimited should be a place where everyone feels welcome, whether you've been feeding birds for 30 years or you're just wondering what that little bird outside your kitchen window might be.
You don't have to know anything about birds to walk through our doors. That's what we're here for!
We want our store to be a gathering place for people who appreciate nature, enjoy learning, and want to make their own backyards a little more welcoming to wildlife.
Come Say Hello!
We're looking forward to getting to know the Covington community, meeting our longtime customers, and welcoming plenty of new faces.
If you see us in the store, please introduce yourself. We'd love to hear about the birds visiting your backyard, your favorite local birding spots, or ideas for classes and events you'd like us to offer.
Thank you for welcoming us into your community. We're excited about what comes next, and we hope you'll be part of it.
Darren & Denise Ullmann
Owners, Wild Birds Unlimited
Covington & Vancouver, Washington
Bringing People and Nature Together®