In May, This Place is for the Birds celebrated its 30-year anniversary and this bird shop has a unique past and quite the inventory to share.
The History
Owner Ronnie Perry bought the farmland from Katie Veen in 1990. Veen was born in France in 1899 and came to the United States in 1919. Several years later, she appeared in silent movie “The Cactus Kid” before deciding to settle down on the farm in 1935. Veen lived on the property for 55 years before her real estate agent introduced her to Perry.
“I made her an offer which she accepted, we drew up a one-paragraph contract, signed it, and became the best of friends until her passing," Perry says. "She was a special lady that witnessed a lot in her lifetime."
The Shop
Located on a 116-year-old farm in the heart of Colorado Springs, Perry has cultivated a welcoming shop offering a large selection of fountains, statuary, yard art, pots and planters, gift items, flower baskets, annuals and perennials. With thousands of items to choose from in a kaleidoscope of colors, This Place is for the Birds also carries the largest selection of bird feeders, bird baths, bird houses and wild bird related supplies and products in the area.
Looking for seed? The shop offers nine different birdseed mixes, each designed for the Pikes Peak region and mixed by hand by their friendly, knowledgeable staff. Selling more than 300,000 pounds of seed per year, This Place is for the Birds has sold almost six million pounds directly to the public.
“We are in the top two percent of all these stores in the country,” Perry says.
Ready for fall? Mark your calendars because the shop sells pumpkins grown at Hannigan Farms in Swank, Colo.
So, What’s with the Name?
Taking a liking to the double meaning, Ronnie has much to celebrate with the growth of his line of products, courteous staff, and the memories that lie on the just under two acres of land. From two cars a week to building a community, This Place is for the Birds is a welcoming, family-owned establishment that offers seed, history and kindness to all.
Facebook: @BirdmanPalmerPark
Address + Phone: 2318 Palmer Park Blvd | 719-633-4422