Hello Bird Lovers!

Dean Shostak, Owner

I have lived in Williamsburg almost my entire life. I started working for Colonial Williamsburg as a musician at age 14.  I went to UVA undergrad and VCU for grad school.  

I belong to several of the nature organizations in Williamsburg, serving on the board of several of them.  I love being outside birding with my friends and family and experiencing our wonderful natural areas.

I keep bird feeders in my back and front yards at all times.  Although I have birded on six continents, my favorite birds are the permanent and seasonal  birds who come to my feeders.

I look forward to enjoying the birds of Williamsburg with you! 

Dean S.

Rose R.

I have lived in Toano, Virginia since 2006 and in the Hampton Roads area since 1993. I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland. With a high stress career as a Registered Nurse, I appreciated the solace and beauty that is found in nature. I have been fascinated by all living creatures, especially birds, since childhood. I enjoy watching the regular backyard birds at my multiple feeders as well as exploring the area for non-feeder birds, seasonal migrants, and the occasional rare visitor. In recent years, I have joined the Historic Rivers Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists. As a Master Naturalist, I have worked on projects such as the Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas 2, Osprey Watch, and currently co-lead a wildlife mapping group that regularly observes and documents all wildlife at a local birding hotspot.

I look forward to meeting you at the shop and talking about nature and birdlife!