If something is “for the birds,” that’s a good thing, according to Darren Ullmann, co-owner of Southwest Washington’s first Wild Birds Unlimited, which opened Dec. 1 in Salmon Creek.

Ullmann and his wife, Denise, both 58-year-old residents of Castle Rock, are franchisees of the Indiana-based retail company that sells birdseed, bird feeders and other supplies to support wild birds and the humans who love them.

“What I really want is just to be a community hub for people to find peace and a little bit of serenity,” Darren Ullmann said. “I want to be a place where people can learn more about what this is and how it can help them, especially veterans.”

Darren Ullmann has a soft spot for veterans, health care workers and law officers, because he’s familiar with the challenges and hazards of

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