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The Results are in! Huge Success for the Great Backyard Bird Count
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT CAMPAIGN HAS RECORD-BREAKING PARTICIPATION The results are in from the 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)- and the global engagement was astounding! During this four-day event, over half a million people from nearly every corner of the world battled the winter blues to interact with birds and nature. WBFI was thrilled…
Read More5 Reasons to Feed the Birds in the Winter
2023 Feeder Bird of the Year
2023 Feeder Bird of the Year The 2023 Feeder Bird of the Year voting has come to a close, and the people have decided. Scroll to see the champion. View each round on our socials! Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok
Read MoreValentine’s Day Flutter Finder
Valentine’s Day Flutter Finder Birds can have a very difficult time surviving harsh weather conditions. That’s why every February, at the height of the winter, we celebrate National Bird Feeding Month. This Valentine’s day, swipe through the gallery below to find your perfect match at a feeder near you with WBFI & member partner My…
Read MoreFebruary 17-20, 2023: Backyard Bird Count
Everything You Need for the Backyard Bird Count – February 17-20, 2023 Are you passionate about birds and birdwatching, or are you just looking for a fun, family-friendly way to get outside during the winter months? Then the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is for you! The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Birds Canada, and the…
Read MoreCelebrating National Bird Feeding Month
CELEBRATING NATIONAL BIRD FEEDING MONTH: THEN & NOW Birds in North America can have a very difficult time surviving the winter. The days become shorter, and the nights colder and longer. The natural food supply is exhausted or covered by snow, and many insects are dormant or dead. Finding shelter and water is often difficult,…
Read MoreImportance of Helping our Flying Friends in Winter
Importance of Helping our Flying Friends in Winter Getting outside and interacting with birds can be very beneficial for the mind, body, and soul. Spending time with birds can improve general well-being and long-term physical and mental health. The benefits of being outside include mitigated symptoms of anxiety and depression, reduced risk of heart disease,…
Read MoreHow Birdwatching Can Improve Your Life
How Birdwatching Can Improve Your Life You might be wondering how birdwatching could possibly be beneficial to your life, or how hiking through a quiet field during the winter might improve your overall well-being. Author and former marriage & family therapist Tammah Watts asked herself this question and came up with the conclusion that birdwatching…
Read MoreNyjer® Trademark Update
WBFI Community, The Board of Directors voted at their Fall Meeting that the use and packaging of the term “Nyjer®” will have a policy update to better protect the WBFI-owned trademark. The Nyjer® trademark has helped the wild bird feeding industry eliminate product confusion around the term “thistle seed”, prevent offensive mispronunciation of the common…
Read MoreA Letter From the Research Foundation President
Hello WBFI Community, I am excited to announce that I have taken on the role of the WBFI Research Foundation President. Some of my earliest/fondest memories include feeding the backyard birds and I have been lucky enough to work in this industry for the last decade. Taking the approach of “never working a day in…
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