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World Migratory Bird Day 2023 Mark your calendars! The dates for World Migratory Bird Day 2023 are May 13th in Canada and the US, and October 14th in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. World Migratory Bird Day is a global campaign dedicated to increasing awareness and cooperation among countries in order to ensure the conservation of wild birds. Water: Sustaining Bird Life, this year’s conservation topic, emphasizes the significance of healthy aquatic ecosystems to a diverse array of migrating birds.…
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WBFI Spring Meeting Success WBFI packed as much as they could into two short days for the Spring Meeting! There is something about in-person meetings, especially when most communication is online, that does the soul (organization) good. The event started on Monday, April 24th with a Next BIG Committee Meeting followed by a Board of Directors Dinner at Gates Grille which is the Cheyenne Mountain Resort Golf Course Clubhouse. The board had a delicious meal…
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2023 Feeder Bird of the Year – Rufous Hummingbird The bird-feeding community has spoken, and the Rufous Hummingbird is your 2023 Feeder Bird of the Year! Here’s what you should know about the 2023 champion. Firstly, let’s talk about the Rufous Hummingbird’s eating habits. These tiny birds are known for their voracious appetites, consuming up to twice their body weight in nectar every day. They are also known to eat tiny insects, which provide…
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How To Stop Birds From Building Nests On Your House Read the original article on Chirp for Birds. It’s officially bird nesting season! And while we want to do all we can to help nesting birds, finding a bird nest under your eaves or in other nooks and crannies around your home isn’t ideal. So how do you stop birds from building nests on your house? And if you find a bird’s nest, what do you…
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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 to see the outpour of global citizens committed to understanding and protecting bird populations. A million thanks to all the…
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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
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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 Bird Buddy. ​ Learn more at #feedthebirds. Visit wbfi.org/feedthebirds for all your National Bird Feeding Month needs and learn more…
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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 National Audubon Society are working together to create a citizen science event for people of all skill levels and ages…
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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, and the food needed to provide enough energy to keep birds warm is scarce. Therefore, every February, at the height…
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