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Welcome to Feathered Feud Showdown, where we find out which bird species will take home the title of the most popular backyard bird of the year! It’s a fun, interactive game where YOU get to vote for your favorite birds from four unique families. The bird with the most votes will win, and we’ll crown it as Feeder Bird of the Year!
This game is being played across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Make sure to follow us on all these platforms to catch every round and vote for your favorite bird.
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LivingBird Magazine Neonic Response
LivingBird Magazine Neonic Response On June 24, 2022 LivingBird magazine published an article that examines neonicotinoids (a type of pesticide) and their impacts on bird populations, specifically grassland birds. Read the article here: Neonic Nation: Is Widespread Pesticide Use Connected to Grassland Bird Declines? Readers of the magazine responded to the article with concerns. One…
RECOVERING AMERICA’S WILDLIFE ACT & WILD BIRD FEEDING
RECOVERING AMERICA’S WILDLIFE ACT & WILD BIRD FEEDINGÂ WHAT IS RAWA? An estimated one-third of America’s wildlife species are at risk of extinction, according to the National Wildlife Federation. This loss will severely lessen our quality of life and harm economies across the country with its effects on farming and outdoor recreation. The Recovering America’s…
How to Save a Bird
How to Help a Bird Recover From a Window Collision Nothing is worse than the thud of a bird flying against a window. It is not that the glass is invisible to the bird; it reflects images of trees and other foliage that make your window an inviting place to land. The size of the…
#FEEDSMART
Wild Bird Feeding Institute has created resources to promote proper feeding practices for bird-feeding hobbyists and members. Learn about how you can promote smart practices such as properly cleaning your feeders to help prevent the spread of disease:
Members of WBFI have access to an exclusive info hub of resources including the latest research on best feeding practices and additional assets that can be customized for your business.
FEED THE BIRDS. REAP THE BENEFITS.
The Wild Bird Feeding Institute’s (WBFI) marketing campaign, #FeedTheBirds is an ongoing marketing initiative to highlight the benefits of the birds feeding hobby.
This campaign focuses on the mental health benefits of bird feeding. Several studies prove birds help lower stress, anxiety, and depression. With technology becoming more pervasive, and society’s concern with mental wellness, we think interacting with birds is a natural remedy.
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Mission: Growing the wild bird feeding hobby.
WBFI advances this mission and seeks to connect people with nature by serving members and birders internationally through education, awareness, and conservation partnerships. Our network of committed members, the quality standards we uphold, our expertise, and positive relationships with key organizations drive our success. We are sustainable through membership dues, charitable donations, and programming revenue.Â