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Hot Tips for Cool Birds: Caring for Feathered Friends in the Summer Heat

Hot Tips for Cool Birds: Caring for Feathered Friends During the Summer Heat Extreme weather events like heat waves emphasize the urgent nature of the climate crisis. Recent heat waves have shattered records worldwide, and summers are predicted to become even more sweltering. Our feathered friends are particularly vulnerable to this hazardous trend and are…

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Member Spotlight – Karen Burns

WBFI Member Spotlight – Karen Burns   Karen Burns, Vice President of Operations at Cosmed Group and Board Member of WBFI, has been with WBFI since the 1980s when annual meetings were held in Kansas City, MO. At the time, meetings were held in conjunction with the Western Seedsmen, and Karen was one of the…

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How Citizen Scientists are Revolutionizing Avian Research

How Citizen Scientists are Revolutionizing Avian Research Bird watching, a timeless hobby enjoyed by nature enthusiasts around the world, has taken on a new dimension thanks to the rise of citizen science. In recent years, an increasing number of bird watchers have become active participants in scientific research, contributing valuable data that aid in conservation…

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2023 Feeder Bird of the Year Champion – Rufous Hummingbird

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…

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How To Stop Birds From Building Nests On Your House

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…

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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…

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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

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Importance 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,…

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