Posts Tagged ‘bird seed’
Elevating Industry Standards Together
Elevating Industry Standards Together At the WBFI, we take pride in fostering the growth of the wild bird feeding hobby and connecting people to nature. A cornerstone of this mission is our Quality Standards Program (QSP), which establishes the best practices for seed and feeder products. These standards are designed to protect both consumers and…
Read MoreAll About Wild Bird Food: Milo Seed
All About Wild Bird Food: Milo Seed Milo seed is a common ingredient in bird seed and mixes, and eaten by a variety of bird species, especially birds that prefer ground feeding. Here’s everything you need to know about Milo and which birds it will attract to your feeder. What is Milo? Milo, also known…
Read MoreMember 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreThe 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 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 MoreImportance of Helping our Flying Friends in WinterÂ
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 MoreQ4 PIC REPORT
Q4 PIC REPORT The Fourth Quarter Pulse of the Industry Report is ready to view in the member info hub. We compiled the results from the member survey to help create a more accurate picture of what is going on in the wild bird feeding industry. One of the biggest challenges to our businesses is…
Read MoreThe Wildest Event of the Year
The 2022 WBFI Annual Meeting Chalk up yet another successful event for the Wild Bird Feeding Insitute. This time, they flocked to Clearwater Beach, FL for the 2022 Wild Bird Feeding Institute Annual Meeting. Thanks to some incredible sponsors and a lot of hard work, this was the most-attended event since 2019 and arguably one…
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