Posts by ebennett@wbfi.org
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…
Read MoreThreat of Supply Chain Interruption Due to Rail Strike
Threat of Supply Chain Interruption Due to Potential Freight Rail Strike Supply Chain Interruption Threat Due to Freight Rail Strike U.S. Government officials are currently working to avoid freight railroad workers going on strike this Friday, September 16th, due to the failure of rail companies and unions to reach an agreement. About 125,000 workers could…
Read MorePolarized Light for Improved Bird Feeding
Polarized Light for Better Bird Feeding The Wild Bird Feeding Institute is pleased to announce the results of a groundbreaking new study with Dr. Bruce Robertson at Bard College on bird vision. The WBFI Research Foundation supported a pilot study determining that birds are actively using polarized light to locate food sources, and that polarized…
Read MoreAvian Flu Update 4-29
Avian Flu Update April 29, 2022 WBFI MEMBERS & NETWORK: Thank you to those that asked important questions during our members’ webinar last week. If you are a member, you can access the recording through the membership portal to get a recent update from partnered naturalist, Zach Hutchinson. We have heard from many experts that…
Read MoreAvian Flu Announcement 4-15-22
Avian Flu Announcement April 15, 2022 WBFI members: The Wild Bird Feeding Institute is working with leading experts to keep our members informed about issues that may affect the hobby of bird feeding. The health and safety of wildlife are our primary concerns, and we have been closely monitoring the Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)…
Read MoreWBFI Launches New Ambassador Program
WBFI’s Ambassador Program will help connect bird feeding businesses directly with new and experienced hobbyists during spring migration!
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