Posts by ebennett@wbfi.org
Why You Should Keep Feeders Up: A Response to the Anti-Bird Feeding Narrative
Why You Should Keep Feeders Up: A Response to the Anti-Bird Feeding Narrative The science is more nuanced than critics want you to believe — and the birds may thank you for it. Certain headlines thrive on making well-meaning people feel like everything they’re doing is wrong. The latest target? Backyard bird feeders — and…
Read MoreWBFI Ask Your Target Market 2025 Research
WBFI State of Bird Feeding Report 2025 The Wild Bird Feeding Institute and the charitable WBFI Research Foundation are excited to publish the findings of our new report that shows insights into the growth of the wild bird feeding industry in partnership with Ask Your Target Market (AYTM).  The report shows key insights so…
Read MoreUniversity of Georgia Bird Feeding Study
University of Georgia Bird Feeding Study – Responses Requested! Do you feed wild birds with a bird feeder? Scientists at the University of Georgia are conducting a research study to learn more about people’s bird feeding behaviors and how they help protect wild bird health. We invite you to take a short 10–15 minute survey.…
Read MoreWBFI 2025 Feeder Bird Of The Year: Pileated Woodpecker
2025 Feeder Bird of the Year: Pileated Woodpecker The 2025 Feathered Feud Showdown determined the most popular backyard bird of the year through comment votes via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! The bird with the most votes that is now crowned the 2025 Feeder Bird of the Year is the Pileated Woodpecker! The Pileated Woodpecker is…
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