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The Results are in! Huge Success for the Great Backyard Bird Count

The Results are in! Huge Success for the Great Backyard Bird Count 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…

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2023 Feeder Bird of the Year

2023 Feeder Bird of the Year  Who will win the most popular feeder bird of 2023? Only you can decide! Vote by commenting on each matchup post on social media. Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

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Valentine’s Day Flutter Finder

Valentine’s Day Flutter Finder Birds can have a very difficult time surviving harsh weather conditions. That’s why every February, at the height of the winter, we celebrate National Bird Feeding Month. This Valentine’s day, swipe through the gallery below to find your perfect match at a feeder near you with WBFI & member partner My…

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Avian Flu Announcement June 1, 2022

Avian Flu cases have dropped significantly in both wild and domestic birds. Cases are spread across multiple states, with only 6 events in May for wild birds in the US (~500 individuals of mostly Snow Goose). The last end date for an AIV event was two weeks ago. Canada has had more positive events, but…

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Avian Flu Update 5-12 

Avian Flu Update May 19, 2022 What is the current status of HPAI H5 avian influenza spread in North America? As of May 12th, avian influenza has spread from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Coast. However, cases on the Atlantic Coast have decreased dramatically as the continent moves further into spring. In the United…

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February, 2022 Bird Flu Update By Jenna McCullough, WBFI Partnered Researcher February 18, 2022   Recently, there are reports of an outbreak of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus [HPAI A(H5N1)] in commercial poultry and backyard flocks following its identification in wild birds earlier this year. The threat to the general public is considered to…

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