Blog
WBFI Members can submit blog posts on the info hub page!
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 up to twice their body weight in nectar every day. They are also known to eat tiny insects, which provide…
Read More
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 do you stop birds from building nests on your house? And if you find a bird’s nest, what do you…
Read More
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 to see the outpour of global citizens committed to understanding and protecting bird populations. A million thanks to all the…
Read More
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
Read More
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 Bird Buddy. ​ Learn more at #feedthebirds. Visit wbfi.org/feedthebirds for all your National Bird Feeding Month needs and learn more…
Read More
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 National Audubon Society are working together to create a citizen science event for people of all skill levels and ages…
Read More
CELEBRATING NATIONAL BIRD FEEDING MONTH: THEN & NOW Birds in North America can have a very difficult time surviving the winter. The days become shorter, and the nights colder and longer. The natural food supply is exhausted or covered by snow, and many insects are dormant or dead. Finding shelter and water is often difficult, and the food needed to provide enough energy to keep birds warm is scarce. Therefore, every February, at the height…
Read More
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, and improved sleep. By including feeding the birds, you can double the benefits of enjoying nature. We can ensure their…
Read More
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 is addicting. After suffering a neurological injury during a routine surgery, Tammah found herself in a deep depression and birdwatching…
Read More