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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 few females that attended these meetings. When asked if she had pictures to share, she took a trip down memory…
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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 efforts and provide insights into avian behavior. You don’t need to be a specialist or have specific tools to make…
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Wild Bird Products Market Overview and Future The global wild bird products market and awareness for wild birds continues to grow! In 2021, the global wild bird products market was valued at USD 5.02 billion and is expected to reach USD 6.42 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate of 3.58%. As the wild bird feeding hobby grows in popularity, the market growth of wild bird products for commercially manufactured foods and bird…
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WBFI Member Spolight – Mike Wulf D&D Commodities has been making wild bird food for 26 years and has been a member of the Wild Bird Feeding Institute since the early years. Former WBFI president, and board and committee member, Mike Wulf, was with D&D Commodities and WBFI for 21 years. Mike stated, “For many years, I lived and breathed WBFI like it was my second job.” Mike said the biggest changes within the industry…
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World Migratory Bird Day 2023 Mark your calendars! The dates for World Migratory Bird Day 2023 are May 13th in Canada and the US, and October 14th in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. World Migratory Bird Day is a global campaign dedicated to increasing awareness and cooperation among countries in order to ensure the conservation of wild birds. Water: Sustaining Bird Life, this year’s conservation topic, emphasizes the significance of healthy aquatic ecosystems to a diverse array of migrating birds.…
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WBFI Spring Meeting Success WBFI packed as much as they could into two short days for the Spring Meeting! There is something about in-person meetings, especially when most communication is online, that does the soul (organization) good. The event started on Monday, April 24th with a Next BIG Committee Meeting followed by a Board of Directors Dinner at Gates Grille which is the Cheyenne Mountain Resort Golf Course Clubhouse. The board had a delicious meal…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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