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RECOVERING AMERICA’S WILDLIFE ACT & WILD BIRD FEEDING  WHAT IS RAWA? An estimated one-third of America’s wildlife species are at risk of extinction, according to the National Wildlife Federation. This loss will severely lessen our quality of life and harm economies across the country with its effects on farming and outdoor recreation. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is a huge step towards protecting wildlife by dedicating roughly $1.4 billion annually to the Wildlife Conservation Restoration…

How to Help a Bird Recover From a Window Collision Nothing is worse than the thud of a bird flying against a window. It is not that the glass is invisible to the bird; it reflects images of trees and other foliage that make your window an inviting place to land. The size of the problem is astonishing, Collision with manmade structures ranks second among causes of death among migratory birds in North America. (Habitat…

Welcome 2022 WBFI New Members! Click the company name to view their website and learn more about members who have joined since start of 2022. Jinhua Hongwei Industry & Trade Co Ltd Agra Marketing Group The Bird House RBL Group PRADCO Outdoor Brands INSPIRCO PACKAGING Essex Hybrid Seed Co.Ltd Bird Buddy, Inc. BW Flexible Systems Feather Friendly IFC Red River Global Ingredients Wild Bird Outfitters Agway Wild Birding Center Thanks for Flocking With Us! WBFI…

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 fewer individuals, however, these were mostly at the beginning of May. CFIA has not reported a wild bird case since…

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 States, case numbers are highest in the northern Great Plains, Great Lakes, and Rocky Mountains. Positive tests have been reported…

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 their prediction is that in the next few weeks, HPAI should subdue – NEW RESOURCE: HPAI Situation Report There still…

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) A(H5) viruses that have been detected in U.S. wild aquatic birds, commercial poultry, and backyard or hobbyist flocks beginning in…