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Avian Flu Update 4-29
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…
Read MoreAvian Flu Announcement 4-15-22
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)…
Read MoreWBFI Launches New Ambassador Program
WBFI’s Ambassador Program will help connect bird feeding businesses directly with new and experienced hobbyists during spring migration!
Read MoreFebruary, 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…
Read MoreWhy Bird Feeding is Important
Why Bird Feeding is Important Putting up a bird feeder is beautiful way to connect with the earth and see the delicacy of nature from the comfort of your home, but did you know the many other benefits as well? By simply putting up a feeder by your home, you can help with local sustainability efforts, improve bird health and populations, better your mental health, and help support…
Read MoreThe Art of Attracting Birds to Your Yard
The Art of Attracting Birds to Your Yard No one becomes a great painter overnight. Time, research, and care are all necessary for any work of art, and the same goes for attracting birds to your yard, which is why the Wild Bird Feeding Institute (WBFI) is here to help. With these few tips, you will not only be contributing to the wellbeing of our…
Read MoreWBFI Monthly Newsletter: April 2021
WBFI Monthly Newsletter: April 2021 #FEEDSMART WBFI WEBINAR THIS WEDNESDAY! Join us for an upcoming webinar with WBFI researcher, Jenna McCullough, tomorrow at 11:00 AM Central. MEMBER SPREADING THEIR WINGS Congratulations to WBFI’s new start-up retailer member, Wren and Sparrow, on opening their doors in Fredericksburg, VA! WBFI offers membership opportunities for start-up companies at…
Read MorePreventing Salmonella at Bird Feeders
Preventing Salmonella at Bird Feeders By: Jenna McCullough, WBFI Research Consultant California (1), Oregon (2), Washington (3), and British Columbia (4), Canada are reporting cases of a zoonotic disease, salmonellosis, impacting common feeder birds. These cases are mostly concentrated in Pine Siskins (Spinus pinus) and other finches. Salmonellosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica, which…
Read MoreTurtle Mountain Seed Co. Ltd. announces acquisition of Baden Feed & Supply Ltd.
Turtle Mountain Seed Co. Ltd. announces acquisition of Baden Feed & Supply Ltd. As more and more people appreciate and enjoy the beauty of wild birds and realize the therapeutic relaxation birding and bird watching offers, the demand for increased quality wild bird feed grows. To meet the growing demand, Turtle Mountain Seed Co. management has…
Read MoreWBFI Monthly Newsletter: February 2021
WBFI Monthly Newsletter: February 2021 HAS SPRING SPRUNG? A few of our midwestern wild bird feeding members have noticed with warmer weather coming, the birds are too! Spring isn’t quite here yet, but as the weather starts changing the migration will be in full swing. Check out this live migration as the seasons change in…
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