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Give the gift of joy, peace, and connection with nature this holiday season!
Whether you’re shopping for seasoned birders or newcomers eager to dive in, our Holiday Gift Guide highlights the finest wild-bird-feeding products, accessories, and tips and tricks to create a backyard sanctuary for feathered friends. WBFI will be actively campaigning for bird feeding as the gift that gives year-round this season!
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If you offer feeders, seed, accessories or other nature-related gifts, this is your chance to reach an avid audience of bird fans. The guide offers excellent visibility—and the opportunity to drive holiday-season sales. Sponsor today!
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…
February 17-20, 2023: Backyard Bird Count
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…
Celebrating National Bird Feeding Month
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,…
#FEEDSMART
Wild Bird Feeding Institute has created resources to promote proper feeding practices for bird-feeding hobbyists and members. Learn about how you can promote smart practices such as properly cleaning your feeders to help prevent the spread of disease:
Members of WBFI have access to an exclusive info hub of resources including the latest research on best feeding practices and additional assets that can be customized for your business.
PROJECT WILD BIRD
Experience the Benefits of Bird Feeding with Project Wild Bird
The Wild Bird Feeding Institute (WBFI) encourages individuals and families to enjoy the rewarding hobby of bird feeding and the positive impact it has on well-being.
Project Wild Bird empowers people to enjoy the bird feeding hobby while discovering its positive impact on well-being. Watching birds can reduce stress, ease anxiety, and boost mood—offering a simple, natural way to reconnect with nature in our busy, tech-driven world.
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Mission: Growing the wild bird feeding hobby.
WBFI advances this mission and seeks to connect people with nature by serving members and birders internationally through education, awareness, and conservation partnerships. Our network of committed members, the quality standards we uphold, our expertise, and positive relationships with key organizations drive our success. We are sustainable through membership dues, charitable donations, and programming revenue.