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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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Project Wild Bird brings everything you want to know about bird feeding direct to your inbox. Get tips on attracting birds, seasonal ideas for your backyard or balcony, guidance on bird feed types, best practices and so much more!

Celebrating the Newly Elected WBFI Board Members & Research Foundation Trustees

By rzabel@nonprofitresources.us | January 29, 2026

At the Wild Bird Feeding Institute’s Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, held in November 2025, members and industry partners gathered to celebrate progress, share insights, and chart the future of the backyard wild bird feeding industry. As part of the meeting, WBFI members confirmed the WBFI Board of Directors and Executive Committee. These leaders represent…

Announcing 2025 WBFI Member Awards Winners 

By rzabel@nonprofitresources.us | October 17, 2025

Announcing 2025 WBFI Member Awards Winners The WBFI Member Awards Program was created to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to the wild bird feeding community, highlighting remarkable companies, innovative products, and dedicated retailers. Click here to learn more about the 2024 winners.   This year, we opened up the selection process to our passionate birding…

WBFI Ask Your Target Market 2025 Research

By ebennett@wbfi.org | August 26, 2025

WBFI State of Bird Feeding Report 2025   The Wild Bird Feeding Institute and the charitable WBFI Research Foundation are excited to publish the findings of our new report that shows insights into the growth of the wild bird feeding industry in partnership with Ask Your Target Market (AYTM).   The report shows key insights so…

#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.

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The only central network of organizations supporting the Wild Bird Feeding Industry.

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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. 

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