National Bird-Feeding Month Explained

February is National Bird-Feeding Month in the United States.^{[1] [2]} This celebratory month was created to educate the public on the wild bird feeding and watching hobby.^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]} Because of National Bird-Feeding Month, February has become the month most recognized with wild bird feeding promotions and activities.^[8]

History

On February 23, 1994, Congressman John Porter (R-IL) proclaimed February as National Bird-Feeding Month when he read a resolution into the Congressional Record. Below is the formal resolution that he read.^[9]

In 2013, Westbrook Boys Varsity Basketball began their state playoff run with the theme "Feed The Birds."

Past themes

Each year, a new theme for National Bird-Feeding Month is selected, and promoted by the National Bird-Feeding Society. The theme for 2012 was "If You Feed Them, They Will Come..."

The theme for 2011 was "Most Wanted - America's Top Ten Backyard Birds" and features ten species from the east and west that are among the most popular to attract. In 2010, the theme was “Hatching Out – An Introduction to the Wild Bird Feeding Hobby.”

External links

• National Bird-Feeding Month
• National Bird-Feeding Society

Notes and References

1. "Bosak, Chris. "A Change in Attitude Regarding Feeding Birds." The Hour [Norwalk, CT] 3 February 2010.
2. Rugg, Jeff. "It's National Bird-Feeding Month." The Herald-Mail [Hagerstown, MD] 5 February 2010.
3. Baicich, Paul J. "Revitalizing the NBFS". Bird Watcher's Digest Nov./Dec. 2009: 11. Print.
4. Baicich, Paul J., Margaret A. Barker and Carrol L. Henderson. Feeding Wild Birds: A Short History in America (USA: Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc., 2010)
5. Horn, David J. "February: National Bird-Feeding Month Opportunities." Bird Education Network Bulletin. 4 February 2010. Web.
6. Richins, Vanessa. “Celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month with Pine Cone Bird Feeders.” Vanessa's Trees and Shrubs Blog About.com. 2 February 2010. Web.
7. Stiteler, Sharon. “Wild Bird Centers Takes Over National Bird-Feeding Society.” Birding Business News. Birding Business Magazine. 15 June 2009. Web.
8. Petersen, Wayne R. and Paul J. Baicich. “February: National Bird Feeding Month and GBBC.” The Birding Community E-bulletin. 2 February 2010. Web.
9. U.S. House. Representative John Porter of Illinois speaking on National Wild Bird Feeding Month. 103rd Cong. Congressional Record (23 February 1994). Volume 140.