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Fat Bird Week 2026<\/h1>\n

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Let\u2019s celebrate our chunky native birds and learn how to help them! Every day from May 8th through May 15th<\/strong> you’ll get the chance to vote for your favorite bulbous bird.<\/p>\n

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How does voting work?<\/h2>\n

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Our 8 chubby contestants compete in a single elimination, bracket-style tournament.<\/p>\n

The first round of voting will open at 9am CST on Friday, May 8th and voting will remain open for 48 hours. The second round of voting opens at 9am CST on Sunday, May 10th and will remain open for 24 hours. The following rounds open at 9am CST and will last 24 hours until the final round on Friday, May 15th. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 18th.<\/p>\n

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Meet the contestants<\/h2>\n

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Why do we care about Wisconsin’s fat birds?<\/h2>\n

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In the world of birds, a fat bird is a healthy bird. Fat acts as a great lightweight source of energy for these important pollinators. Many of our favorite native Wisconsin species are also migratory birds and can pack on 50-100% of their body weight to store up enough energy for their long journey. For our non-migratory chonkers, they are able to fluff out their feathers during the winter months to stay warm.<\/p>\n

Fat, healthy birds benefit our environment in a variety of ways. As key pollinators, birds disperse seeds, pollinate plants, and help manage pests in farmlands and forests. Birds also have significant mental health benefits for humans and support Wisconsin\u2019s $2.6 billion wildlife watching economy. Known as \u201ccanaries in the coal mine,\u201d birds can alert both people and wildlife to unhealthy conditions, too. What are the four biggest ways you can help? Plant native species, prevent window strikes, buy bird-friendly coffee, and participate in the Great Wisconsin Birdathon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Gather your flock for the Great Wisconsin Birdathon!<\/h2>\n

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Inspired to get more involved with bird conservation or birdwatching? Join the 15th annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon<\/a>!<\/p>\n

The Great Wisconsin Birdathon is Wisconsin\u2019s largest fundraiser for bird conservation.\u00a0It\u2019s like a walk-a-thon style fundraiser, but instead of logging miles, our participants are logging bird sightings!<\/strong>\u00a0Each year, bird enthusiasts from across the state raise support and awareness for bird conservation by forming a team or donating to a team.<\/p>\n

The funds are collected and managed by NRF through the Bird Protection Fund<\/a>. BPF projects include conservation of Wisconsin\u2019s most threatened and endangered bird species; creation and protection of crucial breeding, stopover, and overwintering habitat; research and monitoring; and education and outreach.<\/p>\n

Birdathon teams can participate any day from\u00a0April 15th to June 15th<\/strong>, and donations are accepted from March 15th to June 30th. Participation is free and all skill levels are welcome to join.<\/p>\n

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Bring Fat Bird Week to your workplace<\/h2>\n

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Gather your co-workers for some friendly competition and place bets on who you think will win each round of Wisconsin Fat Bird Week, all while raising funds for bird conservation! Print out our bracket and host a \u201cpay to play\u201d competition where you and your colleagues make a donation to enter your bracket of predictions. At the end of the competition, the prize money could be split between the winner and NRF\u2019s Bird Protection Fund<\/a>, which supports the conservation of our state\u2019s most threatened and endangered bird species.<\/p>\n

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Fat Bird Week 2025<\/h1>\n

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\u00a0Fat Bird Week 2024<\/h1>\n

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Watch our webinar: “Four Ways to keep Wisconsin’s Birds Fat and Healthy”<\/h2>\n

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Learn all about the easiest ways to help keep our native bird population fat, healthy, and flying. The four biggest actions people can take: plant native species, prevent window strikes, buy bird-friendly coffee, and participate in the Great Wisconsin Birdathon. At the webinar, the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin Fat Bird Week was officially announced!<\/p>\n

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Banner photo by Ken & Barb Wardius<\/em><\/p>\n

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