Birds & Blooms

Birds & Blooms is the #1 bird and garden magazine in North America with more than 1 million subscribers. We pride ourselves in celebrating the “beauty in your own backyard” with a mix of expert advice and personal stories from our family of readers. Our magazine covers a wide range of topics such as attracting hummingbirds, building birdhouses, gardening for butterflies, feeding birds for less, growing veggies, tales of readers’ birding experiences, plus a whole lot more.

FROM THE EDITOR

This Month

Boost Fall Color • Russian sage adds a pop of purple to autumn gardens while attracting your favorite fliers.

Northern Nomads • The resilient common redpoll brings lively cheer to cool-weather feeders.

Precious Metals • Brighten beds and containers with plants featuring gold, silver and copper hues.

EDIBLES TO GROW INDOORS

Indoor Harvest • Grow garden-fresh ingredients year-round.

Nocturnal Hunters • Look for f lashes of white when driving down dark country roads, and you just might spot a barn owl.

Autumn Aplenty • Changing seasons bring cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and beautiful birds.

HOOO'S HIDING IN YOUR BACKYARD • MORE OFTEN HEARD THAN SEEN, THESE 10 ELUSIVE OWLS MAY BE AMONG YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REGULARS.

Berried Treasures • The secret to a bird-friendly backyard is fruit-filled trees and shrubs.

Favorite Fruits • Make your garden more bird-friendly with top picks for berry-filled trees and shrubs.

MIGRATION SECRETS • Discover how birds navigate their awe-inspiring travels.

Ask the Experts • Backyard pros identify fall visitors and foliage.

Night Moves • Learn how owls use their impressive adaptations after dark.

3 Hot Spots on the Coast • Uncover Point Reyes’ abundant wildlife and rich history.

What’s your best tip to deter aggressive birds? • Readers reveal their tricks for attracting more songbirds and fewer feeder hogs.

Caption This! • Two European starlings have a conversation over a meal.

Bold and Beautiful • How many of these black and white birds can you ID?

FOR THE READER

Bird&Blooms

Going Bat-ty • Get to know the misunderstood marvels that benefit your garden.