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.
It’s hummingbird time!
This Month
A Sweet Treat • Grow this nectar-rich salvia to feed more hummingbirds.
Toughest Bird on the Block • Get to know the feisty rufous hummingbird.
THE FEED
Nectar Perfection • These easy-to-grow annuals are filled with the sweet stuff hummingbirds and butterflies can’t resist.
Blooms Go Bold • Spice up your summer garden with easy-to-grow flowers in hot hues.
A Hummingbird Home • Zoom in on one of these teeny-tiny nests and take a tour of its artful structure.
Flying Gems • Hummingbirds zip and zoom at high speeds through backyards, but these readers were lucky enough to capture the magic on camera.
8 Flowers Hummingbirds Love • Readers captured energetic birds zipping through their gardens. These nectar-rich blooms keep them buzzing back for more.
name that tune • TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE OF IDENTIFYING BIRDS BY THEIR SWEET MELODIES. IT’S EASY WITH THESE EXPERT TIPS.
5 SECRET Hummingbirds HOT SPOTS • The West is best when it comes to hummingbirds. Variations in terrain and rainfall create diverse habitats that attract up to 17 species. At these must-visit parks, the odds are high you’ll see many types of hummingbirds, including a few rare ones.
JOIN IN ON A BANDING DEMO • Watch and help the pros band hummingbirds.
Ask the Experts • How to deter squirrels in the garden, plus hummingbird tips and more.
Backyard Showers • Attract more hummingbirds to your space with moving water.
Step into Bird History • Three reasons to visit John James Audubon State Park.
What plants do hummingbirds love most? • Readers say these nectar-filled flowers are super popular among their winged guests.
Caption This! • A hummingbird visits a colorful bloom and sees its double.
Backyard Bugs • How many of these common insects can you identify?
FOR THE READER
The Great Sphinxes • Watch for these moths as they mimic hummingbird behaviors.