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Birds & Blooms

June/July 2018
Magazine

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.


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Frequency: Every other month Pages: 76 Publisher: Trusted Media Brands Inc. Edition: June/July 2018

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: May 11, 2018

Formats

OverDrive Magazine

subjects

Travel & Outdoor

Languages

English

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.


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