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
New Year, New Bloom • Winter heath shines far before spring arrives.
Cardinal Rules • Get to know one of North America’s most iconic species and learn how to attract them.
Bird-Approved Berries • Grow these plants to serve a menu of tasty treats.
Keep the Holiday Alive • Easy ways to give your Christmas tree a second life.
Feeding Cheat Sheet • Attract the birds you want with the foods they love.
Let It Snow! • Get into the spirit of the season with birds in wintry wonderlands.
Give a Gift • Find something for everyone on your list, whether they love birds, gardening or butterflies.
SNOW BIRDS • EMBARK ON A WINTER ADVENTURE IN SEARCH OF THESE EXTRA-SPECIAL FLIERS—NAMED FOR THEIR WHITE PLUMAGE.
GROW WITH THE FLOW • Nine fun ways to fuel your favorite hobby even in winter.
VOTE IN THE BACKYARD PHOTO CONTEST • Help us crown a winner!
Ask the Experts • How to keep plants happy in winter, tricky bird identification and more!
Be a Better Birder • Seven things every nature lover should know.
Experience Eagles • Three terrific ways to see birds at the National Eagle Center.
What are your garden goals for next spring? • A new year signals a fresh start. Here’s how readers plan to make the most of it.
Caption This! • What is this adorably curious eastern towhee thinking about?
Standing Out • How many of these winter warriors can you ID?
FOR THE READER
Birds & Blooms
Outdoor Laboratories • Get involved in a nature-driven study with citizen science projects.