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.

Look! An egret!

A Shrub Above • As gardens thaw, this yellow treasure shines bright.

Create a Safe Bird Haven • Dish out seeds in a healthy environment.

THE FEED

Early-Blooming Shrubs • Greet spring with pretty plants that shine all season.

Easy as One, Two, Tree! • Seven things to do before adding a new sapling to your property.

What Makes a Wader • The physical traits that herons, egrets and bitterns share.

Hints of Spring • Readers photograph birds in thawing backyards and parks.

A true blue TRIO • Find out which of the three North American bluebirds call your area home, and learn how to win them over with the right food and habitat.

Oasis • 10 easy ways to make your yard a better place for birds, bees, butterflies and more.

ALONG THE WATER’S EDGE • Known for their fondness for life in wet habitats, wading birds can be found near lakes, swamps and more. Dive into these amazing reader photos.

Ask the Experts • Pros weigh in on spring gardening and birding questions.

Busy Bees • Fuzzy, gentle and efficient, mason bees are champion pollinators. Here’s why you want to attract them to your garden.

What’s your favorite early spring bloomer? • Readers share the flowers that they most look forward to seeing after a long winter.

Caption This! • Who’s saying what in this busy birdbath scene?

Pink Petals • See how many colorful blooms you can name.

FOR THE READER

Birds & Blooms

Eyes on Irises • There’s more to this floral family than can be seen in the backyard.