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.

Keeping the Magic Alive

Deck the Halls • Keep birds merry and your backyard bright with this classic

Winter Gems • With raspberry-red feathers, pine grosbeaks cheer up chilly landscapes wherever they land

Trailing Houseplants • Simple, easy-to-grow plants for hanging containers

Christmas Tree Do’s and Don’ts • These pro tips will help you get the most out of this classic holiday fixture

Festive Feathers • Readers braved the winter chill to capture these snowy snapshots of the season’s most beautiful birds

It’s All in the Needles • Get to know the greenery to identify these conifers

the mysterious lives of NIGHTHAWKS • These creatures of contradiction aren’t hawks and aren’t the most active at night, but they are worth knowing

COOL AS A Camellia • When temperatures drop, most plants wait out the chilly months, but camellias put on a show. Discover how to have these beauties thriving in your yard.

Adventure Awaits • Pack your bags, get on board and find your next vacation destination in these captivating photos from far-flung travels

ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST

Ask the Experts • Pros provide insight on puzzling plant and bird questions

Ready to Fly • For birders, spring migration is something to look forward to and be celebrated, but how do birds know when it’s time to begin their travels?

What gear is on your wish list? • Get gifting ideas for your favorite birder or gardener from like-minded readers sharing what they want to better enjoy their hobbies

Caption This! • A curious chickadee makes a new friend

FOR THE READER

Birds & Blooms

Flocking Together • Count birds for science with birders around the globe