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.

Finding Joy in Birds

Rock the Garden • Attract a crowd of pollinators with Playin’ the Blues salvia.

The Mountain Hummingbird • Listen and look for broad-taileds in their high-elevation homes.

THE FEED • Three helpful hints for spotting broad-taileds.

Totally Tubular • Plant these flowers and watch hummingbirds flock.

Hummingbird Impersonators • At a glance, hummingbird moths can easily be mistaken for their namesake. Here are some of their defining features.

Grow a Memory • Pay tribute to a special person or occasion by planting something meaningful.

Hummingbird Tales • ZIP! ZOOM! SNAP! YOU HAVE TO BE QUICK TO CAPTURE PHOTOS OF THESE TEENSY BIRDS, BUT MANY BIRDS & BLOOMS READERS WERE REWARDED WITH MEMORABLE MOMENTS.

Triple Attraction • With traits that appeal to the big three, birds, butterflies and bees, these powerhouse blooms are top options for a wildlife-friendly garden. From easy-to-grow annuals to hardworking perennials, there’s something for every landscape.

SHUTTERBUG MAGIC • Four readers share their tips for spectacular hummingbird photos.

Ask the Experts • Identify mystery birds, plants and eggs with advice from our pros.

Bird Supermoms • Female hummingbirds amaze with incredible maternal skills.

Traveling Back in Time • See ancient and avian sights at Bandelier National Monument.

How do you keep hummingbird feeders clean? • Readers share tried-and-true tips to keep sugar water safe for their favorite fliers.

Caption This! • A black-chinned hummingbird raised her family in a crowded spot.

Flitting Around • How many hummingbird species can you identify?

FOR THE READER

Birds & Blooms

Eastern Gems • Find out why ruby-throated hummingbirds are tiny marvels.