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.

An Unforgettable Owl

Season Finale • This late-summer native shines in living color and fuels fall pollinators

Common Complexity • With striking looks and cunning minds, ravens stand out in the bird world

Best Berry Shrubs • These showy shrubs do more than brighten the backyard. They deliver dense shelter and nutrient-rich fruits that help sustain local birds and migrating species when they need them most.

Matching Fall Fashion • In autumn plumage, these warblers can be tricky to tell apart

Plants with Appetites • Learn how to take care of—and feed—the carnivores of the plant world

Sights of Autumn • Readers capture the essence of the season with stunning bird photos

FEATHERED FURY • Find out how birds fight back against threats in the wild

Fall Garden Fixes • Leave the leaves, and tackle these other outdoor chores instead

A BIRDER’S GETAWAY • Grab your binoculars (and sunscreen!) and get ready for a weekend of action-packed birding adventure on Sanibel and Captiva Islands

OWLS IN FOCUS • From quirky to cuddly to majestic, owls are captivating. These incredible images from readers highlight the many personalities of these mysterious birds of the night.

Ask the Experts • The pros answer puzzling backyard questions

Keystone Plant Basics • Elevate your eco-friendly impact with the most beneficial plants for your area

What are your fave fall birds? • Readers share the feathered fliers that make autumn landscapes shine

Caption This! • What could this burrowing owl be looking at?

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Birds & Blooms

Owls of the North • Get the hootworthy scoop on great gray owls