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Birds Not Coming to Your Feeder? Here’s What to Do
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (98+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Aug. 18, 2026 Don't panic if it seems like birds are not coming to your bird feeders. See what the experts say you should do to welcome a backyard flock. “New neighbors moved in nearby and…...
8 New Finds Birds & Blooms Editors Are Loving Right Now
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (436+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Updated on Aug. 13, 2026 From high-tech feeders and rugged binoculars to cozy apparel and bird-themed gear, explore our handpicked recommendations for August! Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from…...
6 Secrets to Take Award-Worthy Hummingbird Photos
2+ week, 5+ day ago (502+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 29, 2026 We asked contest winners and finalists to share the techniques, camera settings and field-tested habits that turn fleeting moments into award-worthy images. “If I don’t take the test shots and go back and…...
Award-Winning Bird Photography Tips You Need to Know
2+ week, 5+ day ago (136+ words) Birds and Blooms Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 29, 2026 “Instead of chasing the birds, take the time to learn their behavior and patterns,” Ryan advises. “Creating a welcoming environment and paying attention to their calls allows you to anticipate…...
How Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Birds?
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (307+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 16, 2026 Wildfire smoke isn't good for anyone — human or bird. Here's how smoke affects your feeder guests, and what you can do to help them. As summer temperatures rise and wildfires rage in forests…...
10 Nature Photography Tips From Our Favorite Photographers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 09, 2026 Courtesy Andy Raupp Monarch butterfly Courtesy Ashley Campbell Poppy at Clark Gardens near Weatherford, Texas “I could talk about camera settings but to me, as simple as it sounds, the best habit is…...
Is Picking Up and Saving a Bird Feather Illegal?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (285+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 08, 2026 Can you save that feather you found on the trail and bring it home? In most cases, no — and there could be legal consequences if you do. If you see a feather on…...
Should You Take Down Your Hummingbird Feeder on Vacation?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (486+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 07, 2026 If you're preparing for a long summer trip, add hummingbirds to the checklist. Learn how to safely feed hummingbirds on your vacation. Summer vacation season is in full swing! And so is hummingbird…...
20 Tried-and-True Hummingbird Plants to Grow
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (741+ words) Reviewed by Melinda Myers Fact-checked by Kirsten Schrader Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Updated on Jun. 24, 2026 Want more hummingbirds? Grow these plants! Birds & Blooms readers share the blooming plants that hummingbirds love most in their yards. Linda Taylor, Woodway, Texas Jewel…...
Q&A: TODAY’s Al Roker Talks Backyard Birding and Unexpected Feeder Guests
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (774+ words) Reviewed by Kirsten Schrader Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies The TODAY Show's Al Roker appreciates the birds in his backyard. Here's what he puts in his feeder, and why he loves nature. Ask birders why they go birding, and the answers…...