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8 New Finds Birds & Blooms Editors Are Loving Right Now
3+ day, 11+ 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…...
Beloved Bald Eagle ‘Jackie’ Dies After Weeks In Intensive Care
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (274+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Aug. 10, 2026 Following testing and treatment for severe anemia, Jackie — half of the 'Jackie and Shadow' bald eagle pair — has died. Here's what we know. Weeks of uncertainty followed. While Ojai’s initial testing determined she…...
6 Secrets to Take Award-Worthy Hummingbird Photos
2+ week, 4+ 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, 4+ 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…...
10 Fall Flower Pictures That Showcase Autumn's Beauty
3+ week, 4+ day ago (330+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 22, 2026 Learn how to help monarch butterflies during their fall migration. Courtesy Lori R. Bramble “I can’t wait for fall! It’s my favorite time of the year, and I like to get different color mums…...
6 Ways to Prep Your Garden for Winter
3+ week, 4+ day ago (269+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 22, 2026 Garden prep for winter smarter, not harder! These tips and tricks from Birds & Blooms readers make preparing fun — and easy, too. Some plants can become overcrowded or bloom less intensely if they aren’t…...
Famous Bald Eagle Jackie Injured in California
3+ week, 6+ day ago (395+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 20, 2026 Jackie, one half of the beloved 'Jackie and Shadow' pair, sustained an injury over the weekend of July 17. Here's what's being done to help. While we love nature and can come to see…...
Gardening and Wildfire Smoke: What You Need to Know
1+ mon, 6+ hour ago (222+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 16, 2026 Gardening is a beloved summer activity, but what happens when wildfire smoke and ash blows in? Find out if the smoke will impact your plants. When cleaning off your plants, avoid using leaf…...
How Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Birds?
1+ mon, 8+ hour 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…...
Do Possums Eat Ticks? True or False
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (211+ words) Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies Published on Jul. 14, 2026 Social media loves to claim that opossums eat 5,000 ticks in a week, but is it true? Do possums eat ticks? Find out the facts. Here’s what you should know about nature’s tick control,…...