Birds and Blooms Extra

Even more of what you love from North America's #1 bird and garden magazine, celebrating the beauty in your own backyard.  Published on the months in between the Birds and Blooms magazine, Extra features vivid photographs, useful tips and expert advice to inform, inspire, and connect enthusiasts who share a passion for backyard birds and gardening.

Welcome,Warblers

THEY’RE BACK!

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OH, MAMA!

Spring Firecracker • Big Bang offers bursts of color and plenty pollinator perks.

A Gem of a Bunting • Attract these vibrant birds with a combination of scrubby cover and millet.

THE FEED

Fresh on the Menu • Shake up your garden and kitchen with new veggie varieties.

Ready, Set... Mulch! • Give your gardens a boost with this essential step.

Just for Mom • Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Nature’s Best • Talented readers show off their inspiring spring captures.

Bee Cheat Sheet • Here are four types to spy in your backyard—each with its own buzz-worthy habits.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF Warblers • They are perhaps the most colorful and awe-inspiring birds around, even if they can be tricky to track down. Of the more than 50 species in North America, these 10 deserve special accolades—and your undivided attention.

VIN FINES • Often overlooked, these twisting plants are an incredible asset, providing shelter for wildlife,vertical color and even a bit of privacy.

Motherly Love • Sweet moments between bird moms and their young, as captured by readers.

Ask the Experts • Follow pro tips to help nesting birds and to care for summer plants.

MEET THE EXPERTS

Maine Puffin Adventures • Embark on three island tours of restored seabird colonies.

Project Puffin visitor center dives into history.

What are your favorite plants for shade? • Here are the flowers and shrubs readers like to place in the sheltered areas of their yards.

Caption This! • A mother and child grackle duo have a conversation.

Backyard Safari • Zebra swallowtails add an element of adventure to any garden.

Zebra swallowtail

Caterpillar Nurseries • Identify the host plants they eat before becoming butterflies.

FOR THE READER

Birds & Blooms

Bird Feeder Math • Numbers you should know to keep fliers coming back for more.