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George Harrison

location-pin Hubertus, Wisconsin

Expertise: Birding, gardening for birds, backyard wildlife

George Harrison

  • Award-winning nature writer and photographer.
  • Served as a birding expert for Birds & Blooms.
  • Author of 13 books, including The Backyard Bird Watcher, Garden Birds of America, America’s Favorite Backyard Wildlife and Squirrel Wars.
  • Served as both managing editor and field editor of National Wildlife.

Experience

George H. Harrison, an award-winning nature writer and photographer, served as a birding expert for Birds & Blooms magazine. Additionally he is the author of 13 books, including The Backyard Bird Watcher, Garden Birds of America, America’s Favorite Backyard Wildlife and Squirrel Wars and he hosted six PBS television specials. While working at National Wildlife Federation, he served as both managing editor and field editor of National Wildlife.

Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies

For nearly 30 years, Birds & Blooms, a Trusted Media Brand, has been inspiring readers to have a lifelong love of birding, gardening and nature. We are the #1 bird and garden magazine in North America and a trusted online resource for over 15 million outdoor enthusiasts annually. Our library of thousands of informative articles and how-tos has been written by trusted journalists and fact-checked by bird and garden experts for accuracy. In addition to our staff of experienced gardeners and bird-watchers, we hire individuals who have years of education and hands-on experience with birding, bird feeding, gardening, butterflies, bugs and more. Learn more about Birds & Blooms, our field editor program, and our submission guidelines.

Articles

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Everything You Need to Know About Hummingbird Nests

Watching hummingbirds is more fun when you find a hummingbird nest with hummingbird eggs. Learn how to attract these tiny fliers to nest in your yard.
Robins feed their young

Bird Mating Behavior: Who’s the Boss?

When it comes to bird mating for species like American robins and house wrens, it’s the female birds who run the show!
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12 Winter Birds Myths and Facts: Do Birds Get Cold?

Do birds get cold? Some birders worry winter birds will freeze on cold nights or in bird baths. Our expert has the winter bird facts.