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Kaitlin Stainbrook

Kaitlin Stainbrook, Associate Editor, Birds & Blooms Although Kaitlin is a newbie when it comes to birding and gardening, she loves getting to learn on the job. (She's already impressed a few friends by being able to identify a couple songbirds!) Previously, she worked on other Reader's Digest magazines like Reminisce and Country Woman. Hidden talents include playing the ukulele and speaking Japanese.
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Meet the Jays: Blue Jays, California Scrub-Jays and Steller’s Jays

Whether you think they're brilliant or bullies, there's plenty to discover about these clever corvids. Learn about blue jays and other common jay species.

7 Amazing Facts About Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants grow in wetlands where nutrients are scarce, so they turn to living creatures...

7 Illuminating Facts About Fireflies

When the sun goes down, fireflies glow up. Read on to learn more about these...

21 Stunning Hummingbird Photos You Need to See

Step into the world of hummingbirds with these amazing reader photos.

How to Get Kids Excited About Birding

Give your favorite kids an adventure in their own backyard.
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9 Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Flowers

Celebrate the Stars and Stripes with a flower garden bursting with patriotic pride.

3 Different Ways to Grow Moss

Go mad for moss! One easy-growing plant, three ways to cultivate it.

8 Heartfelt Gardening Memories with Mom

Birds & Blooms readers recount their favorite memories of gardening with Mom or Grandma in...

5 Elegant Japanese Garden Styles to Try

A touch of Japan adds minimalist style to your own backyard.

Top 6 Pink and White Spring-Blooming Trees

Celebrate spring with a pink or white flowering tree and attract more birds to your...

7 Surprising Facts About Dandelions

Unexpectedly nutritious and tasty, dandelions have plenty of benefits.

6 Extraordinary Past Uses for Ordinary Plants

Travel back in time to discover unexpected uses for everyday plants.

Is This Insect a Moth or Butterfly?

Many people think moths are the nighttime equivalent of butterflies, but it’s not quite that...

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ladybugs

Learn why you want this charming insect in your backyard.

The Basics of Bird Beaks

No matter the challenge, birds have the perfect tools for the job, right in front...

Find the Perfect Bird Festival For You

From tiny hummingbirds in Arizona to elegant hawks in New Jersey, there's a bird party...

Winter Songbird ID Quiz

Let it snow! How many songbirds do you know?

Meet Merlin: the Must-Have Bird ID App

Solve bird ID mysteries with the help of Cornell Lab of Ornithology's app.

Get the Dirt on Air Plants

These spindly plants called tillandsia are tenacious enough to skip the soil and add funky...