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Kaitlin Stainbrook

location-pin Milwaukee, Wisconsin

School: Beloit College

Expertise: Birding, gardening

Kaitlin Stainbrook

  • Written for: Mental Floss, Birds & Blooms, Travel + Leisure, Bustle and more.

Experience

Kaitlin Stainbrook has been writing about birding and gardening for nearly a decade. As the associate editor of Birds & Blooms magazine, she wrote and edited articles across a wide range of topics from houseplants to hummingbirds. She's worked closely with top birding and gardening experts and continues to learn everything she can about the natural world around us.

Education

Bachelor's degree in creative writing and Japanese from Beloit College

Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies


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Articles

Grow American Holly Plants to Deck Your Yard

Have a holly, jolly backyard with American holly. Plant perks include evergreen foliage and red berries in winter that birds love to eat.

Fact or Fiction: Will Birds Get Sick if They Eat Rice?

You may have heard that feeding birds rice is bad for them and should be avoided. Learn if this is true or just an old wives' tale.

Are Grape Jelly Feeders Dangerous for Hummingbirds?

Grape jelly feeders attract fruit-eating birds, but is there a risk to hummingbirds? Learn how to feed jelly safely and alternative bird foods.