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Lori Vanover

Lori Vanover is the senior digital editor for Birds & Blooms. She enjoys growing vegetables in containers and raised beds and watching for birds in her backyard.
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20 Incredibly Cute Chickadee Pictures

Chickadees are friendly and adorable birds. Check out super cute chickadee pictures captured by backyard birders across America.

5 Top-Rated Binoculars for Every Kind of Birdwatcher

Jump-start your new birdwatching hobby with binoculars that are perfect for the whole family!

10 Easy-to-Grow Houseplants All Plant Parents Need

Calling all gardeners! We found 10 low-maintenance houseplants sold on Amazon.com that will beautify your...

Where Do Hummingbirds Migrate in Winter?

As the weather turns colder, hummingbirds migrate to places where food is plentiful. Find out...

Our Top 10 Favorite Sports Team Bird Mascots

Cheer for these professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey teams with bird mascots!

15 Outstanding Pictures of Owls

Admire these spectacular reader photos of owl species found across America, including snowy owls, burrowing...

8 Beautiful Bird Face Masks Available on Etsy

Stay healthy and show off your love of birding, gardening and nature with these lovely...

Discover the Truth About Common Hummingbird Myths

Should you add red dye to hummingbird feeders? Find out as we separate hummingbird myths...

Save Up to 70% on Outdoor Furniture and Accessories in Wayfair’s Way Day Sale

Create a gorgeous outdoor oasis in your backyard with stylish patio furniture, accessories and more...

Meet Gray Catbirds and How to Attract Them

Calling all catbirds! Follow these easy tips to attract more of these popular songbirds to...

15 Simply Stunning Photos of Northern Cardinals

Cardinals are among the most popular and beloved birds in America, and these gorgeous photos...

5 Nature Books for Kids That Make Perfect Back-to-School Gifts

Share your love of nature with educational books about birds, gardening and wildlife that will...

Plant a Caterpillar Cafe in Your Butterfly Garden

Add a mix of flowering shrubs, annuals and perennials to attract hungry caterpillars to visit...

10 Woodpecker Species Birders Should Know

Readers share photos of woodpeckers that show the beauty of these amazing birds. Look for...

This Hummingbird Feeder Looks Just Like a Ferris Wheel!

Attract more hummingbirds to visit your yard with this whimsical sugar water feeder.

How to Build a DIY Bug Hotel

Learn how to create a DIY bug hotel where your beneficial backyard insects can put...

Plant Parents Will Love These Limited Edition Houseplants

If you're looking for a unique, eye-catching houseplant for your home or office, check out...

10 Backyard Garden Sheds Cute Enough to Live In

Love cottagecore? Get inspired by these simply charming she-sheds and build your own backyard retreat.

15 Breathtaking Photos of Mourning Doves

Enjoy a collection of photos that capture the beauty of mourning doves in all seasons,...

9 Adorable Shoes for Butterfly Lovers Available on Zappos

Flutter your feet with every step in these stylish shoes decked out with beautiful butterflies.

25 Photos of Warblers You Should Add to Your Life List

Enjoy spectacular reader photos of 25 different warbler species. Birdwatchers love to look for these...