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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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7 Top-Rated Bird Feeder Squirrel Baffles

If squirrels and raccoons are raiding your bird feeders, try a squirrel baffle. We found the highest rated squirrel baffles that backyard birders recommend.

10 Types of Lilies Gardeners Should Grow

Lilies are beautiful, fragrant blooms for your flower garden. Some lilies are also prized as...

10 Best Peppers to Grow in Your Veggie Garden

Pick the best peppers to grow in your veggie garden with this ultimate pepper plant...

15 Outstanding Pictures of Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks

These beautiful pictures of grosbeaks will show you why this striking black and red species...

Meet the Acrobatic Nashville Warbler

Learn how to identify Nashville warblers. See what these tiny, active songbirds look like, learn...

9 Unique Oriole Feeders Your Birds Will Love

Add a fruit-filled oriole feeder to your backyard. Offer a feast for Baltimore orioles, other...

10 Birds That Look Like Orioles

If you see an orange or yellow bird in your backyard, you might think it's...

How to Identify Baby Orioles and Juvenile Orioles

Spring is here, and it's almost time to look for bird nests and baby birds....

Yellow Warbler vs Goldfinch: How to Tell the Difference

Both of these songbirds are tiny and yellow, but it is possible to tell them...

Discover How Orioles Weave Elaborate Nests

Oriole nests are unique and different from other bird nests. Learn where and how orioles...

Rare Half Male, Half Female Cardinal Spotted in Pennsylvania

A birdwatcher in Pennsylvania confirms a sighting of a half male half female cardinal. Learn...

The Best Bluebird Feeders and Feeding Tips

Choose the best bluebird feeders and follow these feeding tips from fellow birders to attract...

20 Photos of Breathtaking Blue Colored Birds

From blue jays to indigo buntings, how many blue colored birds do you know? Enjoy...

8 Ideas for Attracting and Feeding Birds in Spring

Attract more species to visit your feeders during migration season. Follow these proven tips for...

How to Identify American Redstarts

The American redstart is a stunning, distinctive warbler. Learn how to identify these colorful birds,...

Grow Lesser Calamint, the Perennial Plant of the Year

The 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year is a perfect pick for pollinators. Lesser calamint...

All About Black-Throated Blue (and Green!) Warblers

These birds have similar names, but they look and sound different. Learn to identify black-throated...
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Black-and-White Warblers: The Zebra Birds

The black and white warbler is one of the most striking birds to spot during...

Adorable Spring Birds to Welcome a New Season

From fuzzy ducklings to cute cardinals, shake off winter and get ready for a new...

Pretty in Pink: 10 Shrubs With Pink Flowers

Think pink when planning your garden! From pale pink to magenta, you're sure to find...

15 Beautiful White Flowering Shrubs

If you love white flowers, good news! We found white flowering shrubs for every landscape....

The Prettiest Yellow Flowering Shrubs for Your Yard

Love sunny yellow flowers? These yellow flowering shrubs will add vibrant color to your garden...

Yellow Warblers: The Sunniest Spring Birds

Look and listen for vibrant migrating yellow warblers in springtime. Learn how to identify these...

The 51 Best Spring Bird Pictures Ever

You won't want to miss these beautiful bird pictures! Each photo was submitted by a...

Calling All Birders: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count

If you're a beginning birder or an experienced birdwatcher, join the Great Backyard Bird Count....