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Redpoll Brings Lively Cheer To Cool-weather Feeders
Birds & Blooms

Redpoll Brings Lively Cheer To Cool-weather Feeders

The resilient common redpoll brings lively cheer to cool-weather feeders.

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2 mins  |
October/November 2019
Zookeepers Gone Wild!
New York magazine

Zookeepers Gone Wild!

Joe Exotic bred lions, tigers, and ligers by the dozens at his roadside zoo. He was a 21st-century Barnum who found an equally extraordinary nemesis.

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10+ mins  |
September 2-15, 2019
Pit Bull Fights Off Six-foot Shark To Save Best Friend!
Globe

Pit Bull Fights Off Six-foot Shark To Save Best Friend!

Pit bull fights off six-foot shark to save best friend!

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1 min  |
September 9, 2019
Bee-hind The Buzz
Birds & Blooms

Bee-hind The Buzz

Learn the sweet truth about these honey producers.

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1 min  |
August/September 2019
Must-See Butterflies And Summer Blooms
Birds & Blooms

Must-See Butterflies And Summer Blooms

Readers captured the brief moments when these fast-flying garden guests paused among summer foliage.

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2 mins  |
August/September 2019
Summer Birds! Attract Goldfinches And Other Bright Visitors
Birds & Blooms

Summer Birds! Attract Goldfinches And Other Bright Visitors

Colorful hummingbirds and other unexpected sightings are the highlight of the season.

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2 mins  |
August/September 2019
Wyoming's Wild Side
Birds & Blooms

Wyoming's Wild Side

Three must-see stops within Grand Teton National Park.

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1 min  |
August/September 2019
The State Of Monarchs
Birds & Blooms

The State Of Monarchs

Explore the silver lining of butterflies in limbo.

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2 mins  |
August/September 2019
The Golden Birds
Birds & Blooms

The Golden Birds

Bring bright, thistle-loving beauties to your backyard.

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2 mins  |
August/September 2019
Perfectly Imperfect Plumage
Birds & Blooms

Perfectly Imperfect Plumage

Discover why birds develop surprising and irregular feather colors.

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4 mins  |
August/September 2019
Invite More Butterflies
Birds & Blooms

Invite More Butterflies

Colorful, easy-to-grow plants for a nectar-packed garden.

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3 mins  |
August/September 2019
Grow A Desert Oasis
Birds & Blooms

Grow A Desert Oasis

Easy ways to combat drought, extreme temperatures and rock-filled soil.

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3 mins  |
August/September 2019
Help Your Pet Live Longer
Reader's Digest US

Help Your Pet Live Longer

With the right care, you can enhance the quality—and quantity—of life for your furry friends

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5 mins  |
July - August 2019
Quick Fixes For Poor Soil
Birds & Blooms

Quick Fixes For Poor Soil

Layer your way to a more productive garden in just one season.

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2 mins  |
June/July 2019
Plant A Hot Spot
Birds & Blooms

Plant A Hot Spot

Fuel late-season hummingbirds with these fall-blooming nectar picks.

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3 mins  |
June/July 2019
Illuminating Lunas
Birds & Blooms

Illuminating Lunas

Learn more about this beautiful celestial moth.

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1 min  |
June/July 2019
Hummingbirds At Home
Birds & Blooms

Hummingbirds At Home

A dream of finding an active nest came true.

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2 mins  |
June/July 2019
West Coast Cuties
Birds & Blooms

West Coast Cuties

Full feeders and fanciful flowers keep Anna’s hummingbirds in backyards year-round.

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2 mins  |
June/July 2019
Southwest Hot Spots
Birds & Blooms

Southwest Hot Spots

Explore nature in southeastern Arizona.

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1 min  |
June/July 2019
Hungry, Hungry Hummingbirds
Birds & Blooms

Hungry, Hungry Hummingbirds

10 feeding tricks to keep your backyard buzzing with nectar-loving birds.

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3 mins  |
June/July 2019
Hummingbird Tales
Birds & Blooms

Hummingbird Tales

It takes a lot of patience, a bit of skill and some luck to capture a winning photo of these tiny, fast-flying birds. Readers rose to the challenge in last year’s first-ever Birds & Blooms hummingbird photo contest. Here are the stories behind a few of the best shots.

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4 mins  |
June/July 2019
Keep Invasives Out
Birds & Blooms

Keep Invasives Out

Replace aggressive species with native plants that support your local wildlife.

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2 mins  |
April/May 2019
Sanctuaries
Birds & Blooms

Sanctuaries

Easy ways to attract feathered friends to a yard of any size.

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3 mins  |
April/May 2019
Horicon Highlights
Birds & Blooms

Horicon Highlights

Three must-do’s at this marshy bird hot spot.

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1 min  |
April/May 2019
Revel In Spring
Birds & Blooms

Revel In Spring

Readers share shots of birds taking a dip, raising their young and more.

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3 mins  |
April/May 2019
Host A Feeding Frenzy!
Birds & Blooms

Host A Feeding Frenzy!

Maximize backyard traffic with tried-and-true tips from the pros.

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4 mins  |
April/May 2019
Legendary Tulips
Birds & Blooms

Legendary Tulips

Quirky facts about these popular spring bloomers.

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1 min  |
April/May 2019
Hottest Plants Of 2019
Birds & Blooms

Hottest Plants Of 2019

Snap up these new favorites full of dazzle and function.

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3 mins  |
April/May 2019
Deter Furry Pests
Birds & Blooms

Deter Furry Pests

Simple tips to discourage destructive creatures.

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2 mins  |
April/May 2019
Blooms Galore - Purples, Pinks And Yellows, Oh My!
Birds & Blooms

Blooms Galore - Purples, Pinks And Yellows, Oh My!

Flowers are the true stars of the growing season, and they shine in these reader snapshots.

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2 mins  |
April/May 2019