THE FALL bird migration is under way, and that means the cast of characters we’re seeing and hearing in the garden is changing quickly, as we say goodbye for now to some species, and keep a close eye out for any southbound travelers who may stop in for a short visit. I love to watch for signs of both—and can’t imagine a day that doesn’t involve watching birds at least a little. That’s why I was happy to learn about a fun new book about bird-watching basics by the editors of  “BWD Magazine” that ventures into related topics, too….like how to make your garden attractive to more birds. I set out decades ago to make a garden for the birds, and it’s hard to remember a day since that hasn’t involved some degree of engagement with both parts of the picture—plants and birds. Including lots and lots and lots of bird watching. Today’s guests are Jessica Vaughan and Julie Zickefoose—both of whom are editors at “BWD Magazine” (formerly “Bird Watchers Digest”), and are now, along with their colleague Dawn Hewitt, also the authors of a new edition of the book “Bird Watching for Dummies” (affiliate link). We talked about bird-feeding […]

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