Attracting Birds
 Laura Erickson
Contributing Editor Laura Erickson is a talented author, radio producer, and public speaker who has dedicated her professional life to the love, understanding, and protection of birds. "Snow Bird," her first article in Birder's World (now BirdWatching), appeared in December 2003. It described the migration and winter habits of the American Robin. Her column "Attracting Birds," about attracting, feeding, sheltering, and understanding the birds in your backyard, appears in every issue of the magazine.

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Keeping a yard list is fun, and making yours grow is easy

By Laura Erickson
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How a sudden influx of squirrels overwhelmed my laissez-faire ­attitude — and what I did about it

By Laura Erickson
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Can you keep Merlins, Cooper’s Hawks, and other predators from hunting in your backyard?

By Laura Erickson
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Economize on your feeding while increasing its value to your birds

By Laura Erickson
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Rely on native trees and shrubs to attract a host of birds with a minimum of effort

By Laura Erickson
Keep it clean

What to do to make sure your birdbath attracts birds, not fines

By Laura Erickson
Nine feeding rules

You can attract tiny, beautiful hummingbirds to your yard

By Laura Erickson
Attracting Birds: Finches in the vanguard

To find proof that spring is on its way, look to winter’s birds

By Laura Erickson
Provide high-calorie meals that will help birds survive the winter
By Laura Erickson
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