Attracting Birds
May 2006
 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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Attract hummingbirds and other birds with shelter-providing trees and shrubs, seed- and nectar-producing wildflowers, and water for drinking and bathing.
Find out how easy it is to attract cardinals, orioles, and other birds with seeds, oranges, suet, and other treats, and see which birds are seen most frequently at bird feeders.
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