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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. Read more about Laura Erickson
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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 |
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What to do to make sure your birdbath attracts birds, not fines
By Laura Erickson |
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You can attract tiny, beautiful hummingbirds to your yard
By Laura Erickson |
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To find proof that spring is on its way, look to winter’s birds
By Laura Erickson |
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By Laura Erickson |
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See great photos of birds, get birdwatching tips, learn about birding events, and more!
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