Your Subscription has expired! Renew now and get a FREE YEAR, click here for details. Can’t view the images? Click here to see them. If you would like to change or edit your email preferences, please visit your Personal Preferences page. Your Subscription has expired! Renew now and get a FREE YEAR, Click here for details. Click here for details Ready for summer? From birding tips to backyard wisdom, we've got you covered with the June/July issue of Birds & Blooms. Find out why hummingbird banding is so important to the species' survival; beat the heat with 40+ plant picks to survive warm conditions; and learn how you can make a hummingbird feeder using inexpensive PVC pipes. Hummingbird Banding You always hear about the banding of songbirds and raptors, but rarely about hummingbird banding. Turns out that it's an extremely specialized activity. Top 10 Hummingbird Plants We have a great plant recommendation in every color. Take a look at these nectar-rich hummingbird flowers and plants in a rainbow of gorgeous colors. Colorful Shade Tolerant Plants A shade garden isn’t doomed to dreary, colorless choices. Today’s shade tolerant plants are more colorful than ever. Life of a Female Hummingbird Though more subtly colored and less flamboyant in their actions than male hummers, the typical female hummingbird leads a more active and interesting life! Homemade PVC Bird Feeder Create this whimsical PVC Bird Feeder for hummingbirds with materials you can find at your local hardware and craft stores. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE EDITORS Got Hummingbirds? Earn your hummingbird certification with birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman (Kaufman Field Guides)! You'll set your own schedule with this 100% online course that teaches expert tips for identifying, attracting and gardening for hummingbirds! WHAT'S NEW ON BIRDS & BLOOMS Check out the latest posts on our website! All About Bird Songs Identifying Weeds in Your Garden Attracting Western Hummingbirds Stay Connected! %%[VAR @twitterlogo, SET @twitterlogo = '' ]%% %%[VAR @googleplus, SET @googleplus = '' ]%% %%=v(@twitterlogo)=%% %%=v(@googleplus)=%% Email Preferences | Unsubscribe  | Privacy Policy | Sign up Have a question about your magazine subscription? Click Customer Care. This email was sent to: %%EMAIL_ADDRESS%% Copyright 2014 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC All rights reserved 5400 S. 60th St., P.O. 991 Greendale, WI 53129-0991