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. 

Lessons from the new book are our subject today.

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.” 

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