I haven't read the whole thread yet, but wanted to mention a magazine I enjoy so much. It is BIRDS and BLOOMS.
My grandson asked me to buy some magazines for his School, so I ordered this for my sister and a friend.
Anyone want to order to help the school, just freepmail me, as you can order on line and its cheap for the best issues around.
I bought the Birds and Blooms book, "Birds in Your Backyard," this year. I've been reading on it a little at a time.