What is Birds & Blooms

Birds & Blooms is a consumer magazine and digital app focused on backyard birding, gardening for wildlife, and nature photography. It is offered as a print magazine (sold through retail and third‑party magazine sellers) and as a digital subscription available through the Apple App Store and Google Play, with subscription management varying by platform.

The brand’s publisher manages subscriber services for print and direct‑web subscriptions, while in‑app purchases and recurring digital subscriptions are handled through Apple or Google depending on how you bought access.

How to cancel Birds & Blooms

App Store (iOS): Open the Settings app on your Apple device → tap your name (Apple ID) → Subscriptions → find "Birds & Blooms" → Turn off auto‑renew or choose Cancel Subscription. Turn off auto‑renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel only via your Apple ID; you cannot cancel the active period to stop charges that already processed from the publisher side.
Google Play (Android): Go to play.google.com → My Subscriptions (or open Google Play Store → Menu → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions) → select "Birds & Blooms" → Manage → Cancel subscription. Note: simply uninstalling the app does not cancel a subscription.
Web / Direct magazine subscription: Visit the Birds & Blooms Subscriber Services site, click "Cancel Subscription," then enter your account number or mailing address to access your subscription details and complete cancellation. If your subscription was purchased through a third‑party site (for example, Subscribe‑Renew.com), follow that seller’s cancellation process.
Postal mail (recommended for some Canadian customers who want a paper record): Send a written cancellation request by certified/registered mail (raccomandata A/R or similar) to Birds & Blooms Customer Care, PO Box 5294, Harlan, IA 51593‑0794, United States. Include your account number, name, mailing address, and a clear statement requesting cancellation.

What happens when you cancel

When you cancel an auto‑renewing digital subscription, the subscription will typically remain active until the end of the current paid period; turning off auto‑renew prevents the next charge. For App Store and Google Play purchases, management and termination of renewal are controlled by your Apple or Google account.

For print subscriptions or direct web subscriptions, cancellation processed by subscriber services will stop future renewals and delivery at the end of the current term unless otherwise specified. The publisher’s systems may retain contact and subscription data for records and customer service; if you need data removal, contact subscriber services directly and request details on data retention or deletion.

Will I get a refund?

The publisher’s stated policy for Birds Premium, digital subscriptions, and print magazine purchases is that purchases are final and the publisher does not offer refunds. However, if you purchased through the Apple App Store or Google Play, you may apply for a refund through Apple or Google; eligibility is determined by those platforms under their regional rules. For purchases made through third‑party sellers (for example, Subscribe‑Renew.com), refund eligibility and processing depend on the seller’s terms.

Because regional app stores sometimes permit refunds or exceptions, it is best to request a refund directly from Apple or Google (see links in the "After cancelling" section). If a seller refuses a refund and you believe you have a statutory entitlement, consider the consumer rights options noted below.

Birds & Blooms plans and pricing

Plan	Price	Period	Features
Print subscription (via shop4magazines.ca)	US$33.99 (≈ C$?*)	6 issues (~1 year)	Bi‑monthly print issues; postage/delivery to Canada; price listed in USD
Apple App Store digital	C$?? (Apple lists US$14.99/year and US$1.99/month in some regions; regional currency applies)	Annual / monthly digital access	Auto‑renewable digital subscription via iPad/iPhone app
Per‑issue digital	C$?? per issue (typically converted from US$3.99)	Single issue	One‑off digital single‑issue purchase via the app

*Exact Canadian dollar prices vary by the App Store region or currency conversion at the time of purchase. shop4magazines lists the print price in USD only; open your local App Store to see current CAD pricing.

Your consumer rights in Canada

Under Canadian consumer protection laws, certain digital purchases may attract a statutory "cooling‑off" period (often around 14 days), but exceptions apply - particularly where digital content is delivered immediately and you consent to immediate access. Birds & Blooms’ published refund policy does not reference statutory rights and relies on Apple/Google regional refund handling for in‑app purchases.

If you believe a refund was wrongly denied and you retain statutory rights in your province or territory, you may dispute the charge with your payment provider (credit card issuer) or file a complaint with provincial consumer protection authorities. Keep copies of your purchase records and cancellation requests to support any dispute.

Customer experiences

Customer feedback is mixed. Some subscribers report that customer service can be helpful and resolve issues quickly when a human representative responds. Positive experiences include direct assistance with account problems and clear resolution after contact.

Negative reports include difficulty cancelling or being unexpectedly charged despite attempts to cancel, initial responses from automated systems or AI bots rather than a human representative, and delays or multiple emails required before a problem is resolved. Many complaints relate to auto‑renewal confusion and managing subscriptions purchased through third‑party sellers or app stores.

Documentation checklist

Account number (from magazine label or subscription confirmation) or full mailing address used for the subscription
Your full name, email address, and phone number on the account
Order number or receipt (App Store / Google Play receipt or web seller confirmation)
Date of purchase and last payment date
Device details if purchased in‑app (iOS/Android device model, Apple ID or Google account email)
Screenshots of subscription entries in App Store/Google Play or of the web subscriber page
Copy of any cancellation confirmation email or the postal mail tracking number if using certified mail

Common mistakes

Confusing uninstalling the app with cancelling the subscription: uninstalling an app does not stop recurring charges from Google Play or the App Store. Always cancel via your account’s subscription management screen.

Waiting until the last minute: for App Store subscriptions, auto‑renew must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. If you wait too close to renewal, you may be charged for another period.

Contacting the wrong party: refunds and subscription management for in‑app purchases are handled by Apple/Google, not necessarily by the magazine publisher; for print or direct web subscriptions, contact Birds & Blooms Subscriber Services or send postal cancellation as instructed. If you purchased from a third‑party seller, follow that seller’s cancellation process rather than assuming the publisher will cancel it for you.

Comparative recap

Method	Refund	Difficulty
App Store (iOS)	Publisher: no; Apple: may grant refunds per App Store policy	Medium - cancel via Apple ID; refunds via Apple request
Google Play (Android)	Publisher: no; Google: may grant refunds per Google Play policy	Medium - cancel via Google Play subscriptions; refunds via Google request
Web / Direct subscriber services	Publisher: generally no refunds; third‑party sellers: depends on seller terms	Low - Medium - direct cancellations via subscriber site are usually straightforward; third‑party sellers can be harder
Postal mail to Customer Care	Publisher: generally no refund; cancellation request accepted for future renewals	Low - Medium - provides a paper trail (use certified/registered mail for proof)

After cancelling

After you cancel, keep copies of confirmation emails or postal tracking numbers. If you purchased through Apple or Google and want to request a refund, file the request through:

Apple: report a problem / request a refund and Google Play: request a refund.

For subscriber services and direct‑web cancellations, visit the Birds & Blooms subscriber page (search "Birds & Blooms Subscriber Services" or visit the magazine’s subscription help pages) and keep your account information handy. If you need information on Canadian consumer protection, see the Government of Canada Office of Consumer Affairs: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/oca-bc.nsf/eng/home.

Address

Birds & Blooms Customer Care
PO Box 5294
Harlan, IA 51593‑0794
United States

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