Look! A Bird Spot Sign
Congratulations! Welcome to our project focused on gardening for birds.
The plants found near this sign were intentionally planted to better support birds and biodiversity.
Look around, do you see signs of life? Bees pollinating? Butterflies nectaring? Birds foraging?
This is no coincidence. Native plants are the foundation of food webs and birds, bees, butterflies, and numerous other wildlife depend on these habitats.
Have space to plant? Consider adding native plants and making your spot a Bird Spot.
Birds Need Food
Native plants produce nuts, fruit, seeds, and resources for birds.
Birds Need Caterpillars to Raise Young
96-98% of all North American songbirds feed their offspring caterpillars (the larvae of moths and butterflies).
Caterpillars Need Native Plants
Many moths and butterflies have co-evolved with native plants using them to lay their eggs on. Those eggs become caterpillars that forage on the leaves and are snatched up by birds for baby food.
Our Yards Can Help
Choosing native plants for our yards can increase food resources for birds, bees, and butterflies.
Shelter, Nesting Habitat, and Ease with Native Gardening.
As a bonus, native plants often provide ideal shelter and nesting areas for birds. And natives are easy to grow, making more time for enjoying the birds that visit our yards.
Want to Learn More About Planting for Birds?
What we plant in our yards, on our patios or porches, and around our properties can have an impact on birds. Let’s make smart choices, together. We’ll guide you along the way.