No insects = no birds
I know, insects may be some gardeners worst nightmare. But most birds, no matter what they eat as adults, feed insects to their young. So a garden without insects means a garden without birds. And what fun is that?
Here's a good article about attracting insect-eating birds to your garden.
Here's a good article about attracting insect-eating birds to your garden.
Community hostess, wildlife gardener, avid birder, loves butterflies and all other critters. Find me on Twitter @CB4wildlife
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Speaking of insects, any good tips for dealing with wasps near/on the house?
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Bird lover, butterfly lover, animal lover, Earth lover
Have a great one!
@mikekorner
Bird lover, butterfly lover, animal lover, Earth lover
Have a great one!
@mikekorner
Has anybody else read Tallamy's Bringing Nature Home? He focuses a lot on the role of insect herbivores (mostly caterpilars) in attracting other wildlife. The oak genus is host to more than 500 species of caterpillar alone - an all-you-can-eat smorgasboard for birds! One more reason to plant oaks. ;)
Plant mast-producing trees for wildlife and people: http://www.mast-producing-trees.org/
I think Bringing Nature Home should be required reading for every homeowner, plus everyone who manages a property including schools, businesses, churches, municipal employees etc. Doug Tallamy is definitely one of my heroes when it comes to the native plant/wildlife connection.
Community hostess, wildlife gardener, avid birder, loves butterflies and all other critters. Find me on Twitter @CB4wildlife
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