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Native plants for birds

Food and shelter, all year.

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Native plants support the insects, seeds and berries birds depend on.

Ideas

  • Plant native shrubs with berries
  • Leave seed heads on flowers through winter
  • Add layers: trees, shrubs and ground plants
  • Leave some leaf litter for insects
  • Reduce pesticide use

Find plants

Your county cooperative extension office or a native plant society can suggest native plants for your area.

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