Beneficial Plants for Wildlife

Plants for Wildlife

This section contains information about Hardiness Zone 4 plants that may be beneficial for birds and wildlife. Planting specific trees, shrubs, and flowers for the purpose of attracting birds to the yard is becoming increasingly popular. Along with all the interest, an increase in the varieties of plant species available to wildlife landscapers is also occurring at a dramatic rate. For that reason, confusion associated with colloquial common names, or discrepancies in listed hardiness zone tolerances by different nursery companies and web sites can lead to frustration when trying to select the right plants for your yard.

Fruiting ( 27 Articles )

This section deals with plants, trees, and shrubs that are beneficial to wildlife (specifically birds) for the fruit they produce. Providing fruit producing shrubs and trees can be a boost to the birds visiting your yard - especilly for late-summer and migration. Some fruits are left overwinter to ripen and soften, providing an overwinter, or early spring food source for residents and early migrants.
Hummingbirds ( 13 Articles )

These plants are noted to attract hummingbirds during spring and fall migration. If your areas supports hummingbirds during the nesting season, other, mid-summer blossoming plants may also be useful to attracting hummingbirds.
Others ( 8 Articles )

These tress, shrubs, and flowering plants have other beneficial uses for wildlife and birds; such as providing winter cover, attracting insects, or serving as a seed source for overwintering species.

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Hummingbirds

Birding Tips

Watch the Bird, Not the Book

When you spot a bird, don't immediately try to flip through the pages of a field guide to identify it. Every moment of viewing time is precious, so take notes while you can.

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