It is most beneficial to feed wild birds during the winter months when their natural food may be unavailable but shortages do occur at other times of the year. So putting food out for the wild birds at any time of year can help when there are shortages. During the breeding season a temporary shortage [...]
Birds and Butterflies
Create a Butterfly Garden
July 2, 2010 By
by Vera Pappas Having a beautiful backyard to enjoy and relax in isn’t just about plants, flowers and nice grass. For me, it includes birds, butterflies, dragonflies and even bats.a necessary part of our eco system. Watching birds bathing and bats flitting about at night are great fun, but it is the Butterflies that are [...]
Butterfly And Bird Feeders
June 23, 2010 By
by Rachel Dawson Butterfly and bird feeders attract lovely critters to your yard. Your primary ways of supplying food are with appropriate flowers and with bird feeders. Many flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. You can plant herbs such as sage and thyme. Also try catnip, hyssop, or lavender. Try other plants such as butterfly [...]
