Naturalist David Mizejewski discusses options for providing places for animals to raise their young in your backyard, including dense plants, snags, nesting boxes, bat boxes, clean standing water, and host and nectar plants. For a list of recommended native plants for your state, please visit the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Fifth of seven videos from the National Wildlife Federation about establishing a Certified Wildlife Habitat at your home or school.
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There are over 40 species of bats in North America, and there’s a good chance that there are currently bats visiting and living near your backyard.
Bats are shy and gentle creatures, and will not try to get tangled in your hair or suck your blood. In fact, they’ll perform a very beneficial job in your garden – insect control.
By providing a bat house in an open and sunny location, you’ll have a good chance of them taking up residence in your backyard.
Attracting Bats to Your backyard
Pipistrellus Flying
Pipistrellus Flying
Most bats will visit yards looking for insects to eat. They often hunt around streetlamps, targeting insects attracted to the light. Adding a light source to attract insects will also attract moths – a bat favorite!
Moths are also attracted to scented plants like primrose, clematis, barberry, and rotting fruit. Planting a variety of plants, and allowing fruit to ripen and rot on the ground is a good approach to attracting moths.
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We’ve compiled a list of this season’s coolest birding gifts for any budget. We’ve got the perfect unique gift, or stocking stuffer, to bring a smile to the backyard birder on your shopping list.
Unique Birding Gift Idea Under $150 – The Southern Plantation Birdhouse
The Augusta Clubhouse Birdhouse
The Augusta Clubhouse Birdhouse
The Augusta Clubhouse Birdhouse ($134.95) Free Shipping on this item
Beautiful Craftsmanship, Fully Functional & Bird Friendly
With the timeless look of an old Southern plantation home, this architectural replica birdhouse was inspired by one of the most prestigious sites in golf.
The Augusta Clubhouse Birdhouse has two stories, deep porches, wrap-around balconies and lots of windows. The design feature durable wood construction with all-weather paint and a pine shingled roof.
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