Add Native Plants to Help Birds Thrive

Growing alongside local birds and pollinators, native plants are powerhouses for the wildlife in your backyard. They give birds natural food like seeds, berries, nectar and caterpillars (yes, thousands of them!) while also offering safe shelter and nesting spots. All of this means healthier birds, stronger chicks and a backyard alive with wildlife.

The best part: native plants are adapted to the region, so they thrive with less water, fertilizer and fuss. They even help manage rainwater and keep soil healthy.

Whether you have a big backyard, a small balcony or just a few patio planters, any space can become a bird-friendly oasis. Add native plants to your habitat and make a difference for the birds.

Local Birding Resources The Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is a birding jewel for San Antonio! Find out more info here.

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2019 Cornell Bird Study Learn about the results of the recent study conducted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

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How can we help with bird conservation? Discover simple steps we can all take to have an impact on avian conservation. Learn more here.

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