Gardening for Birds
Invite more birds into your life by creating a garden that provides food, shelter, and nesting habitat. Whether you have a large yard, a small balcony, or a community plot, bird-friendly gardening can help turn any outdoor space into a vibrant haven for wildlife.
Photo: Claire Elizabeth Marshall
Photo: Claire Elizabeth Marshall
Bird-friendly Gardening
Across North America, bird populations have faced pressure from habitat loss and the decline of the insects they depend on. Native plants are one of the most powerful tools we have to create habitat and increase biodiversity in our own backyards.
©Rufous HummingbirdPhoto: Mercedes Bustamante
With Birds Canada’s online resources at birdgardens.ca, you can design a nature-focused garden. When you garden with birds in mind, your property can become part of a larger conservation initiative to help address biodiversity loss. And you might be surprised by how many new bird species you’ll see visiting your property or living in your garden!
Find the right native plants for your region and create a thriving habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.
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Find the right native plants for your region and create a thriving habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.