🌿🌱A study done on chickadees showed that, in areas with less than 70% native plants, they were not able to raise enough young to sustain the population.
Remember that trees support the largest numbers of caterpillars, which are used to feed baby #birds! Many yards have non-native trees.
Remember that trees support the largest numbers of caterpillars, which are used to feed baby #birds! Many yards have non-native trees.
Reposted from
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The 2025 State of the Birds Report finds birds from almost all habitats continue to decline. The declines are staggering. It’s time to act to bring birds back. Action to help: spread the word! #BringBirdsBack #BirdersUnite #BirdWatching #ProtectBirds
www.stateofthebirds.org/2025/
www.stateofthebirds.org/2025/
Comments
Bradford pears are not native.
Japanese maples are not native.
Most crabapples and flowering cherries are not native.
Many pines/conifers are planted outside their native range and may not support the same number of insect species.
Look for the varieties of oak, birch, pine, fir, cherry, maple, cottonwood, and alder that are native to your region and plant those!
But please don't let perfect be the enemy of good. Any increase in native plants is helpful. Most people don't have the time, energy or funds to
Not to mention the joy it can bring to you.