Attract Nesting Birds with Plants
You can attract many nesting birds to your yard by tempting them with the right plants. Avianweb.com recommends the following to attract various backyard birds:
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Coneflower attracts many species of birds
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Cotoneaster attract Cedar Waxwings, house finches, Mockingbirds and purple
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Elderberry attracts over 40 bird species including Western Tanager, Northern Cardinal, TuftedTitmouse, woodpeckers and bluebirds
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Persimmon attracts many birds that like to feed on the fruit
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Zinnia attracts Dark-eyed Juncos, house finches and song sparrows
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