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Native Plants for Birds Edition Dear KAREN, I transformed my lawn into a native plant garden and was utterly amazed by what happened next. While my neighbor's lawn attracted an occasional pecking crow, my garden became a birding hotspot with an abundant diversity of kinglets, towhees, chickadees, warblers, titmice, and waxwings. It really worked! How did that happen?  Native birds co-evolved with native plants so they produce fruit, seeds, and nectar that match their nutritional needs. They host insects such as caterpillars which feed the chicks of 96 percent of native birds. Native oak trees are home to more than 200 species of wasps! A native plant is like a supermarket with an abundance of food, whereas non-native plants are like convenience stores. Birds will always choose the better meal. Join us in choosing native plants and bring birds closer to home.  Sincerely, Gaylon Parsons Interim Executive Director Audubon California

Plants for Birds. Logo: National Audubon Society

Bird of the Month: Anna's Hummingbird Native flowers feature long, tubular blossoms that are specially designed for Anna's Hummingbirds who feed while hovering, extending their bills and long tongues into the center of the flowers to feast on nectar.  Learn More Anna's Hummingbird. Photo: Raleigh Meade/Audubon Photography Awards Native Plant: Christmashorns (Delphinium nudicaule) Also known as Red Orange, or Canyon Larkspur, this perennial herb grows up to 2 feet in height, sprouting beautiful red flowers from March through June. It's a fan favorite for hummingbirds.  Native Plants for Birds Delphinium nudicaule. Photo: Alan Schmierer/Wikimedia Creative Commons

Native Plants for Birds Database Discover which native plants attract birds in your zipcode. With the Native Plants Database, search based on the types of birds or plants you love. Growing bird-friendly plants will attract birds and pollinators while making your space beautiful and drought tolerant.  Visit Plants for Birds Database

Native Plants for Birds Database

Find a Native Plant Nursery Near You Want to know where to buy native plants? Calscape offers one of the best native plant nursery guides out there. Find one near you! Find a Nursery

Calscape Native Plant Nursery Map. Image: Calscape

Native Plants Q&A Webinar Enjoy this Q&A webinar featuring native plant experts from Audubon and the Theodore Payne Foundation. They offered tips for selecting native plants for your area, creating the best growing conditions, and attracting your favorite birds during spring. Watch Now

Top Left to Bottom Right: Evelyn Serrano, John Rowden, and Marcos Trinidad of the Audubon Society, and Evan Meyer of the Theodore Payne Foundation

How to Plant a Native Plant | ¡Cómo Plantar Una Planta Nativa! Learn how to plant a native plant with this video tutorial. Aprende a plantar una planta nativa con este video tutorial.

Tania Romero. Video: Audubon Center at Debs Park

Why Native Plants are Better for Birds and People How bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change. With native plants, we can turn a patchwork of green spaces into a quilt of restored habitat. Read more

Visitor to the Los Nogales Native Plant Nursery at the Audubon Center at Debs Park. Photo: Mika Perron

Plants for Birds Apparel Celebrate plants for birds with Audubon's fashionable new line of mugs, tote bags, t-shirts, and tank tops to enjoy while gardening. Visit Store

Plants for Birds Tank Top. Image: National Audubon Society

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