March is tough for birdies
As ya’ll know, I’m very fond of watching the birdies out my office window. That’s one reason I was distressed when I read that the month of March is the hardest of all for birds. According to an article by George H. Harrison on the eNature.com website published by the National Wildlife Federation, birds have a tough time in March because there just isn’t enough native food for them to eat–not many seeds, berries, insects, etc. So it’s doubly important to keep those birdfeeders filled. As I mentioned before, the longer we keep seed in our feeders, the more different varieties of birds we’re attracting to our gardens. And birdies in the garden is a great thing for Earthly Gardens!
I’m celebrating the arrival of thousands of bees to my garden. They are busy with the nectarine tree that is gorgeous and dripping with blooms. The irises are blooming, and the one lonely tomato plant I put out in the garden yesterday is still alive this morning. That’s a reason to celebrate! I can almost taste that salsa now!
dig it!
bobbi c.
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birds in garden, birdfeeders, National Wildlife Federation, nectarine blossoms
March 12th, 2007 at 6:04 am
Learning a lot about gardening from you. Thanks:)
March 12th, 2007 at 10:24 am
You’re welcome! glad you like the blog.
bobbi c.