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Tag: attracting birds

A little green fly pokes around a young sunflower (Helianthus spp.) blossom in early autumn in my garden. Photo by Donna L. Long.
August 5August 9 Donna L. Long

Common Sunflower Helianthus annuus) L.

Female Ruby-Throated hummingbird
July 2July 2 Donna L. Long

Attracting Hummingbirds

female American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)
June 18November 30 Donna L. Long

Birding: The Best Posts

Great Spangled Fritillary on Echinacea purpurea
May 18February 20 Donna L. Long

What is a Naturalist’s Garden or Backyard Habitat?

Tree Sparrow Chicks
April 22April 25 Donna L. Long

Places to Raise Young – Creating Your Backyard Habitat

Nest in the Wissahickon Forest in Philadelphia
March 19April 25 Donna L. Long

Choosing a Nest Box:

A Shadbush tree in my garden.
June 17June 24 Donna L. Long

Attracting Birds with a Shadbush

birds_American Goldfinch
August 30June 23 Donna L. Long

Garden Flowers to Attract American Goldfinches and Other Birds.

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A Seasonal Gardener's Handbook, Revised edition by Donna L. Long.
A Seasonal Gardener's Handbook, Revised edition by Donna L. Long.

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Penstemon barbatus native utah to Mexico. Photo: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported

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