Chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, Tree and Violet-green Swallows, and bluebirds will investigate nest boxes and begin breeding soon. Remove old nests of the previous year from your nest boxes if you haven't already. Repair any boxes that need it and put up some new ones. For more on birdhouses, click here , and also see Episode 110 of Stokes Birds at Home. Choose a variety of flowers, shrubs, vines, and trees that are good for birds.
Roses can provide food and nesting spots for birds.
For a list of good rose shrubs see Episode 102 of Stokes Birds At Home. To learn more about bird gardening, click here . Their territory is about 1-2 square miles. They soar to hunt for prey, but also to survey their territory and to watch for intruding Red-tailed Hawks. All rights reserved worldwide.