Growing bird-friendly native plants will attract and protect the birds you love while making your space beautiful, easy to care for, and better for the environment. Whether you plant in a sunny window, backyard, schoolyard, or public park, you'll create an outdoor sanctuary for wildlife.
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The Audubon Native Plants Database helps you find the best plants for birds in your area.
Bird-friendly native plants are not only beautiful—they require less upkeep and save water, time, and money.
With native species, your yard, patio, or balcony becomes a vital recharge station for birds passing through and a sanctuary for nesting and overwintering birds.
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