Jean

I live in central Alabama, with wooded/forest on 2 1/2  sides of my back yard. I enjoy watching birds coming to my feeders.  Each year I see more and more.  The cardinals have homes nearby in the forest--sometimes I'll see as many as 12 (6 male/6 female). My favorite is the Carolina Wren.  Also have frequent visits from Tufted Titmouse, Chickadee, and Mourning Dove.  I want to grow natives that cater to the needs of birds and pollinators and use feeders more as a supplement for them. I have also created raised beds and hope to grow fruits and vegetables for myself and neighbors--see if we can co-exist.