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Nature lover's backyard: Nix bird feeders
Photo by Joshua McCullough; written by Jim McCausland

Nature lover's backyard: Nix bird feeders

They draw birds to one location, making them easy targets for hawks. Nectar, seeds, and fruit are supplied by plants, including natives like red-flowering currant, evergreen huckleberry, fringe cups, and red elderberry. They blend with non-native fuchsias, dogwoods, roses, and arborvitaes.


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