Healthy thriving ecosystems are signaled by the presence of certain birds. If you are noticing new feathered friends in your garden, you are doing something right! Let's take a look at some of the birds that are bringing life to your backyard!
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Hopping around gardens searching for insects, the American Robin chirps and sings. The song indicates the thawing of winter. With their arrival, spring can be fully welcomed. With the type of soil that American Robins thrive off of, a garden can flourish.
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Northern Cardinal
Northern Cardinals have bright red feathers that catch your eye. These birds come to gardens that have seeds and fruits. When they show up in your garden, you will notice that you have a variety of plants that attract a lot of different wildlife.
Blue Jay
Because of intelligence and social behaviour, Blue Jays exhibit a frequent presence in gardens with dense trees and shrubs. Blue Jays calls are loud and they have bright blue feathers which makes them memorable. They typically frequent gardens that have a great deal of nuts and seeds.
Goldfinch
Their brilliant yellow feathers make goldfinches one of the most beautiful birds. Goldfinches love to eat thistles (which attract many small insects) and sunflower seeds. Their presence means you have a diversity of plants and supports a delightful frenzy of activity in your garden.
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Chickadee
Chickadees are small active birds that can be seen moving through trees and gardens. They love to eat insects which can be found in great numbers in most gardens. They prefer gardens that have plenty of protective cover as well as gardens that have a variety of species.
Hummingbird
They are fun to observe as they move from flower to flower drinking the nectar. If your garden is full of healthy nectar rich plants, such as trumpet vine and bee balm, you will surely get these little gems fluttering about. This will be proof of the health of your garden.
Song Sparrow
Song Sparrows have beautiful songs. They live in gardens that have lots of dense shrubs and clear open areas for them to find food. Their songs suggest that the ecosystem provides a variety of food and insects.
House Finch
House Finches are sociable birds that come to feeders and gardens with an abundance of seeds. If you spot House Finches in your garden, it means that you have a diverse garden with plenty of food for the birds to eat throughout the season.
Mourning Dove
A soothing noise in the garden is the soft cooing of Mourning Doves. Lots of seeds around will pull Mourning Doves to the area, as they prefer open ground to forage. Mourning Doves are a sign that a garden is relaxing and inviting.
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebirds are a beautiful addition to the wildlife in your yard. Their striking blue plumage and cheerful songs will surely grab your attention. They enjoy gardens with plenty of open space and perching opportunities. This suggests a beautifully kept, wildlife diverse area.
Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Orioles are appreciated for their distinct orange coloration and beautiful songs. Customers enjoying gardens with fruit trees and nectar feeders are treated to their presence in addition to the colors and sounds of nature as the Baltimore Orioles' presence indicates a garden flourishing with wildlife.
