Birds and insects have shaped their entire life cycles, migrations, and feeding habits around native plant communities and the seasonal fruits and flowers they provide. Read on for more from Jill Deppe, Senior Director of Audubon's Migratory Bird Initiative, about this year's theme for World Migratory Bird Day, celebrating native plants, insects, and the birds that need them.
Bird, insect, and plant relationships are so intertwined that gardeners can even attract specific species just by cultivating the right plants. If you’re feeling inspired, check out our Native Plants Database to find the best plants for the birds and bugs in your area. Find native plants near you |