Some of the best plants for a bird-friendly garden include:
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Sunflowers - attract birds with their seeds and provide a great perching spot.
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Coneflowers - provide seeds for birds and also attract pollinators.
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Serviceberry - produces berries that birds love to eat.
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Native grasses - provide nesting materials and food for birds.
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Elderberry - attracts birds with its berries and flowers.
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Bee balm - attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.
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Eastern red cedar - provides shelter and nesting sites for birds.
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Black-eyed Susan - attracts seed-eating birds and pollinators.
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Blueberries - birds enjoy the berries and the dense foliage provides cover.
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Oak trees - support a variety of bird species with their acorns and provide nesting sites.
