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When birds start their southbound migration in late summer, they are moving through our gardens at an opportune time. Many of the plants are at their peak in terms of seeds and fruit. These abundant food sources help prepare the birds for winter or for the next leg of their migration.

The landscape has a much different look in the spring as the birds are returning north. It can be quite barren of resources. But there are actions we gardeners can take to make our properties more supportive of

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