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FLYING VISITS

Birds in the backyard not only help pollinate flowers, disperse seeds and keep insects under control — they bring a host of other benefits.

The beautiful sound of birdsong can uplift the spirit and watching birds fly gracefully from flower to flower in your own backyard is balm to the soul.

To tempt feathered fauna into your outdoor landscape, the key is to create a space filled with rich biodiversity that will offer food, water and shelter from

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