It has been a busy autumn here at Cary BirdCam. I've been landscaping for the birds. Actually, I have been doing this over the years, but 2012 has been a particularly active year. Out have gone junipers, mahonias, and nandinas. In have gone species that I am optimistic will benefit the birds in the next 3-5 years. Among these are dogwood, wax myrtle, deerberry, maple leaf viburnum, and beautyberry. And my stock of native wildflowers and vines has never been greater: new additions have been wild ginger, dwarf crested iris, partridgeberry, spiderwort, and bee balm. And I relocated my crossvine and coral honeysuckle to bright, sunny homes. I think I am up to 38 native species of some kind (flower to tree) on the property. And I keep discovering new ones that escaped my notice in the woody section! In due course this property will blossom greatly and should benefit existing birds and attract new ones. I can hardly wait!
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