Wildlife

• Grand Canyon etc. Day 3: Scout Lookout, Emerald Pools, Zion 🚙 Bryce Canyon

  Day three found us dividing up for some hikes in Zion and driving to Bryce Canyon.

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• They Won’t Change Their Behavior

  This is the time of year when the fruits of the exotic Nandina domestica shrub are particularly noticeable and reminders go out from conservation groups to remove the fruits (and even the shrubs) to protect birds.

  I think I have a few of these growing in yet-to-be-tackled parts of our yard. Looks like I should go ahead and remove them ahead of schedule.

• How to Make a Wildlife Container Pond

  If we want to consider the ecological function of our yard, a water source is a foundational habitat element.…[A] self-sustaining above ground wildlife container pond increases biodiversity by offering food and shelter in addition to water.

  This looks like a great guide on adding a native plant container pond. Especially if you’re in the Atlanta area as she has some location-specific plant notes.

• In reply to https://www.nurturenativenature.com/post/how-to-make-a-wildlife-container-pond

  This is great info, thank you!

• In reply to https://www.nurturenativenature.com/post/restore-habitat-to-hear-the-song-of-the-hermit-thrush

  I’d love to read more about your wildlife container pond. I’ve been thinking lately about ways to add a low-maintenance wildlife water source to our yard and that sounds promising.