Dos (and Don'ts) for Fall Decorating
Bird- and pollinator-friendly choices
DO! Leave the leaves!
Fall leaves, with their glorious rainbow of hues, adorn landscapes like works of art. Instead of removing them, rake leaves into garden beds and create piles with excess leaves where they can break down slowly. This practice is great for invertebrates, which are an important food source for birds.
DO! Decorate with pumpkins, gourds, & corn!
Giant fake spider webs are a popular choice for outdoor Halloween decoration, but these webs aren't fun for birds and small wildlife that may get tangled up in them. Dry corn, pumpkins, and gourds are wildlife friendly alternatives that add seasonal flare.
DO! Learn more about birds and bees!
Maximize your bird-viewing pleasure by learning more. The Cornell Lab Bird Academy offers a free eBird Essentials course and many other excellent courses ranging in price from $30 to $240. For local information, the Neighborhood Naturalist newsletter will help you become familiar with birds, plants, wildlife, and insects native to the Willamette Valley.
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