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“Birds and Their Houses: Cavity Nesters in Florida” – a new episode from Naturally Florida about birdhouses

by Shannon Carnevale and Lara MilliganAvatar photo
November 16, 2021

Are you interested in learning about which birds use birdhouses in Florida? Only certain types of birds will use birdhouses, also known as nestboxes, and each species has a specific type of birdhouse they will use. Cavity-nesting birds are ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale
Bee on Rosinweed

A few tips on including flowers with wildlife value in your yard

by polkmg
June 5, 2019

Creating a maintaining a landscape that attracts desirable wildlife, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, is easy to do. Follow these simple tips to get started! 1. Start small – and have a bit of a plan. Gardens evolve over time ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Flowers, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pollinators, Wildlife