The Secret to Attracting Native Australian Birds
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Creating a beautiful garden which may include elegant water features but which is also attractive to native birds can offer you hours of pleasure. Make your garden come alive with the sound of birdsong and pass the time spotting different species by planting the kind of plants that native birds will love.
To attract native nectar-feeding and insect-eating birds, your best bet is plants from the Grevillea family. Some lovely variations include Honey Gem, Scarlet Sprite and Firesprite, which all offer the nectar and seeds these birds love. Honey Gem is particularly popular thanks to its dense and prickly foliage, which provides birds with protection from predators.
To attract birds that eat fruit and seed, you could plant the Syzygium Bush Christmas breed, as many birds are partial to the berries it produces. For plants with a wide range of appeal, you should consider Banksias, as they tend to attract both nectar- and seed-eating birds.
It’s also worth thinking about colour, as Australia’s birds tend to be more tempted by red and yellow flowers than other varieties, and you’ll want to ensure that you have a god mix of seasonal plants. Ensure there will be something flowering all year round, and it will be much easier for you to coax a steady stream of birds to visit.
You can also attract birds to your garden and or encourage them to stay a while by installing a bird feeder, birdbath or bird-friendly water features.
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