Food Sources: Vegetation plays
young in a butterfly garden. Nesting
multiple roles. Plants can be both host
boxes and platforms, bat boxes and
to eggs and larval foods for butterflies;
toad abodes also make intriguing addi-
produce food sources such as acorns,
tions to a yard habitat.
nuts, berries and seeds for various wild-
Whatever the size, any backyard or
life; or attract insects that are food for
garden space can contain some of each
birds, reptiles or frogs.
of the three essential habitat elements
Native plants are the best choice
for wildlife. Whether we plant a tree
for local wildlife. They require less
for local bird nesting, create a modest
fertilizer, water and pest control, which
butterfly garden, eliminate chemicals or
helps prevent the contamination of soil
choose to leave a small corner of native
and water runoff.
plants for wildlife, each small decision
is a step in the right direction for pre-
Feeders: Supplemental food sources
serving the natural beauty of the world
can be supplied by using feeders for
around us.
birds or squirrels. Keeping feeders clean
It’s also a lovely thing to do for
is another key facet of safe shelter.
ourselves and our families. When we
Water:
catch a quick glimpse of a fluttering
All wildlife needs a clean
hummingbird or watch the transforma-
water supply for drinking. Many also
tion of a caterpillar from chrysalis to
use water to bathe, clean their food or
butterfly, and realize that we played a
breed. A lake, pond or wetland can be
part in their journey, we discover that
the most exciting element in a wild-
providing habitat for wildlife adds as
life garden, because of the wildlife it
much to our lives as it does to theirs.
attracts. Water supplies can be supple-
To play a role in the preservation of
mented with birdbaths or mini-ponds.
butterflies, songbirds or even a regional
Even shallow saucers of water placed
endangered species is a miraculous
on the ground or low-lying puddle
feeling, and one we’ll want to nurture.
areas will serve as welcome water
sources for some wildlife.
Betsy S. Franz is a freelance writer
Places to Raise Young: Many of
and photographer specializing in the
the same elements that provide shelter
environment and may be reached at
also provide places for wildlife to raise
NaturesDetails.net. She developed
their young. Mature trees, dense shrubs,
Project Backyard Brevard in Brevard
fallen logs, hollow trees and dens in the
County, FL to help residents maintain
ground are good nesting locations for
natural habitat based on National
many animals. Larval host plants may
Wildlife Federation principles
be provided as places for nourishing
(see
nwf.org/backyard).
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