WBU Podcast

Does it matter where you source your native plants? It turns out—yes, it does. Brian is joined by Mary Phillips, Head of Habitat/Native Plant Impact & Certifications for the National Wildlife Federation, to explain why. They dig into native plant trends, the importance of sourcing responsibly, and what keystone plants are—plus how they benefit both birds and people. 

Birds Mentioned
Northern Flicker
Carolina Wren
Cooper’s Hawk
Curve-billed Thrasher
Great Crested Flycatcher  

Products Mentioned
Nest Boxes
Mealworms
Bark Butter® Bits  

Resources Mentioned
Visit your local Wild Birds Unlimited  
NWF Native Plant Finder: Find plants that host the highest numbers of butterflies and moths to feed birds and other wildlife where you live. 
Birds Canada, Gardening for Birds: Help birds while making your garden more beautiful and eco-friendly. Explore the extensive Plant Selector or just the quick list of 10 plant species for your customer’s specific Bird Garden Zone. Also perfect for many states that are close to Canada.  
Tennessee Wildlife Federation video series with WBU: Tennessee Birding: Bluebird Nest Boxes, Attract Carolina Wrens with a Nesting Box 
Garden for Wildlife   

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Curve-billed Thrasher and Great-crested Flycatcher sounds provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.