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By Catherine Jozwik Special to Waukesha County Home Even the coldest weather doesn't deter numerous species of birds, from bright red cardinals to downy woodpeckers to black-capped chickadees, from stopping in Wis- consin yards for a quick snack and a place to nap. There are many things birding enthusiasts can do to make their backyards as appeal- ing as possible for these feathered friends. "One of the biggest impacts you can have that will help your back- yard birds and the millions of birds that migrate through our region every year is to landscape your yard with native plants," said Julia Robson, a conservation biolo- gist for Waukesha County. "Native plants provide shelter and food year-round, but certain plants such as dogwoods, cherries, oaks, hickories, and sumacs will yield fruit and nuts during an optimum period in late fall and winter." According to birdwatchersdi- gestcom, black-oil sunflower seeds, C O N T E N T S How to help your trees after the storm Glass and plastic block can provide security and privacy Weatherization 101 A publication of the Waukesha Freeman and Oconomowoc Enterprise • DECEMBER 2019 Go native with plants to draw even more birds Supplement the natural food you have by way of plantings with additional feed intended to draw and help out particular species of birds this winter. Supplement with seeds, peanuts and suet See BIRDS, Page 2 "Native plants provide shelter and food year-round, but certain plants such as dogwoods, cherries, oaks, hickories, and sumacs will yield fruit and nuts during an optimum period in late fall and winter." – Julia Robson, Waukesha County conservation biologist

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