Pollinators and Garden Wildlife

American Goldfinch (male)

Goldfinches LOVE the seeds of Purple Coneflower and species of Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia sps). Such a treat to watch!

American Robins

Providing clean, fresh water for birds and other wildlife, is helpful, particularly during droughts, hot weather and freezes

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Red, tubular flowers like E. Columbine, Bee Balm, Cardinal Flower and Coral Honeysuckle are favorites of hummingbirds 

Carolina Chickadee and Flowering Dogwood

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Northern Cardinal (male)

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Father cardinal feeding his young

Male cardinals feed their mates, as well as their youngsters. The dark colored bill is a sign that this is a young cardinal. 

White-throated Sparrow

Winter resident of piedmont NC who can be seen hopping around on the ground in gardens, looking for seeds.

Barred Owl

From their pinpoint accurate hearing to their ability to fly SILENTLY!, owls are superbly adapted to be nighttime hunters

Downy Woodpecker creating a nest hole

Leaving snags or dead standing trees (or cutting to a safe height, provides excellent habitat for many animals