This is a Southern Backyard Wildlife Habitat located in an urban neighborhood. Here, I provide the basic elements that will successfully attract a variety of wildlife: Food, Water, Shelter, and a place to raise young. This, in combination with the use of native trees and shrubs has helped to create a wildlife haven. A great resouce I found was the book; "Attracting Birds, Butterflies and other Backyard Wildlife" by David Mizejewski.

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What a lovely habitat you have! As far as your captions go, I couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks for the plug for my book too!

David Mizejewski
Naturalist, National Wildlife Federation
Host, Animal Planet's Backyard Habitat

Your habitat embraces all the necessary requirements needed
to ensure happy, healthy wildlife. I live in Central Florida where
I have replaced ornamental plants with native species. The rewards have been enormous. Your habitat closely resembles mine. This teacher gives you an A+!