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Thousands of migrating birds pass through most people's yards every spring and fall - these simple garden principles can help them find the food and shelter they need.
Any landscape - formal, informal, large or small - can attract rare and beautiful migrants if a few simple principles are followed
Gardens offer spring migrants insects to catch, nectar to drink, ground to scatch in and buds to eat
Consider planting native plants that provide berries and seeds for fall migrants.
Chicago is the first U.S. city to dim tall building lights to save birds' lives.