Had a dozen or more Cedar Waxwings feeding on the red fruits of Shadbush
or Serviceberry (Amelanchier) on Sunday, May 6. Then a goldfinch eating
them on Monday, May 7.
This is a great tree for feeding birds, mammals, and insects. Insects
pollinate the white flowers, then birds and mammals take the fruits when they
are my favorite color--red--rather than waiting for the fruits to turn
blue. I've seen numerous kinds of animals getting these fruits when I have
time to watch (not much this year).
Had my FOS Ovenbird on May 6 and FOS Indigo Bunting on May 7.
Sincerely,
Marlene
Marlene A. Condon (Author, The Nature-friendly Garden, Stackpole Books)
Naturalist and Writer/Photographer/Speaker
Crozet, VA 22932-2204
E-mail: MARLENECONDON@xxxxxxx
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