Building Better Backyards for Birds

Watching birds in our backyards brings us cheer and a sense of connection to nature, and as the human footprint on the landscape increases, our backyards may become vital habitats for declining species. This talk will provide lessons learned from a decade of converting a small, heavily-invaded, in-town yard into a pocket nature reserve, highlight native plants and other landscape features that attract wildlife, and showcase the surprising diversity of birds that have shown up since. Born in England, Hall developed a lifelong fascination with birds from a young age. His enthusiasm for the natural world led him to pursue a career in ecology. He has been on the faculty of the Odum School of Ecology and the Department of Infectious Diseases at UGA since 2009, where his research focuses on changing patterns of animal movement and wildlife diseases, and he serves on the board of Oconee Rivers Audubon Society.

[@swimmerfella]

Excellent presentation with practical advice on a complex topic

[@Mslaralah]

You have done so much good to this land. I applaud and rejoice on people like you. I’m doing the same in my little piece of garden.

[@tammiedunbar6166]

So am I. I live in Bethlehem GA and I have been doing the same for the wildlife in my home space. And to my surprise I'm seeing a lot of different forms of life on the property. Thank you for this information. I'm going to purchase some binoculars. I have a large backyard with large water oaks&pine trees. It's so soothing to sit in the yard and observe the critters.