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Birds Love Sunflowers

Birds Love Sunflowers

Planting sunflowers can do a world of good for the local ecosystem.

BirdNote Daily

August 30, 20231m 39s

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Found throughout North America, the common sunflower can grow up to ten feet high, towering over other herbs and grasses. And that’s only half the story: their roots can reach just as deep in the soil. They’re rugged, adaptable plants that bring beauty — and food — to the ecosystem. Planting sunflowers in a public green space or a backyard can benefit pollinator insects as well as finches and other birds that seek out their seeds, which often last well into the winter.

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birdinggoldfinchbird feedingsciencebirdssunflowerecology