Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

From the first breadcrumbs she helped you toss on the lawn for the birds, your mother has nurtured your love of the natural world around you. This Mother’s Day, why not help her foster a closer relationship with Mother Nature by creating a backyard habitat for one of her favorite creatures?

“Just as every mother is unique and wonderful, hummingbirds are unlike any other species of bird,” says John Schaust, chief naturalist of Wild Birds Unlimited. “Beautiful and delicate, they are also capable of amazing feats of strength and endurance, just like Mom. With a few simple touches, you can create an environment that will draw hummingbirds to Mom’s backyard throughout the season.”

The 320 species of hummingbirds live only in the Americas, and only about 16 species can be found in North America.
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