| Re: What is it about Birch?
The birch tree is one of the most popular for attracting a variety of birds, and many birds use the shed bark of the birch tree as nesting material.
The spring foliage attracts aphids, food for tits and warblers. The autumn seeds are sought by seed eating birds such as redpolls, goldfinches and twites. Decaying branches provide nesting places for woodpeckers Bigger birds such as Woodpigeon and Sparrowhawk also utilise birch for nesting purposes, sometimes rather close together. |