PhysOrg Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 A recent study of residential landscape types and native bird communities in Phoenix, Ariz., led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst urban ecologist suggests that yards mimicking native vegetation and wildlands offer birds "mini refuges," helping to offset the loss of biodiversity in cities and supporting birds better than traditional grass lawns and non-native plantings. Read the full article on PhysOrg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Merkord Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 On Dry LandDesert-like yards offer better habitat for Phoenix birdsYards with gravel and desert plants might provide higher-quality habitat for Arizona birds than lushly-landscaped lawns, researchers report in PLoS ONE.Read the full article on Conservation Magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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