While I did not hear the Science Friday broadcast, I heard it advertised and 
thought that the interview must certainly be with Doug Tallamy, who 
coincidently, was the guest speaker at our MOS conference last weekend.  He 
gave a compelling talk about planting native, and many of us could not 
resist buying his book.

The reasons for planting native plants had never before been presented with 
such clarity to me.  Every birder should hear this guy talk, or read his 
book.

Stan Arnold
Ferndale (AA Co.)




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin Hebert" <>
To: <>
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 5:20 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Native plants to increase birds in your yard


> This topic is tangentially related to birds, but I think would be of
> interest to birders (especially those with yards). Apologies Norm if you
> think it is too off topic.
>
> I heard an interesting discussion on Science Friday today (a radio show on
> NPR for those who are not familiar with it) with a professor from the
> University of Delaware who has written a book about native plants and how
> you can use them to encourage and support more birds (and other wildlife) 
> in
> your yard.  While many birders are already aware of this, I learned some 
> new
> things, and will probably purchase the book as a reference.
>
> The podcast of the show isn't up yet, but you can listen to it here once 
> it
> is:
>
> http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/200905225
>
> There is also a link to Amazon to buy the book.
>
> -Colin Hebert
> Beltsville, MD
>