Midwest
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Black Raspberry
Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
This widespread, thorny shrub grows in a variety of habitats, and its fruits are favored by many birds as well as mammals. The fruits are packed with protein, making them nutritious and delicious to migratory songbirds and other consumers.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
American Robin
Hermit Thrush
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
Native Bees
Bumble Bees
Honey Bees
Butterflies
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Caterpillars That utilize this plant
This isn’t all of the caterpillars in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to use this species as a host plant.
Henry's Elfin
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Chokecherry
Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana
Fruits, or “chokecherries,” are rich in carbohydrates and a favorite of birds, especially those preparing for migration. Important cover habitat.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
- American Robin
- Hermit Thrush
- Gray Catbird
Ruffed Grouse
Great Crested Flycatcher- Brown Thrasher
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
- Butterflies
California Hairstreak
American Lady
Silvery Blue
Sequoia Sphinx- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Caterpillars That utilize this plant
This isn’t all of the caterpillars in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to use this species as a host plant.
Spring Azure
Striped Hairstreak
Small-eyed Sphinx
Columbia Silkmoth- Henry's Elfin
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Common Elderberry
Common Elderberry
Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis
Fruits are favored by many birds and are rich in carbohydrates and protein, which is important for migrating songbirds. Provides cover habitat for birds and other wildlife.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
Cedar Waxwing
Eastern Bluebird
Northern Bobwhite
Pileated Woodpecker- Brown Thrasher
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
- Butterflies
Caterpillars That utilize this plant
This isn’t all of the caterpillars in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to use this species as a host plant.
- Henry's Elfin
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Common Serviceberry
Common Serviceberry
Amelanchier arborea
Produces berries early in the growing season when fruit availability is scarce. Berries are high in carbohydrates and protein. Fruits are usually eaten as soon as they ripen by dozens of bird species.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
- Cedar Waxwing
- Eastern Bluebird
- Gray Catbird
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
- Butterflies
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Caterpillars That utilize this plant
This isn’t all of the caterpillars in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to use this species as a host plant.
- Striped Hairstreak
Red-spotted Purple
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Roughleaf Dogwood
Roughleaf Dogwood
Cornus drummondii
High-fat berries are an important food source for migratory and wintering birds.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
- American Robin
- Hermit Thrush
- Ruffed Grouse
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
Header photo credits: Catbird © Laura Frazier, Cedar Waxing © Kevin L. Cole
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