Nearly two billion birds wing their way through Texas every spring, stopping in for food and rest along the way. With this delightful parade of feathered travelers, it’s no wonder San Antonio is a certified Bird City Texas community.
The designation recognizes community efforts to ensure birds, wildlife and people thrive.
Make your landscape a welcome mat for migrating and resident birds, and other wildlife too.
- Plant in layers. Groundcovers, perennials, shrubs and trees provide shelter, nesting spots and food.
- Invite caterpillars. Native plants host more insects and caterpillars —food for birds and their babies.
- Bump up your beds. Use our WaterSaver Landscape Coupons to shrink your water-guzzling lawn in favor of garden beds. Apply at GardenStyleSA.com/coupons.
Finally, turn off non-essential outdoor lights from 11 p.m.-6 a.m. so night-migrating birds don’t get disoriented.