Click on this link to go directly to the application to have your backyard habitat certified by the National Wildlife Association
https://secure.nwf.org/backyardwildlifehabitat/certify/page1.cfm

Looking for a unique and yet fun and informative website about gardening and plants and virtually anything outdoors? Jerry's Plants On Line is a great place to hang out and while you are there you will want to sign up for the Hillbilly Gardener's newsletter the Garden of Weedin'
http://www.jerrysplantsonline

The following link will take you to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife site where you can learn even more about housing and feeding and attracting birds to your backyard . There is a terrific chart there for deciding which house and what food you want to purchase for your birds. http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/forbirds/forbird.htm

This site is a MUST SEE. Look at Abigail feeding these Hummingbirds. They are eating right out of her hand!!!!
http://www.abigailsings.com/hummingbirds/

You will love my Canadian buddy Steve's Blog Site - especially if you are fond of cats! I am, and I have 2 at home, Mischief & Spanky. So if you are a feline lover, you have to check out Steve's Blog Site! You'll want to check back often too as he updates it frequently! http://fuzzbuttsblog.blogspot.com/

Downloadable Resources

How To Attract Purple Martins

Bird Food Choices

Feeder Types

How to Pick Out a Purple Martin House

Purple Martin Housing Standards