Backyard Habitat Attracts National Recognition(Repost)

A Tomball homeowner with a talent for landscaping and love for wildlife has earned national and statewide recognition for his one acre home site that attracts a variety of birds,butterflies and other animals while helping to protect the local environment.

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and announces that the property of Jesse C Smith Jr. located in Tomball, Texas is now recognized as an official Certified Wildlife Habitat site. This achievement contributes to the organization's goal of certifying 100,000 sites by the end of 2007. The property now attracts a variety of birds and butterflies on their annual migration. The use of many different bird feeders, fruit bearing trees,and watering stations allows Smith to observe many species of butterflies, hummingbirds,hawks,owls and other birds. One pair of Red Tailed hawks have taken up permanent residence for over 10 years, raising their young each year.
Habitat restoration is critical in urban and suburban settings where commercial and residential development encroaches on natural wildlife areas. In addition to providing for wildlife, a certified habitat conserves our natural resources by reducing or eliminating the need for fertilizer,pesticides, and the burning of fossil fuels used in mowing. More information about gardening for wildlife is available at www.nwf.org/gardenforwildlife or at 800-822-9919.

01/26/2008 The recent cold fronts have brought a hugh migration to the feeders. I have three grain feeders, one large and two small. The small ones are lasting about three hours. My yard is covered with birds.

11-15-2011- We have been named a Texas Wildscapes by Texas Parks and Wildlife