Native plants form symbiotic bonds with birds because the fliers get a bounty of food and in return spread seeds to sprout into new plants. But natives are a big win for us gardeners, too.

Australia's native noisy miner bird is more of a pest than originally thought, with new research from La Trobe University showing it is preventing forest birds from persisting in residential suburbs.

Bird nesting season is a delicate time for protecting native bird populations Red-tailed hawk nestlings are seen in 2024 in a nest in Banning. (Courtesy of Rivers & Lands Conservancy) ...

They're starting monthly work parties on the first Saturday of each month to help restore habitat for native birds. The first work party is from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 2.

Australia's native noisy miner bird is more of a pest than originally thought, with new research from La Trobe University showing it is preventing forest birds from persisting in residential suburbs.