Want to know more about a particular plant? Its distribution? What it looks like?

Look it up in this plant database.

HortiPlex is part of the vast, highly active GardenWeb. Entry quality varies and is based on user remarks, photos, and ratings.

Want to know more about a particular plant? Its distribution? What it looks like?

Look it up in this plant database.

Want to know more about a particular plant? Its distribution? What it looks like? Look it up in this plant database.

The USDA plant database tends to be more scientific, with less specific growing information for the home gardener.

A free video library of the world's birds, the Internet Bird Collection offers a fascinating view of not only wild birds you can see on your own wildlife porch or other small outdoor space at home but also birds most of us will not see in our lifetimes.

Want to know what birds, butterflies, or amphibians can be seen in your area? What a particular bird sounds like? How to garden for wildlife? What critters are endangered in your area? Information about birding? Parks for wildlife? Frequently asked questions?

eNature has quality answers to the above, and more.

Note that, although packed full of useful wildlife information, the site contains very little information on attracting wildlife to your home's small wildlife area.

A link to a guide on bird houses. Although it doesn't include specific plans, it gives very detailed information on the nesting habits and habitat for various birds.

...more than 50 species of birds that will normally nest in birdhouses or its variation such as nesting shelves and platforms.

An entertaining site by Dana Hanley about attracting wild birds in your own backyard. Much of the information applies to those of us with even smaller wildlife areas like patios or balconies.

The great outdoors is sometimes a little far and a little difficult to navigate, especially with young children. Here, we bring a little of the great outdoors to you, in your own backyard. Just turn off the tv, look out the window, and enjoy the great backyard with backyard birding.

50Birds.com is arguably the best site to find plans to build your own wild bird feeder or birdhouse.

The site provides detailed information on the species of bird targeted by a particular set of plans -- its range, description, and so much more

Enjoy!

Do you live or travel outside the United States? Interested in birding trips off the beaten path? I just re-discovered a site called Fatbirder. Normally, I cover topics related to wildlife, especially wild birds, in your own backyard or on your own patio, porch, balcony or deck. It's fun to think about further horizons, and Fatbirder has many, many links about birding across the world, as well as reviews and news.

Check out an organization dedicated to education, conservation, and research to help preserve the monarch butterfly population.