Native Plants for Native Birds is a collection of articles written over five years by Joel Baines for a column in the Cayuga Bird Club Newsletter. The book includes stunning photos by David Ruppert and features articles full of practical information about plants native to the Ithaca area that attract birds, including preferred growing conditions, deer resistance, and more. It is a valuable resource to local gardeners who enjoy birds and want to convert their property to bird friendly, native plants.  46 articles covering more than 50 plant species.

Author: Joel Baines
Photos by: David Ruppert
Editing and Design by: Anne Marie Johnson

• Foreword by Steve Kress, author of  The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds: Creating Natural Habitats for Properties Large and Small
• Introduction explaining the value of native plants, the importance of buying locally grown plants
• Resources section
  

All proceeds from the sale of the book will go toward Cayuga Bird Club projects, such as planting a native garden in Ithaca, NY or building a kiosk similar to the one the club installed at Myers Point in Lansing, NY.