Hedges
Dec 9th, 2007 by Birdy Trish
The hedge is home for many birds, animals and insects.
The hawthorn hedge bears crimson berries which are called Haws.
Many birds feed on these Haw berries in Autumn and early Winter.
The leaves of the hawthorn are eaten by woodpigeons.
Blackberries, rosehips, hawthorn berries and sloes are eaten by many birds.
Hips, haws, elder, holly, ivy, rowan and yew berries are the natural foods of the thrushes.
Hedges give food, shelter and nesting sites to our garden birds.
They also brighten up a dull day.
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