Planting for biodiversity (not just the bumbly fellas!)

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I'm moving towards planting for birds rather than feeding them, and trying to get more native caterpillar-friendly plants into the garden. I'm ok bee-wise.

I have a small border that is in shade all day, what can I plant there for birds? I think lamium for caterpillars will do OK. I know ferns will grow there, but do they do anything useful?

Anything with fruit and berries. Amelanchier berries are loved by blackbirds which are a joy to watch each June.

But birds also love insects so bring them in, the birds will follow.