Resources: Nature

Contains external links.
I am not responsible for the content of external websites.

Plants (USA) (I have mainly focused on native plants, because they are typically the most beneficial for wildlife, especially pollinators). Native Plant Search (USA & Canada): https://www.wildflower.org/plants Native Plant Search: https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder Native Plant Search: https://www.audubon.org/native-plants Native Plant List (WNY): https://bnriverkeeper.org/nativeplantguide Native Plant Lists: https://xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/pollinator-friendly-plant-lists Native Plant List (NY) (.pdf): https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/factnatives.pdf Wildflower List (NY): https://uswildflowers.com/wfquery.php?State=NY Where to Buy Native Plants: https://themeadowproject.com/resources/find-native-plants Where to buy Plants, including Natives (WNY): -WIP- Native Seeds (ME): https://wildseedproject.net Invasive Plant List (NY) (.pdf): https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/isprohibitedplants2.pdf Invasive Plant List : https://plants.usda.gov/java/invasiveOne?sort=comname Leaf Litter (North America): https://ufi.ca.uky.edu/treetalk/wildlife-leaf-habitat https://xerces.org/blog/leave-the-leaves Plants (UK) Native Woodland (UK): https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/native-trees https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/plants/wild-flowers Wild Plant and Fungi Search (UK): https://www.plantlife.org.uk/uk/discover-wild-plants-nature/plant-fungi-species Animals (general) List of Wild Animals (NY) (.pdf): https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/vertchklst0410.pdf Invasive Animals (NY) (.pdf): https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/isprohibitedanimals.pdf Insects Bees (USA): https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/animals/bees.shtml Butterfly Host Plants (USA): https://gardenswithwings.com/butterfly-garden/host-plants Birds Bird Identification (USA): https://www.audubon.org/bird-guide Bird Identification (USA): https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse Bird Nest Identification (USA): https://nestwatch.org/learn/focal-species Plants for Birds (Search) (USA): https://www.audubon.org/plantsforbirds Bird Identification (UK): https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z Safety for Birds: https://birdsafe.ca/homes-safe-for-birds Other Nature related links List of Animals I Have Seen: -WIP- Pollinator Friendly Yards (FB Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/970225259732416 Dept. Environmental Conservation (USA): https://www.dec.ny.gov/23.html Wildlife & Countryside Act (UK): https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/contents Resources (UK): https://www.gov.uk/topic/environmental-management/wildlife-habitat-conservation Additional Information to consider Rodenticides (rat poison): -WIP- I recommend considering the effects of all poisons before use (including pesticides) Lead Ammunition: https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/nature/leadinfo.htm Sky Lanterns: https://balloonsblow.org/flaming-litter Similar goes for balloon releases (including latex balloons) Consumer Guides & Labelling (sustainability etc.): https://catrantula.com/resourcesnature.htm