Here we discuss specific habitat types and what you can do to attract wildlife to your property. Whether you are interested in waterfowl, songbirds, deer, gamebirds, or any other species, big or small, there are sections to help you.

Grasslands can help you establish and maintain grassland habitat that will attract species such as

• Cottontail rabbit
• Bobwhite quail
• Eastern bluebird
• Ring-necked pheasant

Woodlands gives you guidance on improving and establishing woody habitats that provide food and cover for species such as

• White-tailed deer
• Great-horned owl
• Ovenbird
• Bobcat

Wetlands can help you provide wetland habitats that attract a variety of wildlife, including

• Wood duck
• Mink
• Bullfrog
• Green-backed heron

Croplands can help you make farmland more habitat-friendly for species such as

• Red fox
• American kestrel
• Red-tailed hawk
• Fox squirrel

Backyards can help you make areas around your home attractive to wildlife such as

• Cardinal
• American goldfinch
• Gray squirrel
• Tiger swallowtail