The yard is a great place to watch nature. We can attract birds, insects, and small animals by providing a little food, water, and shelter for these creatures in our backyards. Plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs can provide shelter and food, while a pond, bird bath or morning dew can give water. Colorful blooms and scents from flowers attract birds and bugs during the day. At night, white flowers glow as they reflect moonlight, which attract pollinating nectar-feeding moths and bats. Here are some photos from my backyard…