bull thistles are a good food source for many animals.
eastern cottontails and white-tailed deer eat the leaves and stems.
flower nectar is consumed by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
seeds are popular with many birds, such as american goldfinches
and juncos, as well as mice and other small mammals.
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this is one of my favourite weeks so far. are you using your spotter's guide for all of this information?
Thanks! Yah, I think it's one of my favourite weeks too. I have been using my spotter's guide to wildflowers, and then searching the internet for additional information. but I actually have taken most of these pictures this week too. Today I just took about 20 pictures of 5 or so different "weeds" which are mostly on the side of the highway on my way to work. So I've been learning about all these plants as I share them with all of you!
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