For the past two years I've been working on renovating part of my yard. When we bought our house, this section was bare white soil that, not surprisingly, nothing would grow in. So, I've brought in top soil, put down weed block, mulch and a rock path among other things. There is a smaller part to the side of the project that my wife and I have referred too as the eventual "bird sanctuary." The thought is that we would plant bushes and flowers that birds would favor. The area is ~ 600 sq ft. Nearby I have a wegilia, two Rose of Sharons and two cat mints for HB (love the cat mints) and two butterfly bushes for butterflies, so I am looking for something a little different.

So I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for trees/shrubs/perennial flowers that birds would love? Of course, it would need to survive the pleasant climate we have here in southern New Hampshire. I would love to promote something for cardinals, but we have orioles, tanagers, titmouse, blue jays, etc. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Brant