Q: There are numerous cedar trees growing in the forests around me that are accessible for transplanting. Are cedar trees or Leyland cypress better for birds?

A: I think red cedar is better for birds by far. The combination of privacy and seeds to eat can’t be beat! That said, I hope you are not going to try transplanting anything larger than three feet tall. Red cedar is notoriously fickle about disturbance to its root system. The ones you move can be twelve to thirty-six inches high and will establish readily if you pay attention to watering in summer.