Most Georgia homeowners are not fans of greenbrier.  Greenbrier vines constantly try to smother our shrubs, trees, and gardens.  Whenever we get near them, their thorny vines seemly try to leap out and snag our clothing or prick our skin.  However, would you belief this menacing native vine is a source of winter food for backyard birds?  It is true.

       Greenbrier’s shiny dark berries are gobbled up by more than 40 species of songbirds including backyard favorites such as the hermit thrush, American robin, northern flicker, northern mockingbird, gray catbird, northern cardinal, and sparrows.