Which evergreen shrubs for a windy spot?

Can anyone suggest any evergreen shrubs/bushes to plant in our new border.

It's an open aspect, can get quite windy but has full sun.

The border has two purposes - to create a wind break for the rear garden, and to act as a security barrier from the road.

We want it to look nice (ie not just a row of conifers), hopefully attract birds/wildlife, and be evergreen.

Any suggestions welcome...

thanks

 

hello just a few ideas
pittosporum tenufolium
prunus laurocerasus [laurel]
fuschia maggelanica
cistus [many varieties]
escallonia appleblossom
oleria macrodonta[daisy bush]
vibrnum tinus
last 2 birds seem to nest in regular good luck

 

Bamboo. you can buy different hieghts and shades of green. I love it. good luck.

 

To the suggestions already posted, add Berberis and mahonia.

 

bamboos are excellent but not black bamboo will not tolerate exposed areas