Wildlife in the Sierra Foothill Garden
Here is a list of animals we’ve photographed here on the property:
Deer
California mule deer, Odocoileus hemionus californicus
Looking at deer, or are thy looking at me?!
Coyote
Coyote, Canis latrans, here on the hill, a handsome healthy fellow
Coyote, Canis latrans photgraphed by local photog, Martha Klatt
Quail
California quail, Callipepla californica
A California quail stands high on some branches, guarding the rest of the flock or covey
Wild Turkey
Fox
Grey Squirrel
Tarantula
Preying Mantis
Woodpecker
Mouse
Snake
Lizard
Salamander
Bear
Bat
Not photographed but observed
Raccoon
Skunk
Rabbit
Gopher
Mountain Lion ( heard!)
Visit another page of plants found here in the garden…
Trees and Shrubs
Perennials and Grasses
Ephemerals and wildflowers
Existing weeds and non-natives
Wildlife in the Sierra Foothill Garden
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Animals of Sierra Nevada-- Also add raccoon, pack rats, ground squirrels. How about all the salamanders, frogs, toads, etc.? EJA
Add wild turkeys!
Yes, I will! We see them on th road, but not on our place,...wish we did!
We just moved seven months ago from L.A. to Applegate, just north of Auburn. We routinely see wild turkeys on our property and in the neighborhood. The largest “rafter” (yes, that’s the name for a group) I saw crossing our road was SEVENTEEN.
So, why did the turkey cross the road? To prove he wasn’t chicken!
I know just where Applegate is, Bob,...a beautiful area...our son used to live there and now moved to Elk Grove.
I'm glad you're enjoying the turkeys and have left the city. I saw a rafter of turkeys in the pouring rain yesterday, down at the bottom of the garden. Very few brains cells, I imagine!
Skunk, mole, bobcat, beaver, blue heron, and lots of other birds! ?
Nice! We have been in Rumsey for 12 months and I am busy trying to identify and distinguish native from weeds. Pretty exciting!
How nice! I really enjoyed photographing and then identifying all the plants here. So many were unfamiliar. I badly need to update the wildlife page with photos now that I've collected some. I'm sure you will, too.
I’m trying to identify what’s eating my Hollyhocks from the top. I caught a glimpse of something grey about the size of a fist scurry out and grab a leaf and drag it back under the vinca in the yard. But whatever it is the only thing I’ve noticed is eating the hollyhocks.