Wildlife in the Garden
Have you ever wondered how many animals call our garden home? Our little acre of land supports a pretty impressive ecosystem! Beyond our resident honeybees, worms, and all the ladies of the hen den, this space hosts tons of wild, native species—all playing their part to maintain a beautiful balance.
Take a look at this list of recently spotted species, and see if you can catch a celeb sighting on your next visit.
Barn Owls
A pair of barn owls have been spotted by our owl house at dusk. These special birds help keep our rodent population under control.
Coyotes
Only one has ever been spotted, but we hope these pest control pros are hard at work during the evening hours.
Rabbits
Spotted just about everywhere, rabbits help keep plant life in check (which is why we recommend keeping your garden fenced!)
Red Tail Hawks
You’ll likely see (and hear) these predators in the garden throughout the day. They also help keep the rat and rabbit population at bay.
Solitary Bees
The best pollinators in the garden are California native solitary bees. Unlike honeybees, these bees aren’t aggressive and they live alone (often in wood or burrowed underground) rather than in hives. They’re even better pollinators than honeybees, because while honeybees delicately back their hind legs with pollen, solitary bees cover themselves in the pollen (like shown in the image). This messy habit causes better pollen distribution from flower to flower.
Monarch Butterflies
These beautiful and helpful pollinators can be spotted all about the garden, but they really love our Bee Happy Pollinator Garden.
Tomato Worms
While you may see these as pests, they play an important role! These are food to birds, and when they transform into hawk moths, they act as pollinators. So when you see a caterpillar munching on your plants, consider just tossing them into the native plants on the hillside.
