31-May-2021
Heading to the pond
You'd be hard pressed to believe this is in the middle of a city. This shows the trail from the parking lot down to the pond and the bridge leading to the rest of the site.
31-May-2021
Eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)
So adorable these two, adult and young, in this shot by Koby.
25-May-2021
Amphibian pond
Another home for wildlife. Frogs, turtles, odonates, other aquatic invertebrates, sometimes ducks, mallards, even a beaver once upon a time. The following photos show different types of homes for various wildlife, all photographed by Koby who had the idea to capture some of the places around the garden used by wildlife.
25-May-2021
American toad (Anaxyrus americanus)
25-May-2021
Insect hotel
Insect hotels have become very popular in many countries. This one has been in place for some years and has attracted various bees and some wasps. This is also where a garter snake is occasionally found sunning itself, coiled up on top.
25-May-2021
Bee box
Part of a study on cavity nesting bees, this structure has been installed to track who might use it.
25-May-2021
Roosting box
Has always been used by red squirrels, and one winter, honey bees, but the red squirrels weren't too happy.
25-May-2021
Pond in Backyard Garden
Green frogs usually use this small pond, but who knows what others may use it, perhaps ssome aquatic invertebrates.
25-May-2021
Brush pile
Made by volunteers from debris, you will find these in various parts of the garden. Small mammals and some birds may use this, although bigger, messier brush piles seem to find more favour.