Urban Wildlife

Image Credit: Sherry Ferber

 

Do you know your wild neighbors?

If you live near natural habitat it’s likely that you have wildlife visiting your neighborhood. Do you know who they are? Some of these animals may occasionally visit urban landscapes, while other animals may visit more often. If resources become available, some may just live in your backyard!

Large/Medium Mammals	Rodents/Small Mammals	Birds	Reptiles
Coyotes - common	Squirrels - common	Owls - common	Lizards - common
Raccoons - common	Gophers - common	Hawks - common	Snakes - common
Opossum - common	Mice - common	Song birds - common
Bobcats - occasional	Woodrats - common	Hummingbirds - common
Skunks - occasional	Black Rats - common	Ducks - common
Mountain Lions - rare	European Rats - common
	Rabbits - common

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I make my yard wildlife friendly?
• How do I deter wildlife from my yard?
• How do I keep my children and pets safe?
• What do I need to know about protecting livestock in the Coastal Zone?

Specific Topics

• Rats
• Gophers
• Squirrels