As the Gottlieb Native Garden’s naturalist, Scott Logan documents the ever-changing array of wildlife species as they vary with the garden’s blooms, seasons and migratory patterns. While bringing these observations to life for all to experience, he also coordinates scientific research projects, and monitors the overall health and biodiversity of the garden. The Naturalist’s Journal also highlights the work the Gottliebs and Scott are doing to educate and inspire people to start gardening for wildlife with native plants.
Great Horned Owl Fledlings Playing
Need we say more…..
A Single Wood Rat Tunnel
We directed the attention of our video camera on a single auxiliary tunnel of a dusky foot wood rat (Neotoma fuscipes) to see who came and went. The towhee was a given, but the show put on by the squirrel was unexpected. How could you […]
Coyote Couple Sniffing Around
At night coyotes are active on and patrol of their territory.
Daytime Coyote
Coyotes’ coats are more colorful then people would assume. This camo helps them blend into the arid hillsides of Southern California. Yet, in the bright morning light, against the green grass, we can get a rare glimpse at its detail.
Northern "Bullock’s Oriole
GNG is proud to have captured our first Northern Oriole. Bullock’s are part of the Emberizidae family which also includes blackbirds, meadowlarks and grackles. This bird likes woodlands and spaces with shade. Northern orioles can be found throughout the United States and may be in […]
Can you spot the California Quail?
Quail flow in and out of the garden in flocks ranging from 6 to 20 birds, eating seeds and scurrying around the under brush. The combination of cool/quiet morning and native flora highly increase your chances of seeing California’s state bird in our garden or […]
Western Tanagers Pairing Up
Western Tanagers are tropical birds who winter in the tropics, but breed throughout the Western United States. Tanagers feed on insects in the spring and summer months, switching to berries in late summer/fall. Check out the photo of the pair calling GNG home! Western Tanager