Animals of the Kalkar Open Space

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Amphibians

Pacific Tree Frog/Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)

Pacific Tree Frogs are up to 2" in size, and are usually greenish or brownish. They had a variety of calls, including a traditional "ribbit", and in spring, they can form loud choruses. They lay eggs in the detritus of the pond.

American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)

Bullfrogs make a repetitive low sound like a cello and males form loud choruses in spring. They are 4-6". They are invasive in our area and threaten native amphibians and fish.

 

Cats, Canines & Other Mammals

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
Mountain Lion (Puma concolor)  
Coyote (Canis latrans)
Red Fox (Vulpes fulva)    
California Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus californicus)    
Black-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus)    
Racoon (Procyon lotor)    
Rabbits (various species)    
Squirrels (various species)

Learn to tell squirrels apart)

   
Rats (various species)    

More animals and content coming!

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