Cohabitation with Native and Migrating “Backyard” Species
When your garden oasis is literally home, marketplace, workplace or hangout for animals in the environment, you get to witness amazing activity and visits!
Animal Photo Gallery
2022
Common Eastern Bumblebee 
Painted-wing fly 
Common Eastern Bumblebee 
Common Eastern Bumblebee 
Common Eastern Bumblebee 
Common Eastern Bumblebee 
Chipmunk 
Dolichopodid (Long-legged fly) 
Ladybug 
Common Eastern Bumblebee 
Common Eastern Bumblebee 
Common Eastern Bumblebee 
Cabbage White Butterfly 
Sweat bee 
Sweat bee 
Assassin Fly 
Sweat bee 
Potter wasp 
Firefly 
Sweat bee 
Hoverfly 
Grey Catbird 
Potter wasp
Other Animal Encounters Submitted by Fellow Garden Adventurers
Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar feasting on dill
Submitted by Joyce M of Indianapolis, IN, USA
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So true. Very insightful post. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome! We love sharing our experiences with both aspiring and seasoned gardeners. Thank you for your photo submission.