We are gradually building a database of wildlife and plant life in and around Lake Garfield to help you identify what you see and hear.
Watch each month for Bonner McAllester’s articles from the Monterey News highlighted here.
Right now, we have hundreds of newly hatched wood frogs, looking like little black commas with waggly tails. They like to soak up the sun. There are oak leaves floating near the surface, perfect for supporting tiny tadpoles up where it’s warm.
Read Bonner McAllester’s Article in the May 2025 Monterey News
Click on the wildlife below to view past articles by Bonner McAllester and George Emmons.
Tufts Pollinator Initiative!
There are lots of valuable insects that help with the important job of pollination. TPI has guides for bumblebees, wasps, butterflies, hover flies and a wonderful guide to wild bees of New England.