Birds I Mammals I Fish I Reptiles & Amphibians I Insects

Mammals and
the Lake Ontario Shoreline

There are a variety of mammals that may use your shoreline.The variety you attract all depends on what kind of habitat you have to offer.

     
  White-tailed deer              
   
Deer and rabbits are attracted to trees and saplings near the forest edge.
  
   
  Gray Squirrel
     
 
Squirrels and chipmunks need nut trees, such as oaks and hickory, and old trees with cavities for shelter and nesting.
  
     
 
Muskrats and beaver are attracted to wetlands. Wetlands provide them with abundant food and they build their homes among the vegetation.
 
   
  Quick Tips for Attracting Mammals to Your Property
 

To attract more mammals to your property:

  • Place suet in trees for flying squirrels.
  • Protect snags and logs .
  • Plant nut producing trees such as oaks and hickories.
  • Keep old orchards that are still productive.

To find out more about attracting mammals to your shoreline read the 6 Tips for Creating a Wildlife Friendly Shoreline pages.


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Designed by Molly Thompson, Dune/Habitat Educator
mat36@cornell.edu