The San Bernardino National Forest is rich in wildlife species, especially in comparison to the surrounding urban areas.
Animals depend on specific habitats for food, water, shelter and space.
Knowledge of habitats and the ability to recognize them are valuable tools for wildlife watchers. High elevation ponderosa pine - juncos, mountain chickadees and Steller's jays. Oak woodlands - acorn woodpeckers, western bluebirds, and ground squirrels. Dense conifers - gray squirrels, spotted owls, flying squirrels, southern mule deer, turkeys, mountain quail, and acorn woodpeckers. Riparian - western toads, Pacific tree frogs, American dippers, orioles, and goldfinches.