It provides perches, nesting sites and hiding places for birds and a place to get out of the summer heat for cottontails and jackrabbits. Juniper Woodland - Rocky Mountain junipers are also called western red cedars, the namesake of Cedar Mountain. Mountain Shrub communities are a transition between grasslands and forests, providing wildlife with a diverse supply of food, nesting places, and cover. There is a wide variety of wildlife that utilize this habitat, depending on the season. Seeds and fruits mature in the fall and feed wildlife that is migrating or preparing to hibernate.
Many species find refuge from high elevation winter snow in the mountain shrub community.
Early morning and late evening are the best times to observe wildlife. Avoid approaching animals with young and do not disturb nesting birds. Be quiet and avoid startling animals. Stay behind cover whenever possible. Be patient and wait for animals to come into view.