With urban sprawl threatening our precious wildlife, Pepper and I took official steps to protect our little corner of the world. You must supply this vital element all year long. Our little marsh supplies drinking water to birds, resident frogs, and visiting raccoons, coyotes, deer, possums, and butterflies. We provide trees, flowers, grassy areas, bushes, and bird-houses allowing wildlife to take their pick. This monarch butterfly only lays eggs on milkweeds, so she's quite happy in our habitat.
Shelter is the forth and final requirement for a habitat.
This tiger swallowtail stopped by for an evening snack of pollen.