Mammals

As seen at the Point Pinos Lighthouse

Pocket Gopher Absolutely necessary for our ecology. They are critical for getting soil aerated and watered. The owls and hawks in the area love them (to eat). But they are the scourge of every property in Pacific Grove. You will see their entrance mounds everywhere you go, especially in the spring when the young are emerging (and very stupid easy prey for predators to feed their young).

Black-tailed Deer Without predators (mountain lions and wolves) their population has exploded in 'safe' areas (where people are). They eat almost any plant in your garden and considered a 'pest' by home owners, but the tourists go CRAZY over them and will stop in the middle of traffic to watch or photography them. DO NOT FEED. Besides the lighthouse grounds, they are across the street at the cemetery (grass).

Also seen at Point Pinos Lighthouse, but not imaged yet: Tree Squirrel, California deermouse, Raccoon, Coyote, Red Fox, Mountain Lion:cougar:puma