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Mallard Ducks
Mallard ducks are commonly spotted in Hawthorne Park. Mallard ducks can be easily identified, the males can be identified by their green heads and their curled tails. On the other hand, the females and ducklings are distinguished by their orange to brown bills and also their white spotted feathers.

Garter Snakes
the Garter snake is one of the most known native species. It is found among several different types of habitats such as; woodlands, grassy knolls, and meadows.A Garter snakes is often found near the water. In fact, a Garter Snake is not venomous. If the Garter Snake feels threatened, they tend to let out a repulsive stench which then warns predators to stay away.

Bees
Bees are a keystone species native to British Columbia. In Hawthorne Park, they pollinate the gardens as well as the forest. If bees were to go extinct, then flowers and plants would die due to the lack of pollination.

Coyotes
Although Coyotes are dangerous, they are still a keystone species. They feast on small animals like mice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits. If coyotes become extinct, small predators like rats and mice will multiply and spread diseases that will break out.

Bald Eagles
The coyote is not the only animal that keeps the small predator population in check, however there are various animals, like the Bald Eagle. The Bald Eagle swoops down to capture prey such as fish and rats. Bald Eagles chase other bird predators like Osprey, Gulls, Ravens and Hawks. Enemies of the Bald Eagle are raccoons and owls. The Bald Eagle ranges from an approximate 30-37 inches, depending on the gender of the bird. The Bald Eagle inhabits in waterways, oceans, and lakes.

Squirrels
Squirrels are a keystone species. During Winter, they collect nuts. On the last day of Winter and the first day of Spring, they use their leftover nuts to plant flowers. In cold regions, squirrels tend to plan further ahead for survival than humans in the frozen months.

Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers are omnivores and are known to be master woodworkers. They make habitats for animals and they also abandon their nest for other Woodpeckers. Like frogs, Woodpeckers have a long tongue to capture insects. Woodpeckers drill through trees with their beak for getting food and making nests. A Woodpecker's lifespan is approximately 6-11 years. A woodpecker's lifespan is dependent on what kind of specie it is. The female woodpecker will lay 4-7 eggs and will then sit on her eggs for 2 weeks. The young woodpeckers do not leave the nest for 4-5 weeks.