The Dawes Arboretum has a history with wildlife viewing that includes recorded wildlife observations by founders Beman and Bertie Dawes. 

Recording wildlife observations and wildlife management continues to be a priority of The Dawes Arboretum.

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Collaborative partnerships with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Ohio Division of Wildlife and Universities are imperative to wildlife management at The Arboretum.

With the aid of volunteers, our staff continues to monitor wildlife populations and inventory wildlife species. Meet some of The Dawes Arboretum's wild inhabitants below!

Beaver

Beaver

Blue Jay

Blue Jay

Butterflies

Butterflies

Cardinal

Cardinal

Carolina Chickadee

Carolina Chickadee

Damselfly

Damselfly

Deer

Deer

Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Dragonfly

Dragonfly

Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Red Bat

Eastern Red Bat

Fox Squirrel

Fox Squirrel

Goldfinch

Goldfinch

Gray Catbirds

Gray Catbirds

Gray Squirrel

Gray Squirrel

Owl

Owl

Salamander

Salamander

Tan-striped white-throated sparrows

Tan-striped white-throated sparrows

Tufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmouse