One of the signs depicting the flora and fauna of the sergeant’s grove
Click for sign's details Translation of the text on the sign:
Animals in the grove Many animals are attracted to the forest due to the richness of the habitats in it. The plant attracts invertebrates from different groups such as butterflies, beetles, grasshoppers, mantises and spiders, and vegetarian reptiles such as the land tortoise; Invertebrates are a food source for birds, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals; Various species of birds are attracted to trees as a nesting place, hiding place, resting place or observation post. The forest, thanks to its size and the richness of the species of animals and plants found in it, is one of the most important urban nature sites in Netanya.
Middle Eastern Tree Frog Hyla savignii
Group: Amphibians
A species whose future is in danger due to dehydration of moist habitats and pollution of water sources. The tadpoles of the Tree Frog reproduce in winter puddles, and the adults live in summer on green plants.
Common Hardun Laudakia stellio
Group: Agamidae, reptiles
The color of the hardun changes in different situations for camouflage, heat absorption or during courtship and during the breeding season. The hardun eats mainly insects, but sometimes feeds on flowers as well.
Praying mantis Ameles heldreichi
Group: Praying mantis, cockroaches
The origin of his name is in his pointed eyes. Found on low grasses and shrubs. The mature color is brown or gray, and helps to camouflage it as the plants dry out.
Mediterranean chameleon Chamaeleo chamaeleon
Group: Chamaeleonidae, reptiles
The chameleon is famous for its ability to change its colors according to environmental conditions, a feature that helps camouflage it. She hunts for food, especially small insects, with her long tongue.
Carrion crow Corvus corone
Group: Passerine, Aves
Despite its shrill voice the crow is a songbird. The gray crow is an omnivore and it is easy for it to find its food in the urban environment - food scraps that man has thrown away, animals that have been run over by small animals. It builds its nest on trees and reproduces quickly, while easily competing with other bird species.
The banded garden spider Argiope trifasciata
Group: Orb-weaver spider, spiders
The spider weaves a mesh that stands above the ground, between shrubs and tall plants. The female stands in the center of the net waiting for prey. The male is considerably smaller than the female.
Rose-ringed parakeet Psittacula krameri
Group: Psittacidae, Aves
A species of parrot lives in Israel and is considered an invader due to its rapid culture in recent decades and its spread throughout the country, while repressing local bird species. Rose-ringed parakeet causes a lot of damage to agriculture.
Zygaena graslini Zygaena graslini
Group: Zygaenidae, Lepidoptera
The Zygaena, common in March-April, is evident in its red wings, adorned with black spots and its tentacles bent at their ends. Its life is centered around the blueberry plant, which provides its food.
Common kestrel Falco tinnunculus
Group: Accipitriformes, Aves
Bird of prey that eats reptiles, birds and small mammals, and sometimes insects as well. The common kestrel easily adapts to the human environment, and in the urban space it nests on residential buildings and trees.
Greek tortoise Testudo graeca
Group: Land turtles, reptiles
Endangered species due to destruction of its natural habitat, illegal collection and harm by accompanying animals.
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