Birds:
* Farm yard birds: Domesticated chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and other poultry.
* Birds of prey: Hawks, owls, falcons, and kites that prey on rodents and other small animals.
* Songbirds: Sparrows, robins, blackbirds, and other birds that feed on seeds and insects.
* Waterfowl: Ducks, geese, and other birds that live near ponds or water sources.
Mammals:
* Farm animals: Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, donkeys, and other domesticated animals.
* Rodents: Mice, voles, rats, and other rodents that feed on crops and grains.
* Lagomorphs: Rabbits and hares that graze on vegetation.
* Carnivores: Foxes, coyotes, badgers, weasels, and other predators that hunt rodents and other animals.
* Insectivores: Shrews, moles, and other animals that feed on insects.
Reptiles and Amphibians:
* Snakes: Garter snakes, rat snakes, and other snakes that feed on rodents and other small animals.
* Lizards: Lizards like fence lizards and skinks that feed on insects.
* Frogs and Toads: Amphibians that live near water sources and feed on insects.
Insects:
* Beneficial insects: Bees, butterflies, ladybugs, and other insects that pollinate crops or control pests.
* Crop pests: Grasshoppers, aphids, caterpillars, and other insects that damage crops.
* Soil invertebrates: Earthworms, beetles, and other insects that break down organic matter and improve soil health.
Other:
* Earthworms: Important for soil health, they decompose organic matter and improve drainage.
* Spiders: Predators that control insect populations.
* Slugs and snails: Herbivores that can damage crops.
It's important to note that the presence and abundance of these animals can be influenced by factors such as:
* Farming practices: Organic farming tends to support a wider diversity of wildlife compared to conventional farming.
* Crop rotation: Rotating crops can help control pests and create more diverse habitats.
* Habitat management: Creating hedgerows, planting native trees, and leaving areas of uncultivated land can provide shelter and food for wildlife.
* Pesticide use: Pesticides can have negative impacts on wildlife populations.
By understanding the relationships between wildlife and farmland, we can work towards creating more sustainable and biodiversity-rich agricultural landscapes.