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NOTE:The photographs at the top of each page on this website depict the spectacular colors, textures, and light in the sky above Montevalle in the Scotts Valley mountains.

These photographs reflect the unique character and tranquil ambience in this Montevalle residential community.[1]

Photos of Montevalle Fauna


Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron at the South Lake. Photo: Greg Edmundson

Great Egret on the North Lake Bridge
Great Egret on the North Lake Bridge. Photo: Erwin Dreiske

Common Merganser Ducks (left: female, right: male)
Common Merganser Ducks (left: female, right: male)

A Flock of Wild Turkeys Frequents Sorrento Drive
A Flock of Wild Turkeys Frequents Sorrento Drive. Photos: Karen Bonnie

Female Mallard Duck & Her Ducklings in the Lily Pads
Female Mallard Duck & Her Ducklings in the Lily Pads

Canada Geese
Canada Geese

Black-crowned Night Heron
Black-crowned Night Heron at the water’s edge. Photo: Greg Edmundson

Green Heron
Green Heron. Photo: Greg Edmundson


[1] Montevalle’s 50 Golden Years 1969-2019, published by Montevalle residents, is a special collection of historical and new articles and photographs showcasing Montevalle’s history and development since its founding in 1969.

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