Biodiversity of the Vineyards


When one visits the Newport Beach Vineyards and Winery, they will find themselves amongst some of the most beautiful landscapes in Orange County perched on the Upper Newport Bay.  With the wonders of the nature and ecological preserve of the Upper Newport Bay there are many visitors that we have from the Bay. 

The Vineyards and Winery has many guests that frequent vineyards with and without an invite.  On any given day we are visited by Coyotes, Bobcats, Raccoons, Possums, Skunks, Rats, Gophers, Rabbits, Squirrels and Field Mice.  We also have many winged friends that are permanent residents which can be seen in our Aviary and many that come to visit for the day.  One can see Eagles, Barn Owls, Osprey, Red Shoulder Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Burrowing Owl, Crows, Seagulls, and Finches to name a few.  And, we can not forget our slithering friends the Gopher Snake and Rosy Boa's. 
The Gardens
Throughout the gardens one will see the passion of our owner Richard Moriarty with the amazing landscape he has created.  The gardens are full of botanical and tropical flowers and plants.  The Vineyards has over 12 different types of Palms growing.  Kentia, Queen Palms, Fan Palms, Fishtail, Rhaphys, Sabal, Chilean Wine Palm, Mediterranean Fan, Phoenix Palms, Cuban Royal, and Chamadorea Tenella Palm to name a few.  There are Cycads, Bromeliads, Succulents and much more.  
The Koi Ponds
One kind find swimming around in our two Koi ponds, amazing Koi's, Catfish, Bluegill, Bullfrogs, Cooter and Yellow Eared Slider Turtles, and Snapping Turtles. 
The Aviary