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silversea_starsongDescription
@pleacoma was the only one successful at catching these. Super flighty!
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Genus OctopusObserver
alberto818Description
We found it under a rock and we caught it and released for observational purposes.
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California Grass-veneer Moth (Euchromius californicalis)Observer
naturecandidsDescription
After-hours permit graciously provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The second picture presents a direct side-by-side comparison of E. californicalis and E. ocellea (3 individuals each; all observed at the same place and night) as I currently understand it. The main difference is the location of the dark line (marked by a red arrow in the top photos) within the surrounding white field. (Please, note though that there is no guarantee for this to work, and there seem to be counterexamples on BOLD.)
Based on this ID method, I have found E. californicalis only in one small area (Yolo Bypass) where others also have seen it. In contrast, E. ocellea is much more broadly distributed.
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California Lady Beetle (Coccinella californica)Observer
sea-kangarooDescription
Cozy!
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California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)Observer
okbirdmanDescription
Condor #726
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California Clam Shrimp (Cyzicus californicus)Observer
kdffDescription
Observed on a docent-led field trip.
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American Shrewmole (Neurotrichus gibbsii)Observer
ichihuahuaDescription
So very cute. Crossing the road during the day. Body only about 2in
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New Zealand Skinks (Genus Oligosoma)Observer
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
Alpine rock skink (Oligosoma sp.) Unfortunately one of my favorite skinks is yet to be described so is not on here yet, but hopefully we will be able to name it over the next year or two.
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Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)Observer
phylogenomicsDescription
Leucistic
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White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)Observer
pmcmurdoDescription
This tan striped White-throated Sparrow is one and only white throated sparrow wintering this year in my yard. The other sparrows are 20+ White-crowned, 8 Golden-crowned, 1 Lincoln's and 1 Aleutian sooty
Fox sparrow.
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Wild Boar (Sus scrofa)Observer
filton18Description
It's getting tough to move about the park without bumping into 1 or more groups of wild pigs.
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Steller Sea Lion (Eumetopias jubatus)Observer
cypseloidesDescription
Being harassed by a baby California Sea Lion. Click through for a sequence, including the Stellers response.
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Salmon Shark (Lamna ditropis)Observer
onyxratDescription
A small one maybe 18 to 24 inches long. Swimming right next to the pier then was swimming close to the shore by some kids fishing.
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Columbian Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus ssp. columbianus)Observer
andreacala
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American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus)Observer
soilsflutterbyDescription
Same individual, wasn't sure which was his/her better side.
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Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)Observer
t_e_dDescription
Dans la pelouse devant les serres de la Collection nationale de Convolvulacées.
In the lawn in front of the greenhouses of the Collection nationale de Convolvulacées.
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Blainville's Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii)Observer
jondetkaDescription
Young of the year!
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Brown Smooth-Hound (Mustelus henlei)Observer
peggydalyDescription
About .5 meters. Very active. I have video if anyone would like to see. Right near the edge alongside the Rotary Nature Center.
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American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus)Observer
ken_mateikDescription
LARGEST male Bullfrog (easily 2 to 3 pounds) that I have seen in 50+ years. Could easy swallow Bluebird, Crayfish, or small Snake
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Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana)Observer
rmyoshiharaDescription
Happily entertaining itself by trail's edge. Didn't mind hikers passing
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California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)Observer
patpatasaurDescription
Condor #204, "Amigo"
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California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)Observer
azoologistDescription
single flight feather with numerous Turkey Vulture feathers
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Bryolymnia viridataObserver
tiwanePlace
Fort Ord Natural Reserve, Monterey, UC Natural Reserve System, California, United States (Google, OSM)
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Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii)Observer
hydrocyclerDescription
Banding owlet 1
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)Observer
matthew_bettelheimDescription
Two leucistic juveniles ‘possums :)
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Mount Diablo Jewelflower (Streptanthus hispidus)Observer
zach1rDescription
so quaint and difficult to reach responsibly
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Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis)Observer
kapranoffDescription
The famous lonely SF Bay chilean flamingo!
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Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)Observer
passiflora4Description
Tag team nest sitting.
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Western Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata)Observer
js_youngDescription
first confirmation of reproduction of a reintroduced population (2015). welcome the first born and bred generation of mountain lake SF western pond turtle in many many (many?) decades
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Blainville's Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii)Observer
phrynosoma__phanatic
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Southern Pacific Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata ssp. pallida)Observer
sarie_parieDescription
Just hatched and very smelly. Found in my spring fed pond. At 1000ft.
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Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)Observer
nuheyenuhDescription
The cutest bird I have maybe ever seen. Almost pooped on me. 10 feet above the trail, (almost) entirely hidden. Seemed like a favorite spot.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
arvelPlace
Contra Loma Regional Park, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Contra Costa, California, United States (Google, OSM)Description
Left this spot after a moment and then landed on the ground on a hill across the way (distant image)
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California Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps attenuatus)Observer
citysalamanders
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Sierran Tree Frog (Pseudacris sierra)Observer
poetlaurenDescription
Pair sheltering inside a cattle cistern in open space.
