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Genus MecaphesaObserver
grinninDescription
Photos close-cropped; thank you @natev: hairs longer in ocular region, shorter/absent on rest of head
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North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)Observer
lapis_the_mothmanDescription
Looks like it was eating a Noctua pronuba larva
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North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)Observer
lapis_the_mothmanDescription
Female, dead from pesticides
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North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)Observer
biosamDescription
It appears this Jerusalem cricket died during molting.
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North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)Observer
rachel363Description
Very large, the rocks in the photo are roughly dime size. It went under the big rocks surrounding a large fire, and it was hot.
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Point Conception Jerusalem Cricket (Ammopelmatus muwu)Observer
alice_abelaDescription
Surf Beach, Santa Barbara County, California
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North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)Observer
bolsastewardDescription
Found during habitat restoration. Observed, photographed then released in a safe location.
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Barn Owl (Tyto alba)Observer
truthseqrDescription
Barn Owl Pellet #A-28 (Site-A)
Found in the parking lot amid lots of whitewash.
Pellet length: 2 in (5 cm)
Pellet age: < 2 days (fresh)
This pellet contained the remains of:
a. (California Vole) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184744327
b. (Western Harvest Mouse x2) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184744329
c. (North American Jerusalem Crickets) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184747621
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North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)Observer
truthseqrDescription
Remains of one or more Jerusalem Crickets found in Barn Owl pellet #A-28.
Here is the observation for the pellet:
Pellet #A-28: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184744325
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North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)Observer
alice_abelaDescription
Pinyon Flat, Riverside County, California
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North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)Observer
seanogamiDescription
had something on its abdomen. eggs, maybe?
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North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)Observer
nettiecatDescription
1cm baby
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Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus)Observer
nmrveljDescription
??? All algorithm so ID may be incorrect.
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Observer
bentleycolwillDescription
lecistic
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Observer
jgattenDescription
Comparison shot with Common Raven (above)
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Vivid Dancer (Argia vivida)Observer
ouzelDescription
It was a very deep lapis lazuli blue
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Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)Observer
ouzelDescription
Five owls seen here tonight
Owl #4
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Lizard Spider (Rhomphaea fictilium)Observer
ouzelDescription
I see we've seen this species here once before. The first time was in the manzanita grove.
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Toy Soldiers (Cladonia bellidiflora)Observer
shaanaroesteDescription
Similar: C. squamosa but not terricolous and apothecia rare.
"When sterile it is distinguished from Cladonia squamosa by the yellow colour (usnic acid), ± presence of orange pigmentation (K+ purple) at the base of the undersides of the basal squamules and absence of perforations in the podetia; entirely grey specimens, lacking usnic acid, are rarely encountered."
C. squamosa also seems to have more tapering podetia generally?
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Point Conception Jerusalem Cricket (Ammopelmatus muwu)Observer
alice_abelaDescription
Santa Barbara County, California
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Square-legged Camel Cricket (Tropidischia xanthostoma)Observer
huwalu_ka_usingDescription
~13mm body length (not including antennae), nymph. Found underneath the boardwalk.
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Sars-Cov-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2)Observer
rebeccareaderleeDescription
Well then, I guess I’m not leaving for Puerto Rico on the 12th
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Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans)Observer
maisieelliseDescription
It was about as fun as it looks.
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Sars-Cov-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2)Observer
liam_pentangelo
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Sars-Cov-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2)Observer
gavinnuppPlace
Private
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Sars-Cov-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2)Observer
ethan241Description
Didn't get too sick luckily.
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Sars-Cov-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2)Observer
douchDescription
24-year-old female Homo sapiens sapiens; no comorbities known; no prior SARS-CoV-2 exposures known; 2 x Cominarty (Pfeizer) vaccinated; typical COVID-19 symptoms
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Sars-Cov-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2)Observer
markb1984
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Sars-Cov-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2)Observer
oddcodDescription
very old photo, just remembered that people were posting their positive tests on here and thought i would too. i'm all better now :)
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Culicine Mosquitoes (Subfamily Culicinae)Observer
kyronbDescription
Found on my arm while I was trying to photograph a spider.
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Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor)Observer
luckDescription
Two juveniles nonplussing a housecat.
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Observer
cindyleedanylukboisvertDescription
Crow on the Top .. Raven in the Middle .. Red-winged Blackbird on the Bottom
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Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus)Observer
jaygilliamDescription
Known nesting location. Gave nasally "ahh-ahh" calls. Wing formula with P9 longer than P5 confirms ID.
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Common Globetail (Sphaerophoria scripta)Observer
grinninDescription
For the Annual Fleabane (Erigeron annuus), cf. inaturalist.org/observations/228585432
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Carrion Crow (Corvus corone)Observer
schwalbe41Description
Diese Rabenkrähe nimmt nicht nur ein Sandbad, sie lässt sich auf einem Ameisennest Säure ins Gefieder spritzen, um die Parasiten loszuwerden. "Anting"
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Banana Slugs (Genus Ariolimax)Observer
chuuuuungDescription
About 3-4 inches long
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Observer
davecarmeanDescription
You can see the crow's head. Observed crow going into nest and sitting on it. See 28 April, and 20 May observation where the crow can be seen flying away from the nest.
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California Flattened Jumping Spider (Platycryptus californicus)Observer
davecarmeanDescription
In home, on my monitor, chasing the cursor. Tried to get better picture of face/eyes. Was still there next morning. Video (7 sec).
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Observer
davecarmeanDescription
See 20 April observation where the head of the crow sitting on the nest is visible.
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Observer
rod_mclatchyDescription
Here is my sequence of shots of the crow attempting to grab a duckling.
the duckling resurfaces in the last shot. whilst a Red-winged blackbird tries to shoo the crow away.
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Birds (Class Aves)Observer
karakaxaDescription
Almost all of the birds that were collected within a few hours from three regions in the island (Sarakiniko, Karave, Kastri - but mostly the first area).
A mass migratory bird death event took place in the island this season. Its probable cause was strong North winds that caused a 1-2 week delay in Africa-East Europe migration. Many birds arrived to the island in critical condition, which was worsened by the lack of food and water. Most died of starvation and exhaustion and many were killed by cats and dogs.
Species found on May 4th- including those not in the photo:
Garden Warbler (30+), Spotted Flycatcher (20+), Wood Warbler (15+), Barn Swallow (15+), European Bee Eater (15+), Sedge Warbler (9), Icterine Warbler (4), House Martin (4), Western Yellow Wagtail (3), European Turtle dove (2), Golden Oriole (2), European Pied Flycatcher (2), Collared Flycatcher (1), Blue Rock Thrush (1), Tree Pipit (1), Eurasian Collared Dove (1), Common Snipe (1), Common Sandpiper (1), Wood Sandpiper (1), Squacco Heron (1), Great Reed Warbler (1), Eurasian Blackcap (1), Common Nightingale (1)
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Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)Observer
luckDescription
Hummingbird mating display dive and aero-squeak! There are 3 squeaks; the first is 30 seconds in.
I had started to record audio of the birdsong and by chance observed the dives but wasn't able to record video in time. Too awestruck!
Another hummingbird, possibly the intended female, had a front row seat on a powerline during the whole display.
I believe this is an Anna's based on the sound profile.
More info: https://www.audubon.org/news/hummingbirds-shake-their-tail-feathers-generate-high-pitched-sounds
And
https://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2008/01/30_hummingbird.shtml
