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Mountain Lion (Puma concolor)Observer
vishalsDescription
Photographed with a DSLR camera trap
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Western Fairy-Slipper (Calypso bulbosa var. occidentalis)Observer
emmasheltonDescription
There are two that I've found in this area, can only find one now. A lot of fuels management went on over the past few years.
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Flat Spurred Piperia (Platanthera transversa)Observer
emmasheltonDescription
Suspect Piperia transversa since lots of Madrones nearby.
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Humboldt Bay Owl's-Clover (Castilleja ambigua var. humboldtiensis)Observer
billrod9Description
West of Arcata Marsh parking lot, Humboldt Bay.
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Wideleaf Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja exserta var. latifolia)Observer
matsonburger
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Mount Diablo Fairy-Lantern (Calochortus pulchellus)Observer
phenry64Description
Big patch on Mitchell Canyon Road just above Globelily trail
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Pink Butter 'N' Eggs (Triphysaria eriantha ssp. rosea)Observer
kkellmanDescription
In valley oak grassland
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Western Fairy-Slipper (Calypso bulbosa var. occidentalis)Observer
emmasheltonDescription
Western Fairy Slipper update. Was a bud a few weeks ago. Pics 4,5,6 show leaves of two more plants. I have only ever seen 10 total at Huddart, and blooms from only four of them.
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Western Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera oblongifolia)Observer
emmasheltonDescription
Several plants in an ~ 4 ft diameter area. Across the Skyline Trail from the “Popeye” Douglas Fir.
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North Pacific Right Whale (Eubalaena japonica)Observer
jackmcdonoughDescription
Extremely rare. Only 32 known in the east Pacific. Seen from the Monterey Bay Whale Watch 9am tour, confirmed by many local experts. See their website for more photos. Time not exact but near.
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Ocellated Icefish (Chionodraco rastrospinosus)Observer
jackson_chuDescription
Note second photo with syringe is showing transparent blood; indicating the complete lack of hemoglobin typical of these 'icefish' found in Antarctica.
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Milkmaids (Cardamine californica)Observer
sadie_hickeyDescription
On serpentine barren
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Point Reyes Rein-Orchid (Platanthera elegans ssp. decurtata)Observer
lorri-gongDescription
Point Reyes lighthouse parking lot area.
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Spotted Coralroot (Corallorhiza maculata)Observer
once-lerDescription
Aphids?
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Bog Orchids (Genus Platanthera)Observer
greenfangDescription
No baseline leaves
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Elegant Piperia (Platanthera elegans ssp. elegans)Observer
emmasheltonDescription
A patch along the connector trail between Huddart Park and Kings Mountain Road I've been watching for several years. This is the only observation when I have seen them in bloom. EVERY year they get whacked back during bloom time by trail clearing crews.
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Flat Spurred Piperia (Platanthera transversa)Observer
emmasheltonDescription
A good crop this year!
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Rein Orchids (Section Piperia)Observer
lupine15Description
Mt Diablo State Park, Curry Canyon Road
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Stream Orchid (Epipactis gigantea)Observer
rhyaxDescription
In small seep/stream that is flowing into the Illinois River. In Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Area.
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Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus)Observer
greglasleyDescription
I feel like I should post one of those warnings you see on some TV shows...."Viewer Discretion is Advised; some images may be disturbing to some viewers". After some of the road kill images that are posted on iNat perhaps this is not too bad. At least it was completely natural, unlike the slaughter caused by vehicles on our wildlife.
Between 1996-2005, I was a bird guide on 13 trips to Antarctica. During those trips I saw lots of Leopard Seal attacks on penguins, but none stands out in my mind more than this one. This adult Chinstrap Penguin had somehow escaped from the jaws of a Leopard Seal, but was mortally injured. The penguin was virtually "de-gloved" whereby its skin was almost removed from its body. The penguin struggled ashore where it stood still for 10 or 15 minutes, much to the distress of several tour participants I had with me. As the penguin stood there, several Brown Skuas began to gather about, waiting for the inevitable to happen. Slowly the penguin walked farther away and out of immediate view, with 4 or 5 skuas walking along behind it. I did not follow, but rather decided to allow the scene to unfold without my observation and intrusion. It was a reminder that nature can be tough and brutal.
Image 4 shows a small portion of the Chinstrap Penguin colony at this location.
image scanned from 35 mm slides
Bailey Head,
Deception Island,
Antarctica
29 January 2002
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Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii)Observer
prickly_sculpinDescription
Found in the wild in a rural area.
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Eastern Fairy-Slipper (Calypso bulbosa var. americana)Observer
jennifer_clifford
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Denseflower Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja densiflora)Observer
tapbirdsDescription
Owl's Clover rosette (Castilleja densiflora), Four Corners, Mt. Tamalpais State Park CA
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White Bog Orchid (Platanthera dilatata)Observer
rowenrobersonPlace
Kings Canyon/sequoia, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Fresno County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)
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Korean Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium japonicum)Observer
skycatDescription
Protected habitat.
北設楽郡設楽町津具
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