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Desert Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis ssp. nelsoni)Observer
lonnyholmesDescription
Ewe, mother and young lamb. Second photograph shows lamb chewing on mothers left horn.
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Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)Observer
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PrivateDescription
The first time they've been seen outside the den. SEVEN kits and their harried mom, who appears in the background in the first photo. On private property in Northern California.
Needless to say, I have a gazillion more photos, if you need a bigger dose of this cuteness: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVeV8vG
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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)Observer
patsimpson2000Description
Going from toyon to toyon.
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Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)Observer
alan_rockefellerDescription
A young one, displaying it's caudal lure.
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California Trapdoor Spider (Bothriocyrtum californicum)Observer
patsimpson2000
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Painted Desert Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris ssp. septentrionalis)Observer
smmckee
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Coastal Rosy Boa (Lichanura orcutti)Observer
patsimpson2000Description
Got caught in a net in storage area, about 2ft long.
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Mojave Thistle (Cirsium mohavense)Observer
walterfertigDescription
Sandy wash, Red Cliffs Preserve N of St. George. In bud. Roots flesh, deep-seated.
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Dwarf Bear-Poppy (Arctomecon humilis)Observer
kristenmisterDescription
One individual run over by mountain bike.
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Coastal California Gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica ssp. californica)Observer
sidesplotchDescription
Listed as a Species of Special Concern in California and listed as Threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Parry's Sandpaper Plant (Petalonyx parryi)Observer
cottonmouthcrowDescription
Gypsum heavy soil.
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Eastern Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus ssp. zibethicus)Observer
dongminsungDescription
Confirm?
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Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)Observer
anewmarkDescription
Seen sitting in ice plant behind the fence at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
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Black Spleenwort (Asplenium adiantum-nigrum)Observer
smmckeeDescription
Mineral Gulch, 4 mi east of Zion National Park
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California Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis ssp. lateralis)Observer
chloe_and_trevor
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Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)Observer
naturalistspaceDescription
I'm guessing some sort of gall? found on a coast live oak leaf
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San Diegan Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi)Observer
cwbrownDescription
Found in backyard
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Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus ssp. helleri)Observer
samfellows566
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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)Observer
donendicottDescription
Female, observed during seasonal monitoring of pair. Mated at this perch nine minutes prior to this photo.
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Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)Observer
cabrillonationalmonumentDescription
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North American Mountain Lion (Puma concolor ssp. couguar)Observer
mike275Description
Ran down from Cowles Mountain and continued South across Najavo Road and into the golf course. Dash camera caught this footage.
Dash Cam Video:
Channel 8's Story:
http://www.cbs8.com/story/37853219/mountain-lion-sighting-on-road-in-san-carlos
Channel 10's Story:
https://www.10news.com/news/mountain-lion-caught-on-dash-cam-crossing-san-carlos-street
Mission Time Courier Article:
https://missiontimescourier.com/san-carlos-man-has-surprise-encounter-with-lion/
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Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)Observer
cabrillonationalmonumentDescription
with band (USGS)
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Coast Patchnose Snake (Salvadora hexalepis ssp. virgultea)Observer
jimvarnellDescription
Eating a Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sp.)
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Common Eucalyptus Longhorn (Phoracantha semipunctata)Observer
alutzDescription
Found this insect crawling on my foot
