gbentall's Identifications

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What

Northern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris ssp. kenyoni)

Observer

chase430

Date

September 2024

Place

Kenai Peninsula County, US-AK, US (Google, OSM)
Northern Sea Otter - Photo (c) Jes Lefcourt, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jes Lefcourt
gbentall's ID: Northern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris ssp. kenyoni)
Added on September 2, 2024
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2 photos

What

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)

Observer

ericcameron

Date

August 2024

Place

Missing Location

Description

Alvaro's Adventures

Blue Whale - Photo (c) Stas Zakharov, all rights reserved, uploaded by Stas Zakharov
gbentall's ID: Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
Added on September 2, 2024
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2 photos

What

Steller Sea Lion (Eumetopias jubatus)

Observer

ericcameron

Date

August 31, 2024 07:45 AM PDT

Place

San Mateo County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Alvaro's Adventures

Steller Sea Lion - Photo (c) Vyacheslav Luzanov, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Vyacheslav Luzanov
gbentall's ID: Steller Sea Lion (Eumetopias jubatus)
Added on September 2, 2024
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What

Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris ssp. nereis)

Observer

jmaughn

Date

September 2024

Place

California, US (Google, OSM)
Southern Sea Otter - Photo (c) uzun, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by uzun
gbentall's ID: Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris ssp. nereis)
Added on September 2, 2024
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What

Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris ssp. nereis)

Observer

jmaughn

Date

September 2024

Place

California, US (Google, OSM)
Southern Sea Otter - Photo (c) uzun, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by uzun
gbentall's ID: Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris ssp. nereis)
Added on September 2, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris ssp. nereis)

Observer

jmaughn

Date

September 2024

Place

California, US (Google, OSM)
Southern Sea Otter - Photo (c) uzun, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by uzun
gbentall's ID: Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris ssp. nereis)
Added on September 2, 2024
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4 photos

What

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

Observer

whoisababybear

Date

August 2024

Place

Washington, US (Google, OSM)

Description

This is the second time we saw this otter in about the same place; hiking in and hiking out of Scott Creek

Sea Otter - Photo (c) Marshal Hedin, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
gbentall's ID: Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)
Added on September 2, 2024
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What

Red Sea Urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus)

Observer

kent_miller

Date

September 1, 2024 10:38 AM PDT

Place

36.5889..., -122.16... (Google, OSM)
Red Sea Urchin - Photo (c) Julia Markey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Julia Markey
gbentall's ID: Red Sea Urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus)
Added on September 2, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris ssp. nereis)

Observer

kent_miller

Date

September 2024

Place

Missing Location
Southern Sea Otter - Photo (c) uzun, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by uzun
gbentall's ID: Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris ssp. nereis)
Added on September 2, 2024
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What

Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)

Observer

wendy5

Date

September 1, 2024 03:21 PM PDT

Place

Jefferson County, WA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

The storm dislodged much of the offshore Bull Kelp, so big masses are washed ashore. The pier is surrounded by kelp of different ages, mixed with eelgrass, feathers, etc. Bull Kelp is one of the fastest growing organisms on earth, and it's just an annual.

Bull Kelp - Photo (c) Pat Webster @underwaterpat, all rights reserved, uploaded by Pat Webster @underwaterpat
gbentall's ID: Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)
Added on September 2, 2024
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What

California Goldenbush (Ericameria ericoides)

Observer

juliawong

Date

August 29, 2024 05:01 PM PDT

Place

Point Lobos State Reserve, Monterey, CA, US (Google, OSM)
California Goldenbush - Photo (c) barry_thomson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by barry_thomson
gbentall's ID: California Goldenbush (Ericameria ericoides)
Added on September 2, 2024
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2 photos

What

Pacific Aster (Symphyotrichum chilense)

Observer

teellbee

Date

September 1, 2024 11:35 AM PDT

Place

W Point Ave, El Granada, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Pacific Aster - Photo (c) Erica Fleniken, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Erica Fleniken
gbentall's ID: Pacific Aster (Symphyotrichum chilense)
Added on September 2, 2024
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What

Striped Shore Crab (Pachygrapsus crassipes)

Observer

juliawong

Date

August 30, 2024 03:18 PM PDT

Place

Asilomar State Marine Reserve, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Striped Shore Crab - Photo (c) Nature Ali, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Nature Ali
gbentall's ID: Striped Shore Crab (Pachygrapsus crassipes)
Added on September 2, 2024
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What

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)

Observer

juliawong

Date

August 30, 2024 03:37 PM PDT

Place

Asilomar State Marine Reserve, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Black-bellied Plover - Photo (c) TroyEcol, all rights reserved, uploaded by TroyEcol
gbentall's ID: Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Added on September 2, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

What

Striped Shore Crab (Pachygrapsus crassipes)

Observer

juliawong

Date

August 30, 2024 06:12 PM PDT

Place

Asilomar State Marine Reserve, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Striped Shore Crab - Photo (c) Nature Ali, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Nature Ali
gbentall's ID: Striped Shore Crab (Pachygrapsus crassipes)
Added on September 2, 2024
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3 photos

What

Golden-Fleece (Ericameria arborescens)

Observer

hucklecat

Date

September 1, 2024 04:53 PM PDT

Place

Mount Umunhum, Los Gatos, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Golden-Fleece - Photo (c) David Durr, all rights reserved, uploaded by David Durr
gbentall's ID: Golden-Fleece (Ericameria arborescens)
Added on September 2, 2024
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2 photos

What

Fringed Willowherb (Epilobium ciliatum)

Observer

lszterrill

Date

September 1, 2024 02:17 PM PDT

Place

Santa Cruz, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Fringed Willowherb - Photo (c) K D, all rights reserved, uploaded by K D
gbentall's ID: Fringed Willowherb (Epilobium ciliatum)
Added on September 2, 2024
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What

Sea Figs (Genus Carpobrotus)

Observer

youngr211

Date

August 29, 2024 04:50 PM PDT

Place

California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Ice plant (sea figs) are well known for being an invasive species of plant on the coast of Monterey.

Sea Figs - Photo (c) fotis-samaritakis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by fotis-samaritakis
gbentall's ID: Sea Figs (Genus Carpobrotus)
Added on September 2, 2024
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What

California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)

Observer

youngr211

Date

August 29, 2024 04:55 PM PDT

Place

California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Squirrels are common to see around CSUMB campus. I think this one is a rock squirrel because its tail looked thin.

California Ground Squirrel - Photo (c) qli, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by qli
gbentall's ID: California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)
Added on September 2, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani)

Observer

amyzw

Date

August 31, 2024 08:53 PM PDT

Place

Carmel Bay, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Black Oystercatcher - Photo (c) Mike Baird, some rights reserved (CC BY)
gbentall's ID: Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani)
Added on September 2, 2024
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3 photos

What

Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala)

Observer

amyzw

Date

August 31, 2024 09:17 PM PDT

Place

Carmel Bay, Carmel, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Black Turnstone - Photo (c) Donna Pomeroy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Donna Pomeroy
gbentall's ID: Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala)
Added on September 2, 2024
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5 photos

What

Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus)

Observer

amyzw

Date

August 31, 2024 09:16 PM PDT

Place

Carmel Bay, Carmel, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Long-billed Curlew - Photo (c) Ryan Jones, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ryan Jones
gbentall's ID: Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus)
Added on September 2, 2024
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2 photos

What

California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

Observer

exidia

Date

September 1, 2024 03:52 PM PDT

Place

Moss Landing, CA 95039, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Decaying

California Sea Lion - Photo (c) Jennifer Digdigan, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jennifer Digdigan
gbentall's ID: California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)
Added on September 2, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

What

California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)

Observer

chris_j_law

Date

August 31, 2024 01:33 PM PDT

Place

Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA (Google, OSM)
California Ground Squirrel - Photo (c) qli, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by qli
gbentall's ID: California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)
Added on September 2, 2024
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What

Northern Fur Seal (Callorhinus ursinus)

Observer

yungcarlotta

Date

August 2024

Place

California, US (Google, OSM)
Northern Fur Seal - Photo (c) sdrov, all rights reserved, uploaded by sdrov
gbentall's ID: Northern Fur Seal (Callorhinus ursinus)
Added on August 29, 2024
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What

Subfamily Polygonoideae

Observer

dpom

Date

August 27, 2015 08:24 AM PDT

Place

District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States (Google, OSM)
Knotweeds, Smartweeds, and Waterpeppers - Photo (c) jehaziel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
gbentall's ID: Knotweeds, Smartweeds, and Waterpeppers (Genus Persicaria)
Added on August 28, 2024
Leading

Photos / Sounds

What

Coast Paintbrush (Castilleja affinis)

Observer

sfitzgerald86

Date

August 21, 2024 06:50 AM PDT

Place

Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve, Pescadero, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Monterey Indian Paintbrush - Photo (c) Jeremiah Degenhardt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jeremiah Degenhardt
gbentall's ID: Monterey Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja latifolia)
Added on August 26, 2024
Maverick

Photos / Sounds

What

Giant Nudibranch (Dendronotus iris)

Observer

flatwaterchris

Date

August 26, 2024 09:02 AM PDT

Place

Monterey County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Giant Nudibranch - Photo (c) Cricket Raspet, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Cricket Raspet
gbentall's ID: Giant Nudibranch (Dendronotus iris)
Added on August 26, 2024
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What

Giant Green Anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)

Observer

sierra_the_seriema

Date

August 25, 2024 12:00 PM PDT

Place

Carmel Bay, Carmel, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Giant Green Anemone - Photo (c) Stephen Bentsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
gbentall's ID: Giant Green Anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)
Added on August 26, 2024
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3 photos

What

Pismo Clam (Tivela stultorum)

Observer

sierra_the_seriema

Date

August 23, 2024 10:51 AM PDT

Place

Monterey Bay, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Pismo Clam - Photo (c) Cricket Raspet, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Cricket Raspet
gbentall's ID: Pismo Clam (Tivela stultorum)
Added on August 26, 2024
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