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Lännenloistopipilo (Pipilo maculatus)Havainnoija
keithpittluckKuvaus
One of a few of the spotted towhees that I saw this morning. I believe the towhee is eating a coffee berry in two of the photos.
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Suku TrichoglossumHavainnoija
alan_rockefellerKuvaus
Under tan oak, almost smooth hymenophore with black setae
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Havainnoija
tmillsKuvaus
I observed the male of this pair chase off a Red-tailed Hawk, then fly in and copulate with the female.
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Kaliforniansirppimatkija (Toxostoma redivivum)Havainnoija
keithpittluckKuvaus
I watched this thrasher eat 3 toyon berries before it flew off with one in its beak.
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Aquarius remigisHavainnoija
tmillsKuvaus
This pile of Water Striders were feeding on a deceased European Honey Bee
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Mustakarhu (Ursus americanus)Havainnoija
psophis_zelunKuvaus
Almost had a heart attack…
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Pepsis mildeiHavainnoija
johnmayKuvaus
Tarantula-hawk wasp dragging an immobilized tarantula
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Anaxyrus boreasHavainnoija
asgeKuvaus
They popped out of the sand, and they were about the size of quail eggs.
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Dudleya cymosaHavainnoija
possiblybuddhaKuvaus
Yellow flowering
(Plus bonus snake)
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Härkäsammakko (Lithobates catesbeianus)Havainnoija
mickeylongKuvaus
One large male (large tympanum) at upper pond.
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Encelia californicaHavainnoija
coniontisesKuvaus
Growing out of sidewalk crack.
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Suku GordiusHavainnoija
dloarieKuvaus
Found swimming in the pool spa. No crickets, grasshoppers or beetles in sight, although there is a millipede in the vicinity.
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Rannikkotikutaku (Neotamias merriami)Havainnoija
tmillsKuvaus
I observed two of these Chipmunks together, but was only able to photograph one of them. I was surprised to see them at this location as I have been visiting Eaton Canyon Natural area for years and have never seen them here before.
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Perhaps my favorite observation ever. I wasn’t even looking for snakes when I heard something rustling in the bushes. I went to investigate and was pleasantly surprised to see a kingsnake. I was about to grab it but I quickly realized it had just grabbed a rattlesnake by the head which was what made that rustling noise. I watched the entire event from beginning to end which took about an hour. I have video of it too for anyone interested
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arthrovertsKuvaus
This juvenile specimen was found in the pictured position in broad daylight. Occasionally it would twitch, but otherwise did not move.
Presently my suspicion was confirmed when a very large Pepsis flew over and started inspecting it (shown in third photo). Suddenly, it flew off, and did not come back.
A few minutes later, another tarantula hawk, this one smaller (shown in picture four), came scuttling through the grass behind the tarantula, and, to make a long story short, started dragging it off in the direction it had come.
Temperature was in the mid 70s°F. The day was overcast.
Thanks,
Arthroverts
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Suku PepsisHavainnoija
arthrovertsKuvaus
See this observation for the story of this specimen: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128505363
This specimen did not fly while I was observing it, even when it came back from its ostensible burrow to collect its quarry.
It seemed to drag the tarantula by its fangs.
Temperature was in the mid 70s°F. The day was overcast.
Thanks,
Arthroverts
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Tribus CynipiniHavainnoija
squirrelbaitKuvaus
Found on Quercus agrifolia. Old ones from last year and new ones
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Havainnoija
mickeylongKuvaus
Common and in peak flower throughout the wild area, including recent burns. This one feeding a Black-chinned Hummingbird.
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Phidippus nikitesHavainnoija
paperplumKuvaus
Molt in nest observed a little further up the road: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105934977
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Havainnoija
paperplumKuvaus
Caught what looks to be Chalcoscirtus diminutus. Thought they were perhaps mating up until she popped off its head.
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Marah macrocarpaHavainnoija
serpophagaKuvaus
Man root on right, man on left. Found excavated by construction activity, took home to nurture, fed tea, then planted in native garden.
*2021 Update: the transplant didn't take and this sweet soul was lost to the world, buried dead as it had been buried alive.
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squirrelbaitKuvaus
Watched this spider the night before take on this inch worm with a blacklight. The spider won his dinner. Next morning the spider was still holding on. Above on a leaf, another smaller inch worm, looked paralyzed.
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Kirjolohi (Oncorhynchus mykiss)Havainnoija
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I found 10+ trout in the pool of water below the waterfall. Two fry and adults that looked like they were 7-8 inches long. Depth: 10 to 15 inches deep. Water Temp: 71 degrees F.
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Putkilokasvit (Pääjakso Tracheophyta)Havainnoija
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Keltaselkäsiiseli (Callospermophilus lateralis)Havainnoija
paperplumKuvaus
Same individual observed here.
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Strymon melinusHavainnoija
mickeylongKuvaus
Just one seen this warm morning, nectaring on Eriogonum fasciculatum.
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Thamnophis hammondiiHavainnoija
ambystoma_adorerKuvaus
T. hammondii catching and eating an Oncorhynchus mykiss from the stream in the Willow Riparian of Eaton Canyon.
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Kirjolohi (Oncorhynchus mykiss)Havainnoija
chanzeKuvaus
Found these south of the first popular water spot on the hike to the first waterfall at Eaton Canyon Natural Area. Their website says there are no naturally occurring at Eaton.
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Kirjolohi (Oncorhynchus mykiss)Havainnoija
chanzeKuvaus
A 5 year-old girl with a very sharp eye pointed this Trout out to me in the pool of water under the 1st waterfall at Eaton Canyon Park.
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Tyynenmerenlohet (Suku Oncorhynchus)Havainnoija
chanzeKuvaus
Found these in a small, still section of the stream coming from the waterfall at Eaton Canyon Natural Area. There were at least 3 under some branches that had fallen. Lots of mosquitoes around.
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Ihminen (Homo sapiens)Havainnoija
alan_rockefellerKuvaus
An insult to cunts everywhere. On Quercus agrifolia.
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Rubiinipartakolibri (Calypte anna)Havainnoija
squirrelbaitKuvaus
Leucistic hummer. We think she is a Anna's. She has been here for 4 days so far. Up date April 30, she is back after being going for the weeks. Still around off and on the second week on May.
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Rubiinipartakolibri (Calypte anna)Havainnoija
squirrelbaitKuvaus
Pieblad Anna's. Not the same one that was visiting in the spring. Possible off-spring?
