I found this guy in my old backyard on Columbia St. (map location is approximate). My guess is it migrated from Neary's Lagoon.
I saw this odd duck years ago in Neary's Lagoon, Santa Cruz. I think it may be a hybrid or mutant: the overall body pattern is mallard, but the blue bill and brown head are confusing. It was seen associating with other mallards, but was a bit larger than them. After consulting the Sibley guide, I'm pretty certain it's a mallard-domestic hybrid.
These cliff swallows would make nests under the eaves of the main library every year: the walkways would be spattered with bits of mud and feathers. I wonder if they still return after all the new construction at Cabrillo.
11:16 AM. Very abundant in certain areas. Many mating pairs seen.
open grasslands. Light lavender with felt-like flowers. Often grows in clusters of two.
in redwood forest
in redwood forest. The purple-brown flowers were not yet in full bloom.
in redwood forest
We heard this bird more than we saw it.
Common along trails & roads. Pink to white flowers can have 5-9 petals.
only heard this bird, a sharp, trill "peewee!" or "peeseer!"
in redwood forest
