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Western Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum)Observer
elipenaDescription
This sword fern was found next to a building. Only one was found in the area. About 2 feet wide and 1 foot tall. Has very sharp leaves. And most of the leaves on the fern appear to be alive.
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Ruminants (Suborder Ruminantia)Observer
elipenaDescription
Found in the dirt ground. Has a heart shape in the top and bottom of the bone. Has a crack through the bone. Is smooth through out the whole bone. Only one of the similar bone was found in the area. Is a white color.
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European Mantis (Mantis religiosa)Observer
elipenaDescription
2 compound eyes, 4 legs, 2 arms. Is a yellowish color. Is about 3 inches tall from head to wings. Only one of this color of prey mantis was found in the area.
Appear to have four wings.
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Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus)Observer
elipenaDescription
This mole was found dead on the trail during our hike down grouse hill. Only one of this mole was found dead on the trail. Is a dark grey color. Is very fuzzy. Is about 7 inches wide.
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Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus)Observer
elipenaDescription
Was found hiding under a rock. Has an orange belly and a black back. Is very tiny. Is about 7 to 6 inches tall. Only one was found in the area.
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California Newt (Taricha torosa)Observer
elipenaDescription
Was found hiding under a rock in turtle pond. There was more than one of the salamanders found under the rock. Appear to be a baby. Is about one too two inches long. Is all black.
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Western Starflower (Lysimachia latifolia)Observer
elipenaDescription
This plant was found next to a redwood tree. This type of plant was found in two places around the tree. Is green. Is about four inches wide. Has four leaves.
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Roses (Genus Rosa)Observer
elipenaDescription
About one foot tall. Only one was found in the area and appears to have been chewed on by an insect. The whole stem of the rose appears to be very spiky.
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Bearberries and Manzanitas (Genus Arctostaphylos)Observer
elipenaDescription
This Mazanita tree has green leaves and a red bark. All the leaves on the tree appear to be facing upward towards the sun. Two of the same tree were found in the same location. The Mazanita tree appear to be about 7 ft tall.
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Turkey-Tail (Trametes versicolor)Observer
elipenaDescription
This fungus was found on a fallen branch. There were about 4 to 5 of the fungus on the branch. The fungus is a light brown color with darker brown colored rings around it. The biggest fungus was about one inch wide.
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Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)Observer
elipenaDescription
This feather was found stuck on a spider web. Two of the same feather were found near the location.It is a blueish blackish color, and it appears to be about 3 inches long.
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Mosses (Phylum Bryophyta)Observer
elipenaDescription
Was found on a rock on our way down to grouse hill.About one foot of the rock was covered in it.More of the similar lichen was found on rocks near the one this lichen was found.It is a dark green color with a fuzzy texture.
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Button's Banana Slug (Ariolimax buttoni)Observer
elipenaDescription
This banana slug was found on the trail while we were hiking. It was about 5 inches long, then appeared to get smaller. This slug was a pale yellowish color. Three of the same slug were found near each other.
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Mylitta Crescent (Phyciodes mylitta)Observer
elipenaDescription
The butterfly was flying when it landed on the milkweed next to a white flower and a bee. Only one of that kind of butterfly was found in the area. It was about an inch and a half wide.
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Darners (Family Aeshnidae)Observer
elipenaDescription
The dragon fly appears to be found dead. It is a light yellow color. It has two eyes. More were found in the area alive.
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
elipenaDescription
Only one lizard was found in the area. It's back has many shades of grey. From it's head to it's tail it is probably 5 to 6 inches. Found hiding in hole.
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Cobalt Milkweed Beetle (Chrysochus cobaltinus)Observer
elipenaDescription
Only one milkweed beetle was found in turtle pond.It was found hiding under some mud. It has a smooth reflective blue body. The size of the beetle is approximately 4 to 3 cm.
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Grasses (Family Poaceae)Observer
elipenaDescription
Is around 1 to 2 ft tall. Light yellow color. Has a fuzzy bulb on the top of the grass. Was found surrounding a fig tree. More that 100 pieces of grass in the area.
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Mushrooms, Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, and Allies (Class Agaricomycetes)Observer
elipenaDescription
Was found covered on a branch. More than four of the fungus on the branch. About 1 inch wide. Is a light brown color with other sades of brown around it.
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California Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum jordanii)Observer
elipenaDescription
Found next to a rock. Two found in the same place. Has a circle shaped green leaves. Found near water. About 10 inches tall.
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Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)Observer
elipenaDescription
Found in double pond. Is a light green color. Has a stripe going across both eyes. Has four legs and a bumpy back. Was found swimming. One green frog found in the area. Around one inch.
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Spur-throated Grasshoppers (Subfamily Melanoplinae)Observer
elipenaDescription
Found next to a dried up pond. Is very jumpy.Is a light brown color with dark brown stripes. Seems to have either four or six legs. Is around one inch in length.
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Brown-spotted Bush-Cricket (Tessellana tessellata)Observer
elipenaDescription
A cricket found on parting grass, next to a fig tree. Many of the same cricket were found in the area. Was around one inch wide.
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CricketObserver
elipenaDescription
Found on parting grass. Around one inch wide.Is a light brown color. Next to a fig tree. Many similar crickets were found in the area.
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CricketObserver
elipenaDescription
Found on parting grass. Around one inch wide.Is a light brown color. Next to a fig tree. Many similar crickets were found in the area.
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Brown-spotted Bush-Cricket (Tessellana tessellata)Observer
elipenaDescription
Found on parting grass. Around one inch wide.Is a light brown color. Next to a fig tree. Many similar crickets were found in the area.
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Grasses (Family Poaceae)Observer
elipenaDescription
Found on parting grass. Around one inch wide.Is a light brown color. Next to a fig tree. Many similar crickets were found in the area.
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CricketObserver
elipenaDescription
Found hiding in parting grass. Around one inch wide. Is a light brown color. Found next to a fig tree. More than one found in the area.
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Bull Thistle (Cirsium vulgare)Observer
elipenaDescription
Around one foot tall. Is very spiky. Seems to have mini webs in the bulb of the plant. Only one found in the area. Found next to a fig tree.
