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Gambel's Quail (Callipepla gambelii)Observer
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We were suddenly surrounded by a menacing flock of these Elvis haired beggars. We survived with all our food.
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Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva)Observer
evan-was-hereDescription
Wicked cool trees. Super old. Kinda entish.
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Wandering Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans ssp. vagrans)Observer
evan-was-hereDescription
Just a little guy found up at high elevation. It’s tail was nubbed from an apparent close run in with something hungry.
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Great Basin Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus ssp. lutosus)Observer
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Silver Sagebrush (Artemisia cana)Observer
evan-was-hereDescription
Looks like big sage but leaves are long, skinny. And pointed at the end rather than with lobes.
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Great Basin Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. deserticola)Observer
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Small Camas (Camassia quamash)Observer
evan-was-hereDescription
Blue flower with 6 petals and yellow anther. Has edible bulbs.