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California Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis californica)Observer
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Hundreds of these beauties migrating west and downslope out of the Ebbetts Pass area of the Sierra
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
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As eclipse progressed, these two stopped scampering about and found good sun exposure on rocks (for warmth?). The temperature dropped, about 8oF, from ~68oF to ~ 60oF, the lizards got still and flattened themselves to the rock... Max eclipse coverage here was 78%.
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White-tailed Ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura)Observer
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Two chicks, not in the picture, were with this adult.
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Mountain Pretty Face (Triteleia ixioides ssp. anilina)Observer
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This seems to be everywhere from 7500 feet up to 8700 feet this year, along route 4 corridor and PCT north from Ebbetts Pass.
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One-seeded Pussypaws (Calyptridium monospermum)Observer
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I love this plant because it has diurnal "behavior" ... finding its thermal optimum by moving its flower head closer or further from the ground!
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White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata)Observer
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Photo by Charlie Huizenga on Folger Peak
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Sierra Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea ssp. palmeri)Observer
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Photos by Coby Huizenga near Stanislaus River below campground
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Pink Fairy-Duster (Calliandra eriophylla)Observer
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Finger Rock Canyon Trail
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Desert Chicory (Rafinesquia neomexicana)Observer
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Finger Rock Canyon Trail
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Cliff Fendlerbush (Fendlera rupicola)Observer
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Finger Rock Canyon Trail
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Common Fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii)Observer
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Finger Rock Canyon Trail
