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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)Observer
lauraleeuDescription
Flock has visited yard for several days. This was not the largest of the group. Area is surrounded by vineyards.
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Valley Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. fitchi)Observer
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Size 12 inches long
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California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae)Observer
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Young, 12 inches long, finger size diameter. Rained day prior to observation, temp 51 F at time of observation, with temperature dropping. Snake in exposed area along fence, relocated it to a nearby adobe brick pile.
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Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)Observer
lauraleeuDescription
Is able to fly has stayed in the same area for several days, frequently lands on Mock Orange Plant.
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Pipestem Clematis (Clematis lasiantha)Observer
lauraleeuDescription
White seedpods
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Plants (Kingdom Plantae)Observer
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Location near the exact geographical
center of California
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California Buckeye (Aesculus californica)Observer
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Buckeye, Nutmeg?
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Johnny Cash Tarantula (Aphonopelma johnnycashi)Observer
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Amazing creature and surprisingly fast.
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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Monarch or Viceroy size on Purple Butterfly Bush
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Scudder's Bush Katydids (Genus Scudderia)Observer
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Insect on Angel Face rose. Weather storm coming in from the south. Wind was about 12 to 15 mph. Bee and insect came close to each other but did not interact.
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
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Bee on Angel Face rose. Weather storm coming in from the south. Wind was about 12 to 15 mph.
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Animals (Kingdom Animalia)Observer
lauraleeuDescription
Found in shallow stagnant water bowl. In case these are what I suspect, the water has been dumped and the bowl cleaned.
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Spotted Spurge (Euphorbia maculata)Observer
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Flat plant with pink flowers. Ants are usually found with plant.
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Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)Observer
lauraleeuDescription
Succulent looking plant.
