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Domestic Greylag Goose (Anser anser var. domesticus)Observer
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Observed 3 Gray Geese at Crown Beach in Alameda feeding at the duck pond. Fluffy and fat. Morning about 8:30am. Images shows the 3 alongside a different species.
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Ten-lined June Beetle (Polyphylla decemlineata)Observer
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This cool dude was hanging out on a window screen. About the size of the first joint of my thumb. Beautiful! A work of art.
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Angulate and Roundshouldered Orbweavers (Genus Araneus)Observer
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I came across this October spider on my way to work at about 9:00am. The Ohlone Greenway is chock full of amazing wildlife! A great place to take a slow meditative walk. What does a spider teach you?
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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)Observer
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Majestic. Before he spread his wings and flew away, his eyes looked into ours. An awe-inspiring moment, and the most brilliant and breathtaking bird moment yet.
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Varunid Crabs (Family Varunidae)Observer
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Hiding in the sandstone. With many others.
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Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani)Observer
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See around 10:00am. Five American Oystercatchers sharing a rock with a seagull. Orange beaks and eye rings + pink legs and feet.
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Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)Observer
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Seen at Salt Point Park, midday. Didn't fly away, but I was too far away to get a close photo. Note the rings around his neck! Just beautiful!!
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California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum)Observer
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Blooming on very dry hill. Surrounded by dry, yellow plants.
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California Buckeye (Aesculus californica)Observer
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Located by pond. Last day of summer. Beautiful, overcast day. Woodpecker nearby.
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Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus)Observer
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Heard steady, slow drumming onto tree bark. It was difficult to capture a photograph. I think I spotted more than one. I thought I saw red in at least one of the bird's head, but the photos don't show this. Had white strip down back. It was quite noisy and quite beautiful. This is a great place for birding.
