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Tylobolus castaneusObserver
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I found this millipede in a garden tub. It looked like it was trying to get out of the rainwater that had collected. I am not sure of this ID. Any help would be appreciated.
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Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis)Observer
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This Lewis's Woodpecker has been visiting the oak trees nearby for the last month. It was difficult to get a picture as it seemed very shy of people.
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
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These lizards frequent my strawberry beds.
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Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens)Observer
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There are lots of mistletoe berries available for these birds this year.
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Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)Observer
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This hawk has been keeping an eye on our bird feeder.
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Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae)Observer
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I saw this butterfly on a germander sage bush.
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Propertius Duskywing (Erynnis propertius)Observer
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This Duskywing butterfly was resting on marigolds in the morning.
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Large Carpenter Bees (Genus Xylocopa)Observer
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These bees were very interested in the flowers on my loofah plants.
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California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)Observer
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This squirrel was visiting our campsite.
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Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)Observer
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There were several Tundra Swans among the Canada Geese on the lake.
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Great Egret (Ardea alba)Observer
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This egret was foraging near the shoreline.
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Giant Western Crane Fly (Holorusia hespera)Observer
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These Giant Crane Flies dropped in to the garden.
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Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria)Observer
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These birds were visiting the birdbath. Notice the reflection in the water.
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Pacific Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. catenifer)Observer
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This gopher snake was patrolling my garden.
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Valley Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa sonorina)Observer
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This bee was working the white California Rock Rose in my garden.
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Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus)Observer
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This Grosbeak was visiting our feeder.
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Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)Observer
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This Red-winged Blackbird was traveling with a group of Brewers.
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Bumble Bees (Genus Bombus)Observer
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This bee was working the Redbud blossoms.
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Common Merganser (Mergus merganser)Observer
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These ducks were swimming in the turbulence in the Mokelumne River at the Camanche Reservoir spillway.
