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California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae)Observer
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Observed and photographed by two Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook State Park users, just off Hetzler Road midway to top of the overlook.
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Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus)Observer
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Nest noted earlier this year 2017. Photo here from Leo Politi Elementary School-Yard Habitat - year 7.
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California Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis ssp. lateralis)Observer
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Long dark snake with distinctive yellowish strip, mid morning moved off so fast I couldn't snap my camera. I will try to find it again. Opening in Chaparral among ground squirrel dens and gopher holes.
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San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. annectens)Observer
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See photo
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Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum)Observer
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Los Angeles Audubon Summer Interns observed the coachwhip snake in the shrubs near the trail between the Visitor Center and the Overlook. Observed on both july 21 and July 22.
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Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)Observer
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Single calling Pacific Chorus Frog at outfall draining area near Hetzler and Jefferson along Ballona Creek.
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Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)Observer
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Single calling frog at outfall draining the neighborhoods of Baldwin Hills.