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Western Toad (Anaxyrus boreas)Observer
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Unsure of species. Plenty of little ones around the lake. Hide under small logs and debris, including on path.
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Brahminy Blindsnake (Indotyphlops braminus)Observer
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Found in a community garden. Reports of at least two others seen, but killed by other gardeners. Returned to plot in which it was found (animal friendly plot).
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Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)Observer
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Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)Observer
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She or he is sitting on a nest. The other one was near the bank of the water. First find of its type for me. Picture taken through binoculars.
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Banded Garden Spider (Argiope trifasciata)Observer
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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area - Scenic Overlook, Los Angeles County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)Description
Found near the public restroom of the park.
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Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)Observer
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It's been a hot day so this one was probably cooling off.
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Grasshoppers, Crickets, and Katydids (Order Orthoptera)Observer
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Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)Observer
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Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park, Channel Islands, Ventura County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)Photos / Sounds
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Botta's Pocket Gopher (Thomomys bottae)Observer
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I encountered this guy on the dirt path next to the road. It was not afraid of me.
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Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens)Observer
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It was pretty calm. Didn't try to flight.
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Entelegyne Spiders (Infraorder Entelegynae)Observer
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Found near a visitor center. About 1 cm long.