What
Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)Observer
ppradhanDescription
Barred feather, found on ground on bank of creek. Half of the feather is black, half of it is a dark blue. 4" long, 1/2" wide. Feather is slightly translucent. Black horizontal stripes through the blue half of the feather.
What
Bull Thistle (Cirsium vulgare)Observer
ppradhanDescription
Found on side of trail, near a little shade. Plant close to ground. Thorns on each tip of leaf, and each leaf is about .5 cm long. Every third leaf sticks up a little high than the other leaves. The bottom of each leaf was white, and the stems were not woody.
What
Wild Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)Observer
ppradhanDescription
Found at the beginning of trail, at the top of a small hill. Dry, soft thorns. Whole plant about 4 feet tall. Comb-like teasel that was about 1.5" long.