Photos / Sounds
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Vivid Dancer (Argia vivida)Observer
ranchnaturalistDescription
These 2 photographs were taken in a oak woodland setting on a north facing slope.
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Western Sycamore (Platanus racemosa)Observer
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A very mature specimen tree prior to leafing out.
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Sierra Newt (Taricha sierrae)Observer
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Sierra newts congregating in the creek behind the house.
Photos / Sounds
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Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies (Family Asteraceae)Observer
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Water Fern (Azolla filiculoides)Observer
ranchnaturalistDescription
I have been informed it is likely not red agae because it rarely grows in fresh water. Any guesses as to what it is would be appreciated.
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Fremont Cottonwood (Populus fremontii)Observer
ranchnaturalistDescription
Large Cottonwood growing adjacent to the creek.
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Lupines (Genus Lupinus)Observer
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Growing on a south facing slope above Fine Gold Creek there was a little patch of these white lupines.