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Norfolk Island Hibiscus (Lagunaria patersonia)Observer
troyboy_jrDescription
This beautiful tree was host to hundreds of pollinators, mostly European Honey Bees and three pairs of hummingbirds.
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Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba)Observer
troyboy_jrDescription
These beauties were flying from rock alcoves and diving into the ocean to feed. Not entirely sure of species but they were making very high pitched chirps.
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Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis)Observer
troyboy_jrDescription
This poor bird washed up on shore. He wouldn’t move after and just croaked at people who got too close. Absolutely beautiful creature. No idea about the species.
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Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)Observer
troyboy_jrDescription
Found in the Arcata marshes. Unsure of species.
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Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)Observer
troyboy_jrDescription
So sorry for the terrible quality but this was a mallard-looking bird hanging out with the other ducks. This one was in a pack of three, very slim bill, continuously diving down to the bottom of the Petaluma River for food.
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Amanita Sect. Amanita (Section Amanita)Observer
troyboy_jrDescription
Another shroom I found!
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Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii)Observer
troyboy_jrDescription
Not sure which species of madrone this is. Beautifully large glossy leaves and red trunk.
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Springtime Amanita (Amanita velosa)Observer
troyboy_jrDescription
Not sure what species of fungi this is! Would love some help!
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Walnuts (Genus Juglans)Observer
troyboy_jrDescription
I cannot identify the species of this tree. Every year around the middle of summer, it bears large, spherical buds that drop from the tree all over our driveway. The outside is soft and there is a large, hard nut inside.
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Willow Apple Gall Sawfly (Euura californica)Observer
troyboy_jrDescription
Hiking up Tallac we were refueling at the one spring right before the big ascent. This little red guy was growing on some leaves.
