Species Interactions

For this species interaction exercise, I found a Western Fence Lizard inhabiting a Coast Live Oak (which was covered in Haircap Moss). I also found a Woodpecker (species to be identified) pecking for bugs in a Coast Live Oak. It was quite a skittish creature and thus it was difficult to get a close-up photo. Finally, I observed a hummingbird going for the nectar of a purple tubular flower (perhaps foxglove). Although the image is grainy, you can just make out the hummingbird in between the two flower stalks.

Posted on February 27, 2013 06:29 PM by caj392 caj392

Observations

Photos / Sounds

What

Woodpeckers (Family Picidae)

Observer

caj392

Date

February 23, 2013 10:56 AM PST

Description

Woodpecker pecking Coast Live Oak for insects

Photos / Sounds

What

Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)

Observer

caj392

Date

February 23, 2013 11:03 AM PST

Description

Western Fence Lizard inhabiting a dead Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) with Haircap Moss (Polytrichum juniperinum).

Photos / Sounds

What

Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

Observer

caj392

Date

February 23, 2013 11:26 AM PST

Description

Anna's hummingbird taking nectar from a Pride of Madiera flower.

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