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Latin American Earth Snakes (Genus Geophis)Observer
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Speculation based on size, geography and dorsal color/pattern
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Ascomycete Fungi (Phylum Ascomycota)Observer
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@Leptonia Found on Douglas Fir branch
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Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii)Observer
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Only a few of these in a huge parade of golden-crowned sparrows
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Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius)Observer
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Feels like an explosive year for these birds; they’re everywhere.
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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)Observer
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Do turkey vultures make anyone else uneasy? The eyes make me think of uncanny valley. . . go figure.
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Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina)Observer
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White cheeks?
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Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)Observer
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I have only seen these birds twice here, each time very early and it didn’t stick around very long
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California Toad (Anaxyrus boreas ssp. halophilus)Observer
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This was one cute pancake of a toad. . .
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Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii)Observer
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Ugh, this one really tugged at the heart. Must’ve been very recent. . .
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Rough-skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa)Observer
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As viewed from above, eyes did not extend past the margin of head. Definitely ready to find a partner!
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Arboreal Salamander (Aneides lugubris)Observer
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I found a hatchling under this same exact log about 8 months ago. I fancy I’ve connected with an old friend. . .
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Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata)Observer
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This female was found fluttering around the bramble adjacent to a pond in oak woodlands.
