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California Gull Larus californicusObserver
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Pretty sure most of the individuals in these photos are California Gulls, judging by their dark eyes.
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California Gull Larus californicusObserver
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Young California Gulls, I'm pretty sure, though there were also Ring-billed nearby.
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Rubber Rabbitbrush Ericameria nauseosaObserver
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This observation is for the plant, not the fly. A separate observation for the fly can be found here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/35932559
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Common Drone Fly Eristalis tenaxObserver
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A pretty convincing honeybee mimic.
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Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensisObserver
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Large, chunky raptor perched stupidly far away and half obscured by leaves. Appears to have a rufous tail in these photos, so I'm calling it a Red-tail for now.
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Orange Sulphur Colias eurythemeObserver
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The weather outside was only about 50 degrees F, so seeing a butterfly flitting around was a surprise.
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Orange Sulphur Colias eurythemeObserver
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I was rather surprised to see a butterfly flitting around when it was only about 50 degrees F outside.
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Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensisObserver
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Two of these hawks were soaring together above the cemetery.
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Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensisObserver
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Two of these hawks were soaring together above the cemetery.
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Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaoctoObserver
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Warning: graphic photos!
Remains of a dove apparently killed by some type of predator. I suspect a bird of prey, considering the plucked feathers.
