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Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)Observer
loriel_sequoiaDescription
Unknown little fly, pretty slow moving
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Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum)Observer
loriel_sequoiaDescription
Interesting growth form on this coastal bluff V ovatum. Third photo shows nearby shrub showing more classic characteristics.
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Western Solomon's Plume (Maianthemum racemosum ssp. amplexicaule)Observer
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
loriel_sequoiaDescription
Juvenile, was perched for about an hour, finally took flight among many turkey vultures and one harassing raven. Was able to see dirty light mottling under wing close to body “armpits” and hear higher pitched call when it was getting harassed by the raven.
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Chain Tunicate (Botrylloides violaceus)Observer
loriel_sequoiaDescription
In the Mad River Slough intertidal, near the effluent of a cattle pasture. Ranging in color from red to dirty mustard yellow. Low tide.
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Coastal Manroot (Marah oregana)Observer
loriel_sequoiaDescription
Manroot tuber washed up in the beach, very distinct cucumber smell was present. Wish you could see my friend’s wild smile as she cradled this large toddler of a manroot!
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Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)Observer
loriel_sequoiaDescription
Some kind of larval casings embedded in the sand, very thin membranous/papery and about 2-3 cm long. Maybe ground nesting bee or wasp?
Please note the dark capsule in the first photo is the wasp larva capsule commonly seen scattered on the dunes.
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Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius)Observer
loriel_sequoiaDescription
Maybe varied thrush?
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Bryozoans (Phylum Bryozoa)Observer
loriel_sequoiaDescription
Unknown organism on kelp, found in the wave wrack, small flat square parts maybe living colonially. First photo through is 10x hand lens.
