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San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)Observer
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A sub-adult lizard basking on front porch, with probably the longest, complete tail I've ever seen on this species!
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Lotus Hairstreak (Callophrys dumetorum)Observer
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aka Bramble Hairstreak. One landed on flat-topped buckwheat in center of wash. Camera over-exposed. More green than showing here. Hosts Acmispon glaber, Eriogonum fasciculatum were common in the wash.
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Big Berry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glauca)Observer
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One mature plant in full fruit. Sticky fruits catching many small flies, green lacewings.
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Fairy Mist (Pterostegia drymarioides)Observer
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Reddish in full sun, rocky alluvial gravel, just S. of main creek.
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Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis)Observer
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Our first of spring, west of exit driveway, moving tree to tree.
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Cretanweed (Hedypnois rhagadioloides)Observer
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Noted while birding; fairly common in lawn N. of Parking Lot 4.
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)Observer
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A nice find by the Orrs yesteday. Found today south of the turtle pond, north of Meadowbrook. Sat cooperatively for photos.
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California Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus ssp. elegans)Observer
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An adult; pairs nest here.
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Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)Observer
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Male perched in willow over water, SW side of peninsula.
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Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens)Observer
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Two pairs, flying around, landing at top of oaks. East of restrooms.
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San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)Observer
mickeylongDescription
One very large adult moving along NE corner of parking lot. Very heavy. Broad head should indicate male. Tail regrowing.
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Wand Mullein (Verbascum virgatum)Observer
mickeylongDescription
A number of plants flowering at E. end of Siphon Rd., nr. SG River.
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Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)Observer
mickeylongDescription
Several seen on 1.5 mi. loop walk.
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California Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus ssp. elegans)Observer
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Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, near the dam, San Gabriel River, Whittier, CA, USA (Google, OSM)Photos / Sounds
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American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)Observer
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Female seen a couple of times on my loop out to the river.
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Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax)Observer
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Found on car at residential area, by Camden.
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Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci)Observer
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Crawling on desk.
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Non-biting Midges (Family Chironomidae)Observer
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Mating flies landed on our vehicle. Two blocks west of Buena Vista Park.
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Desert Cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii)Observer
mickeylongDescription
One seen along trail on south side of L.A. River.
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Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys)Observer
mickeylongDescription
A continuing rarity here at the ball diamond (not in use).
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Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra)Observer
mickeylongDescription
Continuing rarity with Hepatic Tanager; palm trees inside Museum grounds.
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Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava)Observer
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Continuing rarity in palm tree on museum grounds.
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Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta)Observer
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Over a dozen here in open fields.
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Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae)Observer
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Nest with two nearly-fledged young, outside store on Velociraptor metal sculpture. Birds fledged by the next day.