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Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 7, 2023 06:06 PM PDT

Description

I think this fungus is in the genus Nidula but am unsure as to species. I would say the cup is about 7-8 mm wide.

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What

California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

May 19, 2023 02:51 PM PDT

Description

This squirrel was seen from a distance with something in its paws that appeared to have legs. After a quick check with binoculars, I grabbed my camera and was able to record this image. It's unknown whether the squirrel killed this gravid female Western Fence Lizard or not, but it was clearly eating the lizard and eggs.

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What

Brittlegills (Genus Russula)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

August 12, 2022 02:32 PM MST

Description

Approximately 80 mm wide (the cap).

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Observer

rwaayers

Date

August 12, 2022 02:01 PM MST

Description

At Rustler Park, under unburned conifers.

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What

Ascomycete Fungi (Phylum Ascomycota)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

August 12, 2022 02:01 PM MST

Description

At Rustler Park, under unburned conifers.

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What

Rounded Earthstar (Geastrum saccatum)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

August 15, 2022 02:01 PM MST

Description

Along trail which connects to the upper parking lot at Madera Canyon.

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What

Yellow American Blusher (Amanita flavorubens)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

August 15, 2022 01:44 PM MST

Description

Each of these mushrooms was approximately 40 mm wide (the cap). They were growing in oak / juniper woodland, in the Bog Springs Campground in Madera Canyon. They look a bit like Amanita to me but I am unsure.

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Observer

rwaayers

Date

July 31, 2022 01:05 PM PDT

Description

Would like help narrowing to species.

North Peak, Cuyamaca Mountains, San Diego County, California, USA
July 31, 2022
Size: Estimate: 20 mm
This spider has a web-lined tunnel between a large concrete brick and some decorative rock on my patio. There are many large ants (likely Camponotus sp.) that are active at night around my home, and one of the ants made its way too close to the spider's tunnel. This is an area with oaks and pines, as well as chaparral in the vicinity, at 4200 feet elevation.

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Observer

rwaayers

Date

February 13, 2014 04:17 PM PST

Description

Several empty shells were found at the water's edge.

28 mm long.

I think this may be Antalis pretiosa, but am a bit uncertain due to the lack of other observations.

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What

Merriam's Chipmunk (Neotamias merriami)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

August 6, 2021 05:16 PM PDT

Description

With severe damage to one ear. Oak / pine woodland with adjacent chaparral at 4200 feet.

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What

California Tree Frog (Pseudacris cadaverina)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

August 8, 2021

Description

Was observed relaxing in a shallow, ground-level bird bath after dark. It then moved to this rock. The area is oak / pine forest with adjacent chaparral at 4200 feet.

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What

Clipped Semele (Semele decisa)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

August 4, 2021 04:09 PM PDT

Description

The empty valves, the interiors of which were facing upwards, were visible from the surface where I was snorkeling. Maybe the result of an octopus meal? 86 mm in width.

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What

Bay Blenny (Hypsoblennius gentilis)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

August 4, 2021 03:41 PM PDT

Description

This fish (and others like it) were skulking in and around the large rocks of the breakwater. This one appeared to be feeding on small organisms on the rock surface. It was around 5-6 inches in length. The "rabbit-ear"-like appendages on the head seem interesting and maybe important for identification?

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Observer

rwaayers

Date

March 26, 2021 05:18 PM PDT

Description

Came to light on a chilly evening. This is a male with leading edge of clypeus highly reflexed (Ron McPeak, pers. comm.). This beetle was identified by the scarabologists R. McPeak and A. Evans, from this image (pers. comm.).

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Observer

rwaayers

Date

March 26, 2021 05:09 PM PDT

Description

Came to light on a chilly evening. This is a female with leading edge of clypeus not highly reflexed (Ron McPeak, pers. comm.). This beetle was identified by the scarabologists R. McPeak and A. Evans, from this image (pers. comm.).

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What

Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

November 25, 2020 03:14 PM PST

Description

This Black Phoebe visited a bird bath, as well as perching and vocalizing for a few minutes in the typical Black Phoebe manner. I don't see this species up here very often. The habitat is oak/pine woodland with patches of chaparral regrown since the 2003 Cedar Fire, at 4200 feet.

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What

Western Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor ssp. mormon)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 31, 2020 03:15 PM PDT

Description

At Santa Ysabel County Preserve. It was part-way onto the dirt trail on a warm day which was turning cool and cloudy.

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What

Nuttall's Woodpecker (Dryobates nuttallii)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 24, 2020 01:38 PM PDT

Description

Came to a seed cake.

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What

Northern Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus ssp. pinus)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 21, 2020 01:29 PM PDT

Description

Three birds in total were seen coming to a seed cake, and seeds on the ground. The birds in these two submissions are different individuals (one has an injured foot).

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What

Northern Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus ssp. pinus)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 21, 2020 01:29 PM PDT

Description

Three birds in total were seen coming to a seed cake, and seeds on the ground. The birds in these two submissions are different individuals (one has an injured foot).

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What

Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 24, 2020 01:26 PM PDT

Description

About half a dozen birds fed on acorns in this oak.

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What

Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 24, 2020 01:26 PM PDT

Description

About half a dozen birds fed on acorns in this oak.

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What

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 24, 2020 11:56 AM PDT

Description

This appears to be the Acorn Woodpecker with the yellow crest seen several times in the past weeks.

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What

California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 24, 2020 11:56 AM PDT

Description

This appears to be the California Scrub Jay with the deformed bill again.

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What

Botta's Pocket Gopher (Thomomys bottae)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 24, 2020 11:56 AM PDT

Description

Periodically popped its head up near a bird feeding area.

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What

Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 24, 2020 11:56 AM PDT

Description

About a half dozen birds entered this oak and were busily eating acorns. This is a young bird; thus the lack of white collar and minimal green on the neck.

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What

California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 17, 2020 12:08 PM PDT

Description

This jay seemed healthy and active despite the odd bill deformity. In looking online a bit, I found at least two records of similar-looking bill deformities in this species.

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What

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

September 20, 2020 12:06 PM PDT

Description

This bird has strange light brown feathers. Not sure if they are just very worn, or if this was their "original" color.

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What

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 2, 2020 11:56 AM PDT

Description

A yellow-crowned (or golden-crowned) Acorn Woodpecker. This bird has been seen on three different occasions at this location. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology mentions this crown color form as occasional in California and elsewhere. Julian, Cuyamaca Mountains, California.

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What

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Observer

rwaayers

Date

October 3, 2020 11:52 AM PDT

Description

A yellow-crowned (or golden-crowned) Acorn Woodpecker. This bird has been seen on three different occasions at this location. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology mentions this crown color form as occasional in California and elsewhere. Julian, Cuyamaca Mountains, California.

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