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Ochre Sea Star (Pisaster ochraceus)Observer
pogonDescription
Large numbers of these were present. It's good to see they have recovered after a population crash a few years ago
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Creamcups (Platystemon californicus)Observer
pogonDescription
Near top of trail to McClure's Beach
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Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini)Observer
pogonDescription
On McClure's Beach
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Tidy Tips (Layia platyglossa)Observer
pogonDescription
In SE corner of Abbot's lagoon
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By-the-wind Sailor (Velella velella)Observer
pogonDescription
all over Limantour beach on walk toward Coast Camp
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Sanderling (Calidris alba)Observer
pogonDescription
near end of Limatour spit
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Pelagic Gooseneck Barnacle (Lepas anatifera)Observer
pogonDescription
on a large block of wood that washed up on Limantour beech
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Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)Observer
pogonDescription
An abundant fruiting in a pure stand of Eucalyptus globulus at Pt Pinole. I see there are reports of this from other parts of the world, but this is the first time I've seen this association in California. I saved a specimen.
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Blueing Fishy Fiberhead (Inosperma maximum)Observer
pogonDescription
In older Bishop pine forest on Mt. Vision, Pt Reyes National Seashore. Did not appear to be attached to wood.
Cheilocystidia abundant; Pleurocystidia not seen
spores smooth, bean-shaped, about 9-10 X 4.5-5
clamps present
Specimen was saved
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Pacific Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus ssp. amabilis)Observer
pogonDescription
Small and coiled on dirt road of Seaview trail
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Pacific Sea Nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens)Observer
pogonDescription
Common on Limantour Beach
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American Matsutake (Tricholoma magnivelare)Observer
pogonDescription
This had the distinctive smell; growing under red spruce.
