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Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

dcoopercem

Date

October 3, 2023 04:24 PM PDT

Description

Photo sent to me (“First time I’ve seen a bobcat here in the time I’ve lived here — about 12 years. “)

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Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica)

Observer

elena836

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Harlequin Treefrog (Dendropsophus ebraccatus)

Observer

g_heaton

Date

August 20, 2023 07:51 PM CST

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Merriam's Chipmunk (Neotamias merriami)

Observer

dalemeister

Date

June 2, 2023 10:39 AM PDT

Description

Zen Munk enjoying a spiritual moment

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Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)

Observer

mickeylong

Date

March 2023

Description

Two seen in tamarisks.

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California Tree Frog (Pseudacris cadaverina)

Observer

g_heaton

Date

June 20, 2022 05:20 PM PDT

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Southern California Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major)

Observer

g_heaton

Date

January 2023

Description

Pale underside

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Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis)

Observer

g_heaton

Date

January 14, 2023 06:49 AM EST

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Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)

Observer

naturephotosuze

Date

December 2022

Description

Snowy Owl
Unbelievably, a snowy owl has made its way to Southern California. What a beauty!

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Opalescent Nudibranch (Hermissenda opalescens)

Observer

milliebasden

Date

December 22, 2022 01:39 PM PST

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Sagebrush Sparrow (Artemisiospiza nevadensis)

Observer

g_heaton

Date

December 20, 2022 10:03 AM PST

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Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis)

Observer

g_heaton

Date

December 18, 2022 10:45 AM PST

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Wavy Turban (Megastraea undosa)

Observer

g_heaton

Date

December 4, 2022 07:59 AM PST

Description

An amazingly common sight when there aren’t millions of beach goers picking them up! Found at least a dozen without trying today on a beach emptied due to rainy weather

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California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum)

Observer

kimssight

Date

October 2, 2022 08:56 AM PDT

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Channel Islands Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps pacificus)

Observer

g_heaton

Date

April 2022

Description

Finally found one! Light underside distinguishes this from black-bellied slender salamander. This salamander was in a narrow coast live oak woodland at the bottom of a canyon. Santa Rosa Island.