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Loki Hairstreak (Callophrys loki)Observer
brian_bankerDescription
Monster flight with 30-odd seen today with many at nectar. This particular canyon notch had lots of nectar plants and lots of loki. Coordinates 33.574444, -116.423333 on the Cactus Spring Trail 5E01 of the Santa Rosa Mtns. in Pinyon Pines, CA.
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brian_bankerDescription
Super-abundant in this small corner of the cow pasture. Both sexes out, vast majority fresh.
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)Observer
mickeylongDescription
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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Least Bell's Vireo (Vireo bellii ssp. pusillus)Observer
mickeylongDescription
A fairly early arrival and likely breeder here. Near large willow lake. Sang once the first half (questioning song) but not last half (answer song)
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Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens)Observer
mickeylongDescription
Two pairs, flying around, landing at top of oaks. East of restrooms.
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Humpbacked Flies (Family Phoridae)Observer
jmortonPlace
White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve, Native Plant Demonstration Garden, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA (Google, OSM)
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Black-tailed Gnatcatcher (Polioptila melanura)Observer
mickeylongPlace
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center, Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, San Diego County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)Description
Two seen along nature trail.
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Thick-billed Kingbird (Tyrannus crassirostris)Observer
mickeylongDescription
Continuing rarity since last Fall. At one point it dropped down into deep foliage at the close passing of a Merlin.
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California Sister (Adelpha californica)Observer
brian_bankerDescription
Mint, newly eclosed female
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
maymay7Description
red tailed hawk eating squirrel
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Coastal California Gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica ssp. californica)Observer
mickeylongDescription
Known populations in Coastal Sage Scrub. Two seen this morning.
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brian_bankerDescription
Huge fresh male on Lantana montevidensis. Near intersection of Telegraph and Rosemead in Pico Rivera.
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Southern Gray Marble (Anthocharis lanceolata ssp. australis)Observer
brian_bankerDescription
Last instar larva on its host, Boechera perennans. My apologies for the unfinished submission earlier. My phone was glitching. I had no idea it even sent.
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Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica)Observer
mickeylongDescription
A continuing rarity in the SW corner of the park, near Berkshire Creek.
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Thick-billed Kingbird (Tyrannus crassirostris)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Griffith Park
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Green-tailed Towhee (Pipilo chlorurus)Observer
mickeylongDescription
Regular wintering rarity here.
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Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)Observer
brian_bankerDescription
Collected as larva October 22, 2023; emerged November 15, 2023. Female.
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Red-bordered Satyr (Gyrocheilus patrobas)Observer
brian_bankerDescription
Female. Tons of both sexes at mud.
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Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)Observer
brian_bankerDescription
How the heck did this guy get so far west? Big male.
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California Giant-Skipper (Agathymus stephensi)Observer
brian_bankerDescription
Males, females, and a mating pair. Common today.
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Western Yellowjacket (Vespula pensylvanica)Observer
yetikatDescription
Yellowjacket flew directly up to the Bombus multiple times
Associated with observation
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181829416
