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What

Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)

Observer

reynavazquez

Date

August 1, 2018 10:41 AM PDT

Description

This small frog was not alone. There were many other tiny frogs around the pond. However this particular frog did not move as much as the others.

Pacific Chorus Frog - Photo (c) Thomas Barbin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Thomas Barbin
allenhc's ID: Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)
Added on February 7, 2024
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Added as part of a taxon merge

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What

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Observer

jasperisacoolkid

Date

July 23, 2018 11:16 AM PDT

Description

After finding the bluebird feather in a heavily burned area, I ventured out into a less populated grassy area, that's only inhabitants were towering trees and small bushes, compared to where I found the bluebird feather, which was heavily densified by trees, bushes, shrubs, small plants, and grass.

Band-tailed Pigeon - Photo (c) fm5050, all rights reserved, uploaded by fm5050
allenhc's ID: Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata)
Added on August 2, 2018
Maverick

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What

Soldier Flies (Family Stratiomyidae)

Observer

jasperisacoolkid

Date

July 17, 2018 11:26 AM PDT

Description

This larvae is of an unidentified species, guessed to be either a crane-fly or some form of other insect possibly. This specimen was just under 1 inch in length and 1/8 in width. It was about 3 inchs under water in a local pond. Two specimens were found and both resembled the same structure and coloration. If you include the head, the larvae is made up of 12 segments. Its body is a dark black.

Soldier Flies - Photo (c) Javier Chiavone, all rights reserved, uploaded by Javier Chiavone
allenhc's ID: Soldier Flies (Family Stratiomyidae)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Soldier Flies (Family Stratiomyidae)

Observer

jasperisacoolkid

Date

July 17, 2018 11:26 AM PDT

Description

This larvae is of an unidentified species, guessed to be either a crane-fly or some form of other insect possibly. This specimen was just under 1 inch in length and 1/8 in width. It was about 3 inchs under water in a local pond. Two specimens were found and both resembled the same structure and coloration. If you include the head, the larvae is made up of 12 segments. Its body is a dark black.

Soldier Flies - Photo (c) Javier Chiavone, all rights reserved, uploaded by Javier Chiavone
allenhc's ID: Soldier Flies (Family Stratiomyidae)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)

Observer

jasperisacoolkid

Date

July 23, 2018 10:49 AM PDT

Description

I searched the surrounding area thoroughly, but this was the only feather of any bird that I could find. It was laying under a burned tree, that was sprouting with new growth. It was very small, and when I picked it up, the wind swiftly knocked it away from me, never to be seen again. The feather was roughly 5 centimeters in length.

Scrub-Jays and Allies - Photo (c) Jamie Chavez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
allenhc's ID: Scrub-Jays and Allies (Genus Aphelocoma)
Added on August 2, 2018
Improving

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What

Columbian Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus ssp. columbianus)

Observer

gabrielmw

Date

July 11, 2018

Description

Wet muddy soft soil has collected runoff. Track has heart shape with 5cm ridge in middle. Track is 3.5x3 inches. Hillside grassland.

Columbian Black-tailed Deer - Photo (c) scog7, all rights reserved, uploaded by scog7
allenhc's ID: Columbian Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus ssp. columbianus)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Marsh Ramshorn (Planorbella trivolvis)

Observer

gabrielmw

Date

July 17, 2018

Description

Found in pond water attached to reeds near bank. Dark brown spiral shell covered in ridges. ~1 inch diameter. Dark brown, wet, moving foot visible, no eyes visible. One other was spotted within 6m. Wet flesh exposed around center of spiral of shell.

Marsh Ramshorn - Photo (c) Rob Curtis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Rob Curtis
allenhc's ID: Marsh Ramshorn (Planorbella trivolvis)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Grey Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)

Observer

gabrielmw

Date

July 23, 2018 08:53 PM PDT

Description

Apologies for the poor image quality and grain. Observed around twilight. I increased the exposure and brightness on these photos after they were taken.
At least 2 individuals were visible at the time, possibly 3.
All photos are believed to be of the same individual.
Roughly house cat sized, observed seemingly digging at least one hole and eating plums off of the ground.
This individual came within at least 2 meters of the camera multiple times and seemed to indicate curiosity. It was not aggressive, but not shy either. No audible sounds were made by any foxes other than quiet rustling. These animals seemed to remain relatively calm.
They seemed relatively small for gray foxes, so they may be younger.
Scat appeared at least 4 days prior to observation. Scat is in the same immediate area as observation. Scream-like non-human noises were heard in the same area around 7 days before these animals were spotted. Shallow holes/burrows were found as well. I don't have any photos of said holes, however I can add some in the near future if necessary.
I am fairly sure of the species.

Gray Fox - Photo (c) Mike Zarella, all rights reserved, uploaded by Mike Zarella
allenhc's ID: Grey Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Wolf Spiders (Family Lycosidae)

Observer

gabrielmw

Date

July 31, 2018

Description

~2-4 mm long. Found under chunks of burnt earth under partially burnt eucalyptus trees in grassland, within 100 meters of oak woodland.

Wolf Spiders - Photo (c) Thomas Shahan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Thomas Shahan
allenhc's ID: Wolf Spiders (Family Lycosidae)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Observer

gabrielmw

Date

July 31, 2018

Description

2 were spotted calling each other, within 200 meters of each other. each was about 6 inches.
Seen in walnut tree in grassland, within 50 meters of oak woodland. Holes had acorns inserted in them and were around 3/4 inches in diameter.
2 feathers were spotted within 5 and 20 meters of the tree.

Acorn Woodpecker - Photo (c) Dmitry Mozzherin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
allenhc's ID: Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Fontana Grasshopper (Trimerotropis fontana)

Observer

gabrielmw

Date

July 31, 2018

Description

Found in ashy, burnt patch of soil under partially burnt tree. Observed in grassland, within 100 meters of oak woodland. Matched the color of the ground.
Other, lighter colored grasshoppers believed to be of the same species were observed in tall grass ~5 meters away from burnt earth.

Fontana Grasshopper - Photo (c) Bill Bouton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
allenhc's ID: Fontana Grasshopper (Trimerotropis fontana)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Western Skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus)

Observer

gabrielmw

Date

August 2018

Description

Found in grass within 3 meters of pond.
Quickly came out of grass and went under a rock.

Coronado Skink - Photo (c) Jesus Gordolomi Butterball RC, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jesus Gordolomi Butterball RC
allenhc's ID: Coronado Skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus ssp. interparietalis)
Added on August 2, 2018
Leading

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What

Marsh Ramshorn (Planorbella trivolvis)

Observer

reynavazquez

Date

July 24, 2018 11:04 AM PDT
Marsh Ramshorn - Photo (c) Rob Curtis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Rob Curtis
allenhc's ID: Marsh Ramshorn (Planorbella trivolvis)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)

Observer

reynavazquez

Date

August 1, 2018 10:41 AM PDT

Description

This small frog was not alone. There were many other tiny frogs around the pond. However this particular frog did not move as much as the others.

Sierran Tree Frog - Photo (c) Natalie McNear, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
allenhc's ID: Sierran Tree Frog (Pseudacris sierra [inactive])
Added on August 2, 2018
Maverick
(Inactive Taxon)

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What

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)

Observer

reynavazquez

Date

August 1, 2018 11:06 AM PDT
Honey Bees - Photo (c) 彭元岐, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by 彭元岐
allenhc's ID: Honey Bees (Genus Apis)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Typical Cicadas (Family Cicadidae)

Observer

yazmin518

Date

July 24, 2018 11:04 PM PDT
Ash Cicada - Photo (c) Marcello Consolo, all rights reserved
allenhc's ID: Ash Cicada (Cicada orni)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Western Skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus)

Observer

reynavazquez

Date

August 2018
Coronado Skink - Photo (c) Jesus Gordolomi Butterball RC, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jesus Gordolomi Butterball RC
allenhc's ID: Coronado Skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus ssp. interparietalis)
Added on August 2, 2018
Leading

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What

Three-lined Cockroach (Luridiblatta trivittata)

Observer

yazmin518

Date

July 23, 2018 10:05 PM PDT
Three-lined Cockroach - Photo (c) Don Loarie, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Don Loarie
allenhc's ID: Three-lined Cockroach (Luridiblatta trivittata)
Added on August 2, 2018
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What

Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)

Observer

jasperisacoolkid

Date

July 17, 2018 10:50 AM PDT

Description

This tree was shading an area of roughly 30 square feet. Its bark was almost completely covered in lichen. this specific tree was unburned.

Coast Live Oak - Photo (c) Franco Folini, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
allenhc's ID: Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)
Added on July 27, 2018
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What

Western Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata)

Observer

jasperisacoolkid

Date

July 22, 2018 11:32 AM PDT

Description

This little guy was sitting at the bottom of a 3 foot deep pond, lurking in the darkness. From head to tail, this specimen was roughly 8 inches long.

Western Pond Turtle - Photo (c) Justin Garwood, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Justin Garwood
allenhc's ID: Western Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata)
Added on July 27, 2018
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Frogs and Toads (Order Anura)

Observer

jasperisacoolkid

Date

July 2018

Description

This frog was roughly 1.5 inches in length. Compared to other frogs in the area, this specimen was slightly smaller by .5-1 inch or so. Its hind legs toward the body were a light yellow, but closer to the toes, the coloration turned darker. Its body was a dark brown with slight hints of avocado green. Its whole body is covered in bumps. The number of bumps visible on its body roughly ranges from 75-100. These bumps were a dark brown color. Its eyes were dark brown. Its legs were roughly 1/3 of an inch long.

Foothill Yellow-legged Frog - Photo (c) Don Loarie, some rights reserved (CC BY)
allenhc's ID: Foothill Yellow-legged Frog (Rana boylii)
Added on July 27, 2018
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