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Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)Observer
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Beautiful butterfly in our yard
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Unfurled Bushmallow (Malacothamnus fremontii)Observer
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Seen in same place as Calliope hummingbird. The hillside was covered with it.
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Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus)Observer
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Male and female, foraging in the chaparral along with Lazuli Buntings, near 37.627496, -121.590641.
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House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)Observer
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Active where we looked in earnest for the Calliope. Listen for Calliope buzz at sec 16 to 17 and 20 to 21 in the house wren recording. I think it buzzed.
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Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus)Observer
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Heard and seen while looking for the Hammond's flycatcher.
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Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii)Observer
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Seen as well, unfortunately no photos.
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Calliope Hummingbird (Selasphorus calliope)Observer
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Heard buzz call first, spent at least 30 mins waiting for photo opportunity.
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Desert Mariposa Lily (Calochortus kennedyi)Observer
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This is the most amazing display of Calochortus kennedyii we've ever seen! The display extends 3 to 5 miles south of the Haiwee reservoir road and equally to the north. It extends from hwy 395 to the reservoir to the east. There are 5 to 15 plants per square meter. It must be 100,000s of plants, in full bloom on 5/13.
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Newberry's Milkvetch (Astragalus newberryi)Observer
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We found this wonderful Astragalus along the upper Mazourka Canyon road near Badger Flat. I wondered if it might be Astragalus inyoensis which has entries in Calflora in this area. But it may be newberryii. I'm not a botanist, so I welcome comments. Thanks.
