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Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus)Observer
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Small black bird with oily iridescent feathers, yellow eyes. Resembles the grackles i’ve seen in Texas, but much smaller.
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Pallid-winged Grasshopper (Trimerotropis pallidipennis)Observer
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Caught this guy resting in the shade by my garage door on a 102 degree afternoon. Not sure if this is it resting or a pose to let off heat?
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
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Caught this guy in my periphery doing “push-up” like moves on a rock. I’m assuming it was a territorial behavior?
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Legumes (Family Fabaceae)Observer
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20 to 30ft tree with large heart shaped leaves and foot and a half long seed pods resembling beans. (I’m assuming fabaceae?)
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Gray Five-Eyes (Chamaesaracha coniodes)Observer
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Seen growing at a rest stop in some gravel.
