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Layered Cup (Peziza varia)Observer
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Found a bunch growing up through cardboard that we had placed over a section of our yard.
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Cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus)Observer
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14” cabezon caught jigging off the rocks north of Russian Gulch State Beach. Released.
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Kelp Greenling (Hexagrammos decagrammus)Observer
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15” kelp greenling caught jigging off the rocks north of Russian Gulch State Beach. Harvested for food.
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Bat Star (Patiria miniata)Observer
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Little bat star hitched a ride on my hook while I was fishing
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Coast Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans ssp. terrestris)Observer
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Saw along the trail around the Bodega Head. Just sunning itself.
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Ranchman's Tiger Moth (Arctia virginalis)Observer
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Found on the trail of a hike around the Bodega Head. Looks like a tiger moth but I’m not sure.
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Red Sea Urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus)Observer
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Found a few feet away from a bed of large purple urchins at a -1.3ft tide. First one I’ve ever found in Sonoma County.
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Domestic Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata var. domestica)Observer
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Was in the middle of the street on my way out of the neighborhood. Somebody’s pet maybe?
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Rock Greenling (Hexagrammos lagocephalus)Observer
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Caught using squid at Mendocino Headlands. 15.5”. Harvested for food.
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North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)Observer
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Found this one just hanging out on the break room floor. I politely helped it find the exit outside.
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Buffalo Sculpin (Enophrys bison)Observer
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Caught on shrimp and a circle hook. Released.
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Bobcat (Lynx rufus)Observer
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Saw this walking about the coastal bluffs at Fort Ross State Historic Park.
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Red-pored Bolete (Rubroboletus pulcherrimus)Observer
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Found on the Miners’ Ridge Trail, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.
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Redear Sunfish (Lepomis microlophus)Observer
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Approximately 6” in length. Released.
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Redear Sunfish (Lepomis microlophus)Observer
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Approximately 4” in length. Released.