Photos / Sounds
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Western Toad (Anaxyrus boreas)Observer
ppyleDescription
At least 10 in this pond. Mating observed (calling while mating)
Photos / Sounds
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Seaweed Flies (Genus Fucellia)Observer
ppyleDescription
On head of Botta's Pocket Gopher.
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Western Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata)Observer
ppyleDescription
Had not seen one here (Sutro Baths) before in 5 years of frequent visits.
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West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Pallid-winged Grasshopper (Trimerotropis pallidipennis)Observer
ppyleDescription
6-8 Pallid-winged Locusts noted along with butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Gray Buckeye (Junonia grisea)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Acmon Blue (Icaricia acmon)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Acmon Blue (Icaricia acmon)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.
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Acmon Blue (Icaricia acmon)Observer
ppyleDescription
Butterfly flight along bluffs @ 1220-1245 - heading north. Six species observed: Orange Sulphur 20-30, Checkered White 10-15, Cos. Painted Lady 5, West Coast PL 3, Buckeye 2, Acmon Blue 1. All feeding solely on non-native Sea Rocket; nearby flowering native Verbina not visited. Hot temps, light S winds.