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Género NidulaObservador
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I think this fungus is in the genus Nidula but am unsure as to species. I would say the cup is about 7-8 mm wide.
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Esquilo-Terrestre-da-Califórnia (Otospermophilus beecheyi)Observador
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This squirrel was seen from a distance with something in its paws that appeared to have legs. After a quick check with binoculars, I grabbed my camera and was able to record this image. It's unknown whether the squirrel killed this gravid female Western Fence Lizard or not, but it was clearly eating the lizard and eggs.
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Ordem GomphalesObservador
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At Rustler Park, under unburned conifers.
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Ascomicetos (Filo Ascomycota)Observador
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At Rustler Park, under unburned conifers.
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Geastrum saccatumObservador
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Along trail which connects to the upper parking lot at Madera Canyon.
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Amanita flavorubensObservador
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Each of these mushrooms was approximately 40 mm wide (the cap). They were growing in oak / juniper woodland, in the Bog Springs Campground in Madera Canyon. They look a bit like Amanita to me but I am unsure.
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Género KukulcaniaObservador
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Would like help narrowing to species.
North Peak, Cuyamaca Mountains, San Diego County, California, USA
July 31, 2022
Size: Estimate: 20 mm
This spider has a web-lined tunnel between a large concrete brick and some decorative rock on my patio. There are many large ants (likely Camponotus sp.) that are active at night around my home, and one of the ants made its way too close to the spider's tunnel. This is an area with oaks and pines, as well as chaparral in the vicinity, at 4200 feet elevation.
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Antalis pretiosaObservador
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Several empty shells were found at the water's edge.
28 mm long.
I think this may be Antalis pretiosa, but am a bit uncertain due to the lack of other observations.
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Tâmia-de-Merriam (Neotamias merriami)Observador
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With severe damage to one ear. Oak / pine woodland with adjacent chaparral at 4200 feet.
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Perereca-da-Califórnia (Pseudacris cadaverina)Observador
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Was observed relaxing in a shallow, ground-level bird bath after dark. It then moved to this rock. The area is oak / pine forest with adjacent chaparral at 4200 feet.
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Semele decisaObservador
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The empty valves, the interiors of which were facing upwards, were visible from the surface where I was snorkeling. Maybe the result of an octopus meal? 86 mm in width.
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Blênio-da-Califórnia (Hypsoblennius gentilis)Observador
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This fish (and others like it) were skulking in and around the large rocks of the breakwater. This one appeared to be feeding on small organisms on the rock surface. It was around 5-6 inches in length. The "rabbit-ear"-like appendages on the head seem interesting and maybe important for identification?
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Coenonycha acutaObservador
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Came to light on a chilly evening. This is a male with leading edge of clypeus highly reflexed (Ron McPeak, pers. comm.). This beetle was identified by the scarabologists R. McPeak and A. Evans, from this image (pers. comm.).
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Coenonycha acutaObservador
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Came to light on a chilly evening. This is a female with leading edge of clypeus not highly reflexed (Ron McPeak, pers. comm.). This beetle was identified by the scarabologists R. McPeak and A. Evans, from this image (pers. comm.).
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Papa-Moscas-Fibi-Preto (Sayornis nigricans)Observador
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This Black Phoebe visited a bird bath, as well as perching and vocalizing for a few minutes in the typical Black Phoebe manner. I don't see this species up here very often. The habitat is oak/pine woodland with patches of chaparral regrown since the 2003 Cedar Fire, at 4200 feet.
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At Santa Ysabel County Preserve. It was part-way onto the dirt trail on a warm day which was turning cool and cloudy.
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Pica-Pau-de-Nutall (Dryobates nuttallii)Observador
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Came to a seed cake.
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Observador
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Three birds in total were seen coming to a seed cake, and seeds on the ground. The birds in these two submissions are different individuals (one has an injured foot).
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Three birds in total were seen coming to a seed cake, and seeds on the ground. The birds in these two submissions are different individuals (one has an injured foot).
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Pomba-de-Coleira (Patagioenas fasciata)Observador
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About half a dozen birds fed on acorns in this oak.
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Pomba-de-Coleira (Patagioenas fasciata)Observador
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About half a dozen birds fed on acorns in this oak.
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Pica-Pau-Das-Bolotas (Melanerpes formicivorus)Observador
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This appears to be the Acorn Woodpecker with the yellow crest seen several times in the past weeks.
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Gaio-Dos-Matos-Ocidental (Aphelocoma californica)Observador
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This appears to be the California Scrub Jay with the deformed bill again.
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Geômis-de-Botta (Thomomys bottae)Observador
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Periodically popped its head up near a bird feeding area.
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Pomba-de-Coleira (Patagioenas fasciata)Observador
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About a half dozen birds entered this oak and were busily eating acorns. This is a young bird; thus the lack of white collar and minimal green on the neck.
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Gaio-Dos-Matos-Ocidental (Aphelocoma californica)Observador
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This jay seemed healthy and active despite the odd bill deformity. In looking online a bit, I found at least two records of similar-looking bill deformities in this species.
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Pica-Pau-Das-Bolotas (Melanerpes formicivorus)Observador
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This bird has strange light brown feathers. Not sure if they are just very worn, or if this was their "original" color.
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Pica-Pau-Das-Bolotas (Melanerpes formicivorus)Observador
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A yellow-crowned (or golden-crowned) Acorn Woodpecker. This bird has been seen on three different occasions at this location. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology mentions this crown color form as occasional in California and elsewhere. Julian, Cuyamaca Mountains, California.
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Pica-Pau-Das-Bolotas (Melanerpes formicivorus)Observador
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A yellow-crowned (or golden-crowned) Acorn Woodpecker. This bird has been seen on three different occasions at this location. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology mentions this crown color form as occasional in California and elsewhere. Julian, Cuyamaca Mountains, California.
