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What

Little Owls and Allies (Genus Athene)

Observer

mandarpaing

Date

November 27, 2023 03:10 PM PST

Place

Arbuckle, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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3 photos

What

Mariposa Lilies (Genus Calochortus)

Observer

skyne

Date

June 16, 2023 03:17 PM PDT

Place

Sonoma Raceway, Petaluma, CA, US (Google, OSM)

1 ID

Needs ID

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What

Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)

Observer

maggiebrownie3

Date

May 21, 2023 04:49 PM PDT

Place

Loma Alta Fire Rd, San Anselmo, CA, US (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

Research Grade

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3 photos

What

California Newt (Taricha torosa)

Observer

girlrunningwilder

Date

February 2023

Place

Golden Gate National Recreation Area, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

4 IDs

Research Grade

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2 photos

What

California Vole (Microtus californicus)

Observer

ocean_beach_goth

Date

February 26, 2023 11:29 AM PST

Place

Point Reyes National Seashore, Inverness, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Found in Great Horned Owl pellet
Partial skull + intact jaws
ID based primarily on jaw features:
One incisor each jaw
Diastema present
No canines
Coronoid process and condyle are distinct, separate structures.
Angle lies on same level as cheek teeth
Lower edge of ramus is convex.
Jaw is ~24mm long