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Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)Observer
rhislopDescription
Female (on backyard feeder)
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Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber)Observer
carolblaneyDescription
In the southern San Bernardino Mountains
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Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber)Observer
detchisonDescription
Children's Forest Trail
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Sapsuckers (Genus Sphyrapicus)Observer
carolblaneyDescription
In the Children's Forest, San Bernardino Mountains
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Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)Observer
carolblaneyDescription
Along the Exploration Trail, San Bernardino Mountains
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Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)Observer
sea-kangarooDescription
Carrying a tiny bit of bark.
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Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus)Observer
matthew_salkiewiczDescription
South Forks Trail to Dry Lake
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula)Observer
amyrobbinsDescription
Though a little tough to see, zoom in and this little guy has the distinctive red marks on top of his head.
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Mountain Bush Lupine (Lupinus excubitus ssp. austromontanus)Observer
matthew_salkiewiczDescription
South Forks Trail to Dry Lake
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Mojave Ceanothus (Ceanothus pauciflorus)Observer
carolblaneyDescription
On a south-facing chaparral slope in the southern San Bernardino Mountains
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White Alder (Alnus rhombifolia)Observer
zionaw8sDescription
Riparian areas of Millcreek Canyon mostly near the creek
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Star-flowered Lily-of-the-Valley (Maianthemum stellatum)Observer
nofrakesDescription
large dense patch, growing along steep seasonally wet drainage under heavy canopy of alder and incense cedar, and jeffrey pine.
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Geraniums and Cranesbills (Genus Geranium)Observer
matthew_salkiewiczDescription
South Forks Trail to Dry Lake
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Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus)Observer
hoboannieDescription
One of a nesting pair
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Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa)Observer
zionaw8sDescription
Very abundant, native shrub. Found especially on south facing slopes of Millcreek Canyon.
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California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum)Observer
jennifercoleDescription
Bear Paw Preserve
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Rancher's Fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii var. intermedia)Observer
carolblaney
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California Wild Rose (Rosa californica)Observer
diego4natureDescription
The plant was a shrub, a thicket with thorny branches. The compounded leaves were green and saw-toothed. The flowers had the open, pink petals, with the yellow center. They grew in pure clusters in the sunny, yet wet Riparian Forest.
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Currants and Gooseberries (Genus Ribes)Observer
dkoops22Description
Could be canyon Gooseberry or maybe hillside or Sierra gooseberry. Either way, found in hills/mountains. Not sure on its importance in ecosystem, but if you get past the prickly spines, then the juicy inner pulp is really good to eat raw or make into jam.
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Creeping Snowberry (Symphoricarpos mollis)Observer
matthew_salkiewiczDescription
Castle Rock Trail to Bluff Lake Reserve
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Interior Bush Lupine (Lupinus excubitus var. johnstonii)Observer
daisiehDescription
Lupinus excubitus johnstonii
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Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)Observer
carolblaneyDescription
Blinking, sticking its tongue out--a lovely flicker
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Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)Observer
andrewnogueraDescription
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~2.5-3 inches long, motionless on a rock. Never seen anything like this.
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Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus)Observer
carolblaneyDescription
Amazing to see this little one jump (wings closed) to the branch below. See the second picture for a wider view (and another bird waiting in the wings).
In the southern San Bernardino Mountains
