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Rufous-backed Robin (Turdus rufopalliatus)Observer
moonglowDescription
Comes to my feeder multiple times every morning for chicken food. (Exact coordinates hidden for privacy. Neighbors aren’t happy with all the traffic)
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Oak Jumping Spider (Metaphidippus manni)Observer
brian_wrightDescription
On Wild Cucumber hanging on Mission Manzanita
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Oracle Oak (Quercus × morehus)Observer
nicklakeDescription
Two plants next to each other. To be expected, surrounded by Q. Kelloggii & Q. Wizlizeni. Location is approximate, added after the fact
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Pruinose Squash Bee (Peponapis pruinosa)Observer
thumbwaveDescription
Video:
https://youtu.be/ba2KeTcvaMA
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Oriental Honey-Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus)Observer
ramonamomDescription
At the request of the East African Rarities Committee, this record has been submitted and CONFIRMED as an Orental Honey-Buzzard, a major rarity for the area.
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Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus)Observer
reginatorDescription
Female Hooded Oriole
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Nuttall's Woodpecker (Dryobates nuttallii)Observer
thatship21Description
Mom feeding her cute baby.
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California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum ssp. browni)Observer
ca_photo_hobbyist
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Silver-tailed Petalcutter (Megachile montivaga)Observer
markkjamesDescription
Very chill bee so allowed a few close-ups. Possibly M. montivaga?
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Aitanga Pepeke (Insects) (Class Insecta)Observer
madilyPlace
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge, San Diego, California, United States (Google, OSM)Description
On Astragalus trichopodus.
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Bobcat (Lynx rufus)Observer
larryhendricksonDescription
Although photos not clear, definitely saw the short “bobbed” tail.
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Western Spotted Skunk (Spilogale gracilis)Observer
richard26Description
From a 10 second video. These were the best shots
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Genus AnthophorulaObserver
tom_barnes_Description
Foraging on Pincushion Plants (Navarretia sp ).
1IMG_2714a
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Genus GeronObserver
nature4lzwDescription
Long-legged bee fly sipping nectar at Dusty Miller flowers.
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Genus ContariniaObserver
madilyDescription
Collected from Ceanothus verrucosus on 4/11/2021.
Observation from original sighting on host plant:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/73583630
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Genus ContariniaObserver
madilyDescription
Collected gall from Ceanothus verrucosus on 4/11/21.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/73583630
Gall cut open to find larvae inside on 4/21/21 and placed in container with a cup of soil.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/74768171
7 midges emerged today.
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Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake (Sonora annulata ssp. annulata)Observer
biohexx1
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Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)Observer
richbreischDescription
Female Anna's Hummingbird on nest.
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Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)Observer
julieaeiltsDescription
What a difference a day makes... Buck struck on Mission Gorge Rd. in MTRP, hauled to a remote area of the park for natural decomposition. One day later a ribcage, neck and skull remained.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
gmhughesDescription
Hawk caught a coot on the Woods Valley golf course.
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Spiny Softshell (Apalone spinifera)Observer
thumbwaveDescription
Over 1 foot in length.
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Barn Owl (Tyto alba)Observer
markkjamesDescription
Owl in distress. Observed in grasslands on the ground walking and some hopping. It paused, bowed and swung head back & forth and beak was opening & closing. Effects of poisoning? Sad to see this.
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Human (Homo sapiens)Observer
nanofishologyDescription
Come on, I had to. The great @gcwarbler (who is a salmon and/or trout) with his friends. Excellent night for mothing. This was one of four sheets.
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Genus LeptoglossusObserver
patsimpson2000Description
It’s a party on a tomato 🍅
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Bobcat (Lynx rufus)Observer
westerly48Description
Seen on Fr. Serra Trail. Location approximate. Image taken with DSLR camera without GPS feature.
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Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus)Observer
linda830Description
Babies, just out of the nest
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)Observer
dpcaDescription
Nest with four eggs in umbrella over table in San Diego Zoo.
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Fork-tailed Bush Katydid (Scudderia furcata)Observer
tayopalDescription
On my serviceberry. Body is 1/2” long. Inactive. Updated with next instar and previous exoskeleton. Remained small while it remained for observation, body no larger than ¾”.
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Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)Observer
alankingDescription
The red-winged blackbird is on the rump of the red-tailed hawk. The video is more interesting. See it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBTkP9fyxfE
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Western Giant Swallowtail (Heraclides rumiko)Observer
iamscoutDescription
ate mandarin orange tree leaves last Sept, 2019, pupated 10/19, and just emerged 6/20.
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Colorado Desert Shovelnose Snake (Sonora annulata ssp. annulata)Observer
flaxington
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Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies (Order Agaricales)Observer
stevevandewalleDescription
Large mushrooms poked up out of the snow in Cuyamaca Mountains near manzanitas
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Southern Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus ssp. fuliginatus)Observer
jim_carrettaDescription
Toyon heavily-browsed from ground height to 4-5 feet above ground in a secluded area of the park. Toyon in more heavily-used parts of the park do not show such patterns. The number of plants utilized by mule deer is impressive: https://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/wildlife/ca_muleDeer_hab_guidelines.pdf
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Oats (Genus Avena)Observer
astra_the_dragonDescription
the coin in the last images measures 26mm in diameter.
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Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)Observer
mark828Description
Cooper's Hawk with a nest nearby gets serious.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH0SQumMGJ4
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Felids (Family Felidae)Observer
jongraehlDescription
Stills taken from a trail camera 4 second video. Very prominent whiskers, back is slightly swayed. Gait is cat-like. Not a bobcat (has tail and longer torso), not a coyote. I think it's a mountain lion.
4 second video can be seen at:
https://youtu.be/IAvChRobG54
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Coulter's Lupine (Lupinus sparsiflorus)Observer
loam_wolfDescription
Not sure if this is correct. Leaves don’t seem to match all that well. Should have gotten better photos.
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Punctate Little Bear Scarab Beetle (Paracotalpa puncticollis)Observer
trobinson41Description
Found under a rock.
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Genus TarzettaObserver
ctruboDescription
Scattered cluster near Quercus agrifolia on side of trail. Cup-2-2.5 cm diameter.
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Desert Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis ssp. nelsoni)Observer
ilee1112Description
We spotted the ewe with a collar and tags on both ears first when driving towards Borrego Spring on Montezuma Valley Rd. Then to our delight, another ewe and two lambs showed up too. The lambs were very curious and playful which made them really fun to watch. They were certainly not shy showing off their marvelous sure footing when chasing each other up and down the steep cliff!
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Southern California Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major)Observer
patsimpson2000Description
Under a board.
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Gossamer-winged Butterflies (Family Lycaenidae)Observer
mhedinDescription
ants tending caterpillar
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Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus)Observer
mleersDescription
Sleeping brown bat found on shed. About the size of a kiwi fruit.
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Parish's Broomrape (Aphyllon parishii)Observer
trobinson41Description
2 plants very close together
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Carolina Sphinx (Manduca sexta)Observer
alibetc1Description
Orange/yellow markings on his back. About the size of an 11-year-old palm. Right antennae. fuzzy. Intricate markings. Found him on my trampoline. Did not see him at first and accidentally bounced him around. And I first noticed him he was a little bit injured so me and my best friend picked up with a cloth and carried him off and sat him down on the ground. About 10 minutes later he still there.
