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What

Turtles and Tortoises (Order Testudines)

Observer

photobarry

Date

March 2, 2024 08:22 AM PST

Description

Large turtle at least 18 inches long, with lengthy rounded tail that swept side to side while swimming. It reminded me of a snapping turtle, although they are not native to this area.

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What

Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)

Observer

davisprovan

Date

February 18, 2024 10:39 AM PST

Description

Too big for California, higher percentage Herring Gull hybridized with Glaucous than nearby hybrid gull?

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What

Hoodwinker Mola (Mola tecta)

Observer

tomleeturner

Date

February 19, 2019 05:17 PM PST

Description

I am 6 feet from finger tip to finger tip. Big fish!

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What

Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake (Crotalus pyrrhus)

Observer

sonoradan

Date

July 14, 2023 08:31 AM PDT

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What

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Observer

cocomouzel

Date

July 5, 2023 11:15 AM PDT

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What

Long-nosed Snake (Rhinocheilus lecontei)

Observer

zeevng

Date

May 2023

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What

Black-bellied Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps nigriventris)

Date

May 25, 2023 11:36 AM PDT

Description

Found several (quantity unknown) in an unused gopher trap hole. These salamanders are common in my backyard in leaf litter, under potted plants, and in the soil along the fence line. More abundant after rains and in the spring when the ground is very damp.

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What

San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. annectens)

Observer

edanstark

Date

May 2023

Description

This observation is to identify the prey species.

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What

Sharp-tailed Snake (Contia tenuis)

Observer

isaac_krone

Date

May 12, 2023 10:44 PM PDT

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What

Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)

Observer

kalyx

Date

May 26, 2023 03:17 PM PDT

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What

Red Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum ssp. piceus)

Observer

pcter

Date

May 24, 2023 04:24 PM PDT

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What

Pale Swallowtail (Papilio eurymedon)

Observer

augiekramer

Date

June 5, 2021 01:13 PM PDT

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What

Merriam's Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys merriami)

Observer

thunefeld

Date

May 23, 2023 08:49 AM PDT

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

acastelein

Date

May 2023

Place

Private

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What

Western Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum)

Observer

aaron_echols

Date

May 19, 2023 05:27 PM PDT

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

boazsolorio

Date

June 19, 2017 02:25 AM PDT

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

thomas_j_brummel

Date

March 2023

Description

This roughly 20-22inch long specimen was by far the biggest alligator lizard I’ve ever seen

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What

California Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. multicarinata)

Observer

rademacherdan

Date

May 3, 2018 05:38 PM PDT

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

safarispence

Date

May 27, 2021 11:50 AM PDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

rfkjr

Date

September 29, 2019 03:46 PM PDT

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

dlbowls

Date

April 2015

Description

It is being fed to a fledgling Great Horned Owl.

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

dmrx

Date

May 14, 2017 12:45 PM PDT

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

lisalanders

Date

August 2, 2020 01:04 PM PDT

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

natstin

Date

September 7, 2019 04:44 PM PDT

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Date

January 29, 2015

Description

Truly Amazing Red on this Alligator Lizard.

Habitat-roadside habitat, that still has natural features.

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

natureinla

Date

April 2020

Description

Photo and observation by Lauren Causey.

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

savethevaquita

Date

April 26, 2022 01:23 PM PDT

Place

Home (Google, OSM)

Description

Snake was falling down a small slope and western fence lizard came and grabbed it

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

derkrodg

Date

September 8, 2022 10:44 AM PDT

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

grantmachado

Date

April 29, 2023 03:14 PM PDT

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What

California Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. multicarinata)

Observer

catullus

Date

May 2020

Description

preying on a western fence lizard?

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

dlbowls

Date

June 2014

Description

A California Striped Racer is trying to swallow the lizard, while the lizard is biting its own tail. The lizard got away.

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What

Western Flycatcher (Empidonax difficilis)

Observer

tedrake

Date

May 13, 2023 10:49 AM PDT

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What

California Moray (Gymnothorax mordax)

Observer

skatingflamingo

Date

May 13, 2023 12:45 PM PDT

Description

hook with broken fishing line on other side of mouth

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

moig

Date

April 13, 2023 04:00 PM PDT

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What

Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus)

Date

October 4, 2022 11:27 AM PDT

Description

One of the dogs brought it to us on while a trail ride….

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What

San Francisco Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea ssp. coerulea)

Observer

jmaughn

Date

October 13, 2019 02:20 PM PDT

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What

Western Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum ssp. testaceus)

Observer

mlgray12

Date

May 1, 2017 03:36 PM CDT

Description

Western Coachwhip that showed up close to my water drip estimate snake close to 4 feet in length

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What

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)

Observer

hudson_birdsrio

Date

October 20, 2018 08:26 AM -03

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What

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)

Observer

greglasley

Date

April 26, 2018 03:52 PM CDT

Description

This is an interesting story with a happy ending. My friend David Ferry and I were driving along Hwy 87 at 60 mph near Crystal Beach, Texas, when I glimpsed what I thought was a Least Bittern standing on the very edge of the road with cars whizzing past. I made a U turn and went back where we indeed found a Least Bittern, resting back on its tarsus joints within inches of passing traffic. I picked up the bird and we stood on the side of the road to examine it. My best guess is that (1) it took a glancing blow off a car windshield, perhaps, or (2) It was totally exhausted from migrating across the Gulf of Mexico. It did not seem to be badly injured and its wings did not seem to be broken. Rather than just leave it here on the road to be crushed and killed I decided we would take it to a nearby marsh area off the roadway where it could die in peace and dignity. So we drove off with Dave holding the bird in his lap and heading to a marsh well off the road where I know Least Bitterns were present. We put the bird down on the edge of the marsh and it just stood there looking at us. I was about to just drive away and let nature take its course, but decided to take a few more shots of the bird. I got down low to the bird's level and it went into the characteristic bittern pose by stretching its neck high and trying to look like a swaying bit of marsh grass. It kept a watchful eye on me from both sides of its raised bill and image 1 shows this action. The bird then started slowly walking away from us. I bent down to take another shot and the bittern took flight and flew out into the marsh and out of sight. I choose to believe it recovered and is doing well.

near Crystal Beach,
Galveston Co., Texas
26 April 2018

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What

Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)

Observer

rae99

Date

May 5, 2023 05:45 PM PDT

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What

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua)

Observer

botanicallywild

Date

April 30, 2023 06:23 PM PDT

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What

Ridings' Forester (Alypia ridingsii)

Observer

euproserpinus

Date

April 2, 2023 09:17 AM PDT

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What

Long-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii)

Observer

nthorngate

Date

May 2, 2023 11:45 AM PDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Long-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii)

Observer

ryangrimshaw

Date

April 28, 2023 04:56 PM PDT

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What

California Primrose (Eulobus californicus)

Observer

georgewilliams1

Date

May 1, 2023 09:03 AM PDT

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What

American Badger (Taxidea taxus)

Observer

katherine_atwell

Date

April 9, 2023 07:15 PM MDT

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What

Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium)

Date

April 2023

Description

Likely the same one seen at this location by Joey and Andrew last Friday. Lone male, expecting females to join him soon, probably after the storm this week

First time ever seeing one in a vernal pool or swim…just the coolest thing ever!

CSP survey with Joey kellner

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What

Desert Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis ssp. nelsoni)

Observer

manbehindalens

Description

West Entrance to the park

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What

Little Bear (Paracotalpa ursina)

Observer

ergunnison

Date

April 12, 2023 11:23 AM PDT

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What

California Quail (Callipepla californica)

Observer

lglevanik

Date

April 14, 2023 06:59 PM PDT

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Observer

pblovegreen

Date

September 4, 2022 09:24 AM PDT

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What

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Observer

oliviadarezzo

Date

August 27, 2022 11:40 PM PDT

Description

Grey Fox or Red Fox, I couldn’t tell. Ran half way across the road in front of Henley Gate, changed its mind as my car approached, and ran back down the bike path towards Goleta Beach. Screenshots taken from dashcam video.

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What

Mountain Lion (Puma concolor)

Observer

rockybajada

Date

July 21, 2014 10:51 AM PDT

Description

Three individuals traveling together.

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What

Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus ssp. helleri)

Date

April 2023

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What

Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope)

Date

November 19, 2022 04:02 PM PST

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What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

tony841

Date

August 19, 2022 06:00 PM CDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

dsilecchio

Date

October 1, 2022 06:46 AM PDT

Description

Do you know if this is a bobcat?

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

cbauer4

Date

October 6, 2022 05:31 PM PDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

graham_nc

Date

October 2022

Description

ecoEXPLORE Username: quincy

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

tmurray74

Date

October 9, 2022 02:06 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

jmbearce

Date

December 16, 2016

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

kathrynjhaygood

Date

January 18, 2013 05:54 PM CST

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

taryn332

Date

October 3, 2022 12:13 PM MDT

Description

Bobcat seen sitting outside on deck chair.

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What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

qi_zhen

Date

September 26, 2022

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

vanremsen

Date

October 19, 2022 07:38 AM CDT

Tags

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What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

jmbearce

Date

July 1, 2020 11:05 AM MST

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

jmbearce

Date

June 27, 2020 07:02 PM MST

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

jmbearce

Date

June 27, 2020 01:58 PM MST

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

brian2291

Date

August 16, 2022 04:21 AM MDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Observer

kowalske-ecology

Date

February 19, 2018 04:20 PM CST

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What

Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon ginkgodens)

Observer

ljbrenner

Date

November 5, 2022

Description

Photos by Andrew Yamagiwa

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What

Jaguar (Panthera onca)

Observer

dean_g

Date

August 2015

Description

Location is accurate to mountain, obscured for protection.

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What

Jaguar (Panthera onca)

Observer

jose_manuel109

Date

October 2022

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What

Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae)

Observer

tedrake

Date

November 6, 2022 11:56 AM PST

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What

Sierra Nevada Mountain Beaver (Aplodontia rufa ssp. californica)

Observer

rjadams55

Date

March 2021

Description

I have to admit, the Mountain Beaver is an animal I have wanted to see for many years, but chalked it up there with Spotted Bat and Pygmy Sperm Whale in that I know they are out there, but the odds of me finding one are......

So, I was more than delighted to have been able to spend a good 15 minutes watching this one at close range as it repeatedly carried mouthfuls of dry grass and green conifer twigs to its burrow under the snow.

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What

Panamint Rattlesnake (Crotalus stephensi)

Observer

jengarrison

Date

October 24, 2022 02:20 PM PDT

Description

Juvenile?

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What

American Badger (Taxidea taxus)

Observer

kevinkaos

Date

September 1, 2022 01:20 AM PDT

Photos / Sounds

What

American Badger (Taxidea taxus)

Observer

bootgoofin

Date

October 5, 2022 08:21 PM PDT

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What

Coyote (Canis latrans)

Observer

smartrf

Date

January 2021

Description

My friend took this photo of a coyote sleeping on his patio. The coyote looks very relaxed.

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What

Long-tailed Weasel (Neogale frenata)

Observer

hollyg

Date

May 7, 2018 06:55 PM PDT

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What

Pacific Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. catenifer)

Observer

pinnaclesnp

Date

September 18, 2018 05:36 PM PDT

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What

California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae)

Observer

natureinla

Date

May 7, 2015 04:22 PM PDT

Description

Observation and photo by nature_is_mental sent via instagram #natureinla

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What

American Badger (Taxidea taxus)

Observer

dmallano

Date

July 10, 2022 01:37 PM PDT

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What

Black-throated Magpie-Jay (Calocitta colliei)

Observer

uzun

Date

August 11, 2022 09:18 AM PDT

Photos / Sounds

What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

jackie-k

Date

April 2022

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

dnosaj

Date

April 8, 2022 05:05 PM MST

Photos / Sounds

What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

sjoska

Date

April 7, 2022 07:05 PM MST

Photos / Sounds

What

California Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. multicarinata)

Observer

ginarupert

Date

April 9, 2022 12:03 PM MST

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

cami_leah

Date

April 9, 2022 10:14 AM PDT

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What

Human (Homo sapiens)

Observer

gbid

Date

April 2, 2018 05:12 PM PDT

Description

Note the facial expression on this specimen.

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What

Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)

Observer

drtupps

Date

March 22, 2021 01:35 PM PDT

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What

Monarch (Danaus plexippus)

Observer

spifferella

Description

Black & white monarch color variant or a sign of disease?

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

professorcruz

Date

March 2022

Description

The photo was taken by Lisa Hatfield. Lizard survived the encounter with the young cat and was released nearby. Though it may have been injured during the encounter, and during subsequent removal.

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What

Nanday Parakeet (Aratinga nenday)

Observer

g_heaton

Date

February 26, 2022 05:16 PM PST

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What

Coast Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis multifasciata)

Observer

tothemax

Date

March 2022

Description

Found by Sophie Cameron. Appeared to be drinking from the creek (photo 3 is as found). I was hopeful that my adventures in this canyon would be rewarded with one of these secretive snakes, but I never thought I would actually see one. I was out of my mind when I saw it and was more excited to find this guy than any other snake I have ever found. Was very bitey, and bit me and Sophie several times. At one point, it latched onto Sophie's shirt and held on, even chewing into the shirt like it was prey. One of my all time favorite wildlife encounters by far!!!

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What

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Observer

pineten

Date

December 3, 2021 12:21 PM PST

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What

Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana)

Observer

rawraw5

Date

March 6, 2022 02:36 PM PST

Description

A dead Western Tanager that was penetrate after flying into a cholla cactus in Joshua Tree, California.

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What

Black-throated Magpie-Jay (Calocitta colliei)

Observer

docprt

Date

June 13, 2009 12:00 AM PDT