Observations by hzheng22

Dry and brittle. Brownish white in color.

Moss found on the edge of the vernal pool. Green at the bottom with dull red plants coming out of it. The red plants have a yellow center (where pollen is?)

A species of plant. Has black bristles (feels prickly).

Found in the vernal pool; it was moving really quickly so catching it was difficult. It has antennae and long legs.

Looks like a miniature onion. Grayish brown on the outside. Circular in shape. Looks brittle and dry.

Did not see these last time in the vernal ponds. Now there are many of them on the trees lining the shore of the vernal ponds.

Found in one of the lower vernal ponds. When we were digging, several appeared on the surface of the water.

Found curled up. It was discovered accidentally near the middle of a vernal pond near some leaves. We placed it in a container but it ended up crawling out and escaping without notice.

Found towards the end of third week trip, on the shore of the vernal pond. Appears to be a slug.

Smaller in size, hairy legs (all 8), patterns on the leg, dark in color, pattern on the back (light brown color and some darker color surrounding it).

Dark, with wings. Appears to have a body like an ant.

Found several in the vernal pool, this one was by far the biggest in size. It has a hard, dark shell and curls up as a defense mechanism.

White flowers (several on one sub-branch).

Dried out, brittle outside.

White flowers on the branches.

Layer of green on surface of water.

Darkish red flowers.

Small, white flowers (several on single branch).

Each branch contained several of these soft and fluffy flowers (no petals).

Dark purple in color/brown in color.

Red berries on tree, bare of anything else except some leaves.