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Goosander (Mergus merganser)Observer
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Sunning themselves on a rock.
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
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Tiny minuscule baby fence lizard by Alpine Lake.
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Goosander (Mergus merganser)Observer
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Flick of 18 mergansers on lake alpine.
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White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata)Observer
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Lovely mature caterpillar in our weedy flowerbed. It may pupate in our nearby native California sycamore tree.
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Pacific Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina ssp. richardii)Observer
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They have juveniles. Fiscalini Ranch area.
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Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota)Observer
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Many nests along the facade of this Spanish style building. The swallows are chittering happily as they fly to and from their nests. Nice while having coffee at Mojo’s:-).
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Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)Observer
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The Steller’s jays at cafe Kavah and Nepenthe restaurant in Big Sur. Some juveniles with their parents.
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Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus ssp. helleri)Observer
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My husband took the photos…I would have gotten closer to get a better view. This was taken at our local crescenta vallley park.