feathersandflora's Identifications
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Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)Observer
izzyytranDescription
This one is a little hard to see but these birds were seen sitting on top of a tree which I found a bit unusual. I spotted them at Woodbridge Park by the lake. It was sunny and partially windy and the temperature was around 50° F. After viewing the numerous images, I believe these might be black-bellied whistling ducks but I’m not sure.
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Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)Observer
izzyytranDescription
The brown bird with its wings spread invaded these gulls’ rock. I’m unsure of its species but from the moment it landed, it just waddled around with its wings spread. To me, it feels like it is trying to assert dominance or look for a mate, but again, I am unsure. It was very silly and interesting to observe though. This bird was spotted at Heritage Park, an urban park in Irvine, on top of the rock that was mainly used by gulls before it came and seemingly scared a few of them away. The weather was sunny with a little wind and the temperature was around 50° F.
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Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)Observer
detchisonDescription
Dana Point Harbor
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Western Giant Swallowtail (Heraclides rumiko)Observer
jadeyuDescription
- flew into backyard garden and landed on various plants, did not appear to pollinate or approach any flowers
- bright, sunny, cool weather, little no wind
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Black Mustard (Rhamphospermum nigrum)Observer
izzyytranDescription
The temperature is about 57° F and it’s sunny. This plant is a part of a plant community near IVC. It’s surrounded by other plants but there seems to be another one a bit further ahead.
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Coyote (Canis latrans)Observer
cvienDescription
General descriptions of organism:
- orange-ish brown color
- has a long tail
- looks like a dog from afar
- pointy ears
- kind of long snout
Environmental observations:
- very sunny
- no precipitation
- a little bit of wind (since it is winter season)
- around 66 degrees Fahrenheit
Behavior:
- stood very still at first
- then ran away (probably scared)
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Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)Observer
cvienDescription
General descriptions of organism:
- had a pattern on its skin
- was very small
- has a long body
- has a slight tail in the back (seemed to be damaged
Environmental observations:
- no sun outside (cloudy day)
- no precipitation
- chilly and windy (since it is winter season)
- around 60 degrees Fahrenheit
Behavior:
- no movement at first (looks dead)
- looks dangerous to touch because of its patterns
- started to quickly run away after I got closer to it
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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)Observer
cvienDescription
General descriptions of organism:
- brown feathered body
- black around its face
- skinny small legs with tiny claws
- short legs and wings
- sharp, small beak
- round body
Environmental observations:
- kind of sunny outside
- no precipitation
- a little bit of wind (since it is winter season)
- around 62 degrees Fahrenheit
Behavior:
- was making a lot of noise (chirping sounds)
- was balancing on the tree branch with its legs
- flapped it’s wings around a few times
- had a lot of others around them that looked the same species
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Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)Observer
cvienDescription
General descriptions of organism:
- purple flowers
- flowers were all grouped together on and around a bush
- small flowers
- smelled nice
Environmental observations:
- sunny outside
- no precipitation
- no wind
- around 63 degrees Fahrenheit
Behavior:
- no movement
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Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor)Observer
eseybold1Description
This raccoon was seen digging in grass alongside a suburban neighborhood road. The temperature was about 50 degrees and there were no other visible people or animals nearby.
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Say's Phoebe (Sayornis saya)Observer
eseybold1Description
This bird was perched on top of a sign on the side of a service road. The temperature was around 68 degrees and conditions were clear.
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
eseybold1Description
This small lizard was seen basking in the sunlight, the temperature being around 68 degrees with sunny conditions.
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Coyote Brush (Baccharis pilularis)Observer
fizapooyaDescription
seems to be a shrub growing out of the ground. the flowers growing from it almost appear to be fluffy. the petals were white and the inside was brownish. taken around sunset and it was cold out, about 60°F.
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Observer
fizapooyaDescription
as the sun was setting there were so many crows flying in our direction. the crows had a black body and beak. was taken around sunset time at 60°F
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Western Nettle (Hesperocnide tenella)Observer
fizapooyaDescription
found growing out of the cracks in the concrete, as well as it’s own little shrub. the leaves are spiky shaped. taken at 59°F
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Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica)Observer
fizapooyaDescription
found in the parking lot of IVC. taken when temperature was 59°F
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California Sagebrush (Artemisia californica)Observer
jackiedianeDescription
64 degrees Fahrenheit. Has strands with buds on them all throughout the plant.
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Coastal Goldenbush (Isocoma menziesii)Observer
jackiedianeDescription
65 degrees Fahrenheit, sunny, no clouds.
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Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)Observer
jackiedianeDescription
65 degrees Fahrenheit, sunny, no clouds.
Had lots of little birds relaxing on its branches.
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Western Jack-O'-Lantern (Omphalotus olivascens)Observer
jackiedianeDescription
67 degrees Fahrenheit, sunny with no clouds.
Grew on a few nearby trees, layered over each other in an almost stepwise fashion. Orange red in color.
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