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Mammals<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Procyon lotor<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Raccoon<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Raccoons used to live in dense forests, but have adapted to living in many habitats, including around humans. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thomomys Bottae<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Botta’s Pocket Gopher<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

It is easy to see why gophers help turn over and aerate the soil. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Otospermophilus beecheyi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
California Ground Squirrel<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

These young ground squirrels are probably out looking for food. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sylvilagus audubonii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Desert Cottontail<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

No wonder this rabbit looks alert: it would make a nice meal for many predators, including hawks, owls, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and snakes. Learn More…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Birds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Polioptila californica<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
California Gnatcatcher<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This little bird looks so vibrant it is hard to tell it is just 4 to 5 inches long and weighs only 0.2 oz (6 grams). Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pipilo maculatus<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Spotted Towhee<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Spotted Towhees are large sparrows that can be hard to find because they spend their time on the ground under bushes and trees looking for food. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elanus leucurus<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
White-Tailed Kite<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This graceful hawk hunts over open areas for small mammals. When it spots a mouse or vole, it hovers in place high above the ground, Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Toxostoma redivivum<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
California Thrasher<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This bird is easy to find by ear once you know what it sounds like. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Piranga ludoviciana<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Western Tanager<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This beautiful bird is a male in his breeding plumage. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tyto alba<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Barn Owl<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This barn owl is spending the day at rest in Rose Canyon. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ardea herodias<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Great Blue Heron<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This Great Blue Heron has caught an alligator lizard, which it will swallow whole. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Aphelocoma californica<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
California Scrub-Jay<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In the fall, Scrub-Jays gather thousands of acorns from oak trees and hide them to eat during the winter. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bubo virginianus<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Great Horned Owl<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Great Horned Owl is a fierce predator with sharp talons that spread up to 8\u201d to grab their prey and toes that apply much greater crushing pressure than a human hand. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Troglodytes aedon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
House Wren<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This House Wren is stuffing a stink bug into a nestling\u2019s open beak and in a few seconds will zip off to hunt for more food. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Insects and Arachn<\/strong>ids<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Mantis religiosa<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Praying Mantis<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This praying mantis has just eaten the head of its prey, a katydid. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Libellula saturata<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Flame Skimmer<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This beautiful dragonfly is a voracious carnivore that eats other insects. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bombus sonorus<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Sonoran Bumblebee<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This large, beautiful bee is native to the Western US. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Limenitis lorquini<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Lorquin’s Admiral<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This butterfly is perched on a willow tree. It may be a male waiting for a female, or a female laying eggs on the leaf tips. Learn More…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Argiope argentata<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Silver Argiope<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This beautiful female spider is about \u00bd inch across.  As with most spiders, the male is much smaller. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bothriocyrtum californicum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Trapdoor Spider<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

These spiders are harmless to humans but have sharp fangs that stab downward into their prey. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Amphibians<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pseudacris regilla<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Pacific Treefrog<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Baja California Treefrog is just \u00be – 2 inches long but has a loud voice. Learn More…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plants<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Oenothera elata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Hooker’s Evening Primrose<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

It is a perennial herb which means it grows all year long. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Platanus racemosa<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
California Sycamore<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

It has a very distinctive fruit that is round and fuzzy. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Salix lasiolepis<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Arroyo Willow<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This willow tree usually grows to four meters in height. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ceanothus verrucosus<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Ceanothus<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

They are drought tolerant and do not need water after the first year. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eschscholzia californica<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
California Poppy<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

It was given its name by a Russian naturalist exploring California in 1816. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rosa californica<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
California Wild Rose<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This plant can go dormant over the summer if it does not get enough water. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plants and Animals Mammals Raccoon Raccoons used to live in dense forests, but have adapted to living in many habitats, including around humans. Learn more… Botta’s Pocket Gopher It is easy to see why gophers help turn over and aerate the soil. Learn more… California Ground Squirrel These young ground squirrels are probably out looking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rosecanyon.org\/flora-fauna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rosecanyon.org\/flora-fauna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rosecanyon.org\/flora-fauna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.rosecanyon.org\/flora-fauna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.rosecanyon.org\/flora-fauna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":88,"href":"http:\/\/www.rosecanyon.org\/flora-fauna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":822,"href":"http:\/\/www.rosecanyon.org\/flora-fauna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions\/822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rosecanyon.org\/flora-fauna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}