Northern Harrier
Marsh Hawk cruising uplands at Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz, CA.
Western Fence Lizard
A male Western Fence Lizard perched on a branch at Sunol Ohlone Regional Park, CA.
Hungry Black Bear
A young Black Bear eating manzanita berries in Yosemite National Park.
Conehead Katydid
This common conehead avoids predation by using mimicry to blend in with plant leaves.
Tule Elk Butting Heads
A pair of male elk, one with a telemetry collar, sparring at Point Reyes National Seashore, CA.
Acorn Woodpecker
This woodpecker is working hard storing acorns for future meals at Sunol Ohlone Regional Park, CA.
Black-Necked Stilt
A Black-Necked Stilt feeding at dusk at the Cosumnes River Preserve, CA.
Great Egret in Breeding Plumage
A mature Great Egret, resting on one leg in a tree, remains vigilant on the CA Delta.
Cautious Bobcat Walking
Adult Bobcat cautiously walking through grass at Sunol Ohlone Regional Park, CA.
Golden-Crowned Sparrow
A relatively large songbird perched on a log at Round Valley Regional Preserve, CA.
Monarch Butterflies
Monarch kaleidoscope in a Eucalyptus tree at Pismo State Beach Butterfly Grove, CA.
Green-Winged Teal
Male Green-Winged Teal cruising in search of food at the Cosumnes River Preserve, CA.
California Kingsnake
Kingsnake curling up in a defensive position at Sunol Ohlone Regional Park, CA.
