California Tiger Salamander
The most remarkable feature of the California Tiger Salamander is its striking coloration. Adults are black with yellow or cream spots. The body is thick, with a rounded nose and…
Spokepod
Spokepod is a member of the mustard family. The tiny flowers have four petals and are white. The seed pods are flat disks hanging from delicate stems along the stalk. …
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…plant life cycles, discover the importance of pollinators, and learn how to cultivate a thriving California native pollinator garden. Along the way, they’ll meet local birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals—uncovering…
Mallard
Mallards are medium-sized ducks. The male and female have different color patterns. The male has a shiny green head, a narrow white band around the neck, a brown chest, and…
Red-tailed Hawk
The Red-tailed Hawk has a dark brown back. In adults, the chest and the underside of the wings are lighter-colored. They usually have a dark “belly band.” Its most obvious…
Red-winged Blackbird
The male Red-winged Blackbird is very handsome, with a solid black body and bright red patches on his wings. The female is streaky brown. She is seldom seen during nesting,…
Vernal Pools
…way to the next, like a floral kaleidoscope. 3. The Dry Phase During the hot, dry summer months, vernal pools lie brown and barren among the grasslands. Birds, mammals and…
Mosquito
Adult Mosquitoes are gray or black and have two scaly wings. Females have a long, straw-like mouth for sucking blood. Males look different, with feathery antennae and mouthparts that cannot…
Bullfrog
The Bullfrog is a large green or brownish-green frog with long, strong legs for jumping. This frog usually has dark spots on its back and hind legs. Bullfrog males have…