Briones Regional Park
Martinez, CA
05-22-12

3061

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Mt. Diablo Fairy Lantern AKA Mt. Diablo Globe Lilly (Calochortus pulchellus)

This yellow wildflower is endemic (found only) in California (Mount Diablo & adjacent uplands, also Briones to Carquinez, and possibly Solano Co.)

Briones Regional Park
Martinez, CA
05-22-12

2818

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Lizard
Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis) AKA Blue Bellied Lizard

Briones Regional Park
Martinez, CA
05-22-12

3071

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West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella) Butterfly

Briones Regional Park
Martinez, CA
05-22-12

3002

I chased this buterfly around, since I didn't have any photos of one yet and took several photos, but only managed to get some so-so shots that are good for ID purposes at least.

There were lots of butterflies out today, but it was really windy where most of them were flying and landing at, unfortunately. In spite of the wind, it was a beautiful sunny day. There were lots of dragonflies and butterlies out and we even saw some frogs, newts, lizards, a rattlesnake and lots of birds. There were lots of different kinds of insects out flying and wildflowers in bloom as well.

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Mournful Duskywing (Erynnis tristas) Butterfly on Coast Live Oak Leaf

Briones Regional Park
Martinez, CA
05-22-12

2884

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