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Waterway
This body of water had some frogs and toads - including non-native bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana). 
Tiny Toad
| This young Western Toad (Bufo boreas) was hopping around a creek that came from the waterway. 
Doing What It Does Best
| A Western Fence Lizard sitting on a fence post. 
Western Whiptail
| The Western Whiptail (Cnemidophorus tigris) is a fast-moving lizard that does not hesitate to run under the cover of rocks or vegetation. 
California Cactus
| This plant was much taller than me. 
Shiny Lizard | The Western Skink (Eumeces skiltonianus), reminds me of its five-lined relative, except it doesn't have a stripe running down its back. 
Blue Tail | These lizards have smooth scales, shiny bodies, small legs and a colorful tail that readily breaks. 
California King
| We found this California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae) while roadhunting one night. These snakes are powerful constrictors Click here to see another pic 
The Buttitta Sisters
| Connie and Sarah admire the King of California. 
Floating Fast, Like a Hummingbird
| Just another "day in the life" at the Buttitta birdfeeder. |
