by adm1npach3 | Mar 11, 2025 | Animals
A bonus while working on the island is observing the myriad wildlife around me. One of these critters is the ubiquitous Western Fence Lizard or “Blue Belly.” Scaloporous occidentalis, so called “Swifts” for their remarkable speed, and can be seen sunning themselves...
by adm1npach3 | Apr 26, 2024 | Animals, Birds
In 1931 the California quail was designated as our state bird Callipepla californica. Callipepla means “lovely woven robe.” their heavy bodies and strong legs equip them for life on the ground rather than flight. They rarely fly further than nearby trees...