Fantastic post! The only ID I'd question is "Bridge."
JimM
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- September 4th, 2017, 5:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: HERPING SIBERIA! Lots Of Photos, One Snake
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7710
- June 6th, 2017, 7:17 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: HerpMapper vs NAHERP vs iNaturalist
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14287
Re: HerpMapper vs NAHERP vs iNaturalist
I use all three. I just can't get enough data entry. I'm a monster at parties.
JimM
JimM
- May 5th, 2017, 7:37 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: San Antonio Valley Reserve Herp Survey
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10974
Re: San Antonio Valley Reserve Herp Survey
Is 130 over Mt. Hamilton open to Del Puerto Canyon at this point, or is it necessary to go up to Livermore to get down to the meeting spot? Caltrans.gov has been less than reliable for me on that front lately.
JimM
JimM
- April 15th, 2017, 7:13 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Court lectures FWS on grammar, lifts ban on snake shipments
- Replies: 20
- Views: 24778
- April 2nd, 2017, 5:56 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: First Post with pictures
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4108
Re: First Post with pictures
Excellent first post, Isaiah! I look forward to seeing more. Those bobcat shots...wow. FWIW, your username seems fine. At least you didn't pick one that just looks like you're yelling your actual name.
JimM
JimM
- March 24th, 2017, 8:45 am
- Forum: Mammal Forum
- Topic: Sometimes you just have to run. Happy black wolves.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13100
Re: Sometimes you just have to run. Happy black wolves.
Very cool. Thanks for posting this, it cheered me up!
JimM
JimM
- March 24th, 2017, 8:33 am
- Forum: Fish Forum
- Topic: Aquatic animal ID
- Replies: 20
- Views: 58820
Re: Aquatic animal ID
Oh, and I should mention that at the spot Jonathan describes, both species, Harbor Seal and Sea Lion, are ridiculously abundant.
JimM
JimM
- March 24th, 2017, 8:30 am
- Forum: Fish Forum
- Topic: Aquatic animal ID
- Replies: 20
- Views: 58820
Re: Aquatic animal ID
I agree with everything you're saying here, Craig, and it could well be a Harbor Seal. My only reason for preferring the Sea Lion ID is the length of the foreflipper. It just seems a little long for a Harbor Seal. Also, I've noticed that when Harbor Seals do that kind of jump-n'roll, they tend to tu...
- March 20th, 2017, 4:16 pm
- Forum: Fish Forum
- Topic: Aquatic animal ID
- Replies: 20
- Views: 58820
Re: Aquatic animal ID
Bottlenose Dolphins would be the most likely dolphin species to be viewable from the beach , and they are very common close to Monterey Bay beaches. I usually see them every fourth or fifth trip to the beach. This doesn't look right for Tursiops, though. The position of the "fin" seems odd...
- March 19th, 2017, 10:57 pm
- Forum: Fish Forum
- Topic: Aquatic animal ID
- Replies: 20
- Views: 58820
Re: Aquatic animal ID
Jonathan, do you know how far out in the Bay they were, and where they canoed out from, ie Santa Cruz, Monterey, or Moss Landing? My guess is the fin is the foreflipper of a California Sea Lion, and the spots are bits of water. I think the seal lion is doing a corkscrew dive, checking out the canoes...
- March 14th, 2017, 9:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2017 LAEEF
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3771
Re: 2016 LAEEF
Very nice to see this. It looks like there was a lot of enthusiasm. Well done!
JimM
PS- I particularly like the loose Coral Snake next to Alex and her friend!
JimM
PS- I particularly like the loose Coral Snake next to Alex and her friend!
- March 14th, 2017, 8:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Malaysia 2017, part 2: Ulu Yam
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11178
Re: Malaysia 2017, part 2: Ulu Yam
Man, I never get tired of these posts, John. Fantastic...everything.
JimM
JimM
- March 14th, 2017, 8:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Time for a February in Review Post
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4814
Re: Time for a February in Review Post
Excellent, Nick. Very, very excellent.
JimM
JimM
- March 14th, 2017, 8:48 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Return of the Rescue-Reared Salamanders
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3710
Re: Return of the Rescue-Reared Salamanders
That's awesome, Dave. Hurray, Diane!
JimM
JimM
- March 13th, 2017, 11:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2016 Database Contest Results
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9969
Re: 2016 Database Contest Results
I've never knowingly identified a rock. I have been mistaken for one, once in a while.
...and just for that comment, Mr. Hubbs, I condemn you to Moth Identification. Your eyes will bleed.
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/
JimM
...and just for that comment, Mr. Hubbs, I condemn you to Moth Identification. Your eyes will bleed.
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/
JimM
- February 17th, 2017, 1:16 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: I Got My Own fhf Account
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2278
Re: I Got My Own fhf Account
Welcome to the forum, NIcholas!
JimM
JimM
- February 17th, 2017, 8:18 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New to the Forum
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8484
Re: New to the Forum
Welcome, Ryan!
JimM
JimM
- February 16th, 2017, 8:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2016 in Alta and Baja California
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10232
Re: 2016 in Alta and Baja California
Damn!
JimM
JimM
- February 16th, 2017, 8:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
- Replies: 28
- Views: 15611
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Here's a few. I think this category constitutes about 3/4 of the photos I take. The oldest herp photo I have. Taken in 1991: https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5579/14548651108_87b56ac9c8_b.jpg Black Racer, Coluber constrictor constrictor by JAMES MAUGHN , on Flickr https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2895/145...
- February 16th, 2017, 1:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2016 Database Contest Results
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9969
Re: 2016 Database Contest Results
Nicholas gives me something to aspire to. And, yeah, I guess Hubbs, too.
Just sloggin' along,
JimM
Just sloggin' along,
JimM
- October 21st, 2016, 10:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Nicholas wins international photography competition
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10319
Re: Nicholas wins international photography competition
Congratulations, Nicholas! Those are stellar photos, both. A well-deserved victory.
Here's to many more!
JimM
Here's to many more!
JimM
- July 15th, 2016, 11:15 pm
- Forum: Mammal Forum
- Topic: What is this aquatic mammal?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 24584
Re: What is this aquatic mammal?
I'm hardly an expert, or even a novice, really, but it looks kind of like an American Mink to me.
Cool find!
JimM
Cool find!
JimM
- June 25th, 2016, 9:23 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Green Sea Turtle in Monterey Bay
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3032
Re: Green Sea Turtle in Monterey Bay
Fantastic find! I'm now completely consumed with jealousy.
JimM
JimM
- April 27th, 2016, 9:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Mount Hamilton - South Valley survey April 29th.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9680
Re: Mount Hamilton - South Valley survey April 29th.
Augggh, I really want to do this one, and it's quickly receding from my reach. This is an amazing area, and I strongly encourage anyone who can make it to do so.
JimM
JimM
- April 26th, 2016, 10:34 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Headless Giant Salamander Question (Beware - Gory Picture)
- Replies: 72
- Views: 45576
Re: Headless Giant Salamander Question (Beware - Gory Pictur
Here's a couple of shot of Banana Slug eggs (and hatchlings)...seems like it could be a good match. I have no idea if that's what's in that salamander, though. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/622/22584603059_e39799e4e2_c.jpg Banana Slug Eggs (Ariolimax genus) by J. Maughn , on Flickr https://farm1.st...
- April 23rd, 2016, 3:40 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A Week in Norcal - April 8-16
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7168
Re: A Week in Norcal - April 8-16
I'd have to agree about you're having mastered the S.C. Mountains. You saw some things I still haven't seen yet this year, and I've had a bit more than a week to spend looking. The tiny boa in the Coast Live Oak leaf is fantastic.
JimM
JimM
- April 1st, 2016, 8:34 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My trip to the Mohave
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9351
Re: My trip to the Mohave
Not incoherent at all, esp. considering it it was your first time chaperoning HS students! Very enjoyable post, Zach, and congratulations on that Lyre Snake.
JimM
JimM
- March 11th, 2016, 7:35 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A Little Introduction
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4174
Re: A Little Introduction
Welcome, Jeremy! As everyone has already said, great photos. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next!
JimM
JimM
Re: Rain?
Those ensatina are so beautiful!
There were also a few newts out yesterday, though not on my driveway...
A Few California Newts (Taricha torosa) by J. Maughn, on Flickr
JimM
There were also a few newts out yesterday, though not on my driveway...
A Few California Newts (Taricha torosa) by J. Maughn, on Flickr
JimM
Re: Rain?
Yesterday's rain brought out the salamanders...onto my driveway. Right in the middle of downtown Santa Cruz:
Arboreal Salamander, Aneides lugubris by J. Maughn, on Flickr
JimM
Arboreal Salamander, Aneides lugubris by J. Maughn, on Flickr
JimM
- March 3rd, 2016, 8:41 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Data Entry Levels (database records over 1,000) As Of 1-9-16
- Replies: 19
- Views: 43066
Re: Data Entry Levels (database records over 1,000) As Of 1-
I was pretty happy with record #4,000:
California Red-sided Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
Hadn't seen one in 2+ years.
JimM
California Red-sided Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis by JAMES MAUGHN, on Flickr
Hadn't seen one in 2+ years.
JimM
- February 27th, 2016, 9:43 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2015 California Member of the Year=Jeff Nordland
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5274
Re: 2015 California Member of the Year=Jeff Nordland
Agreed!
JimM
JimM
- February 27th, 2016, 9:26 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Another Jim, Another Possible B. nigriventris...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3863
Re: Another Jim, Another Possible B. nigriventris...
I didn't get the macro shot of the foot...didn't have that camera on me. The feet, though, did look smaller than that of B. gavilanensis, and was reminiscent of B. attenuatus. I noticed that before I looked at the belly. Ditto the narrow head, long tail, etc.
- February 27th, 2016, 7:29 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Another Jim, Another Possible B. nigriventris...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3863
Re: Another Jim, Another Possible B. nigriventris...
Ha, I didn't know that about Wanda Sykes. I just thought it was an accurate description of Southern San Benito County!
JimM
JimM
- February 26th, 2016, 10:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Another Jim, Another Possible B. nigriventris...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3863
Another Jim, Another Possible B. nigriventris...
Hi all, So, this is a Slender I found today down towards the bottom of San Benito County. It had a narrower head, longer tail, and littler little feet than the B. gavilanensis I've seen. It also had a Black belly. I'm inclined to call it a B. nigriventris, except they're not really supposed to be in...
- January 26th, 2016, 10:03 pm
- Forum: Mammal Forum
- Topic: What was your last lifer?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 191198
Re: What was your last lifer?
Finally managed to see my first American Badger yesterday:
American Badger, Taxidea taxus by J. Maughn, on Flickr
American Badger, Taxidea taxus by J. Maughn, on Flickr
- January 26th, 2016, 9:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Dangerfield Herps
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14734
Re: Dangerfield Herps
I love how many of these I'd give my eye teeth to see. (Rough Green Snakes! Queen snakes! I mean, really...) Anyway, here's a Western Side-blotched Lizard I saw yesterday: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1495/24251252899_5774090b9b_h.jpg Western Side-blotched Lizard, Uta stansburiana elegans by J. Ma...
- January 21st, 2016, 9:35 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Dangerfield Herps
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14734
Re: Dangerfield Herps
I love this idea, too. Here are a few: https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7590/17220474536_7327d7a157_k.jpg California Slender Salamander, Batrachoseps attenuatus, with a Tylobolus Millipede by JAMES MAUGHN , on Flickr https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7608/16201083864_ae50326ab1_k.jpg Coast Range Fence Li...
- January 18th, 2016, 9:41 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Favorite Finds and/or Pictures of 2015
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6822
Re: Favorite Finds and/or Pictures of 2015
These are all fantastic photos, everyone. Most of my favorite finds this year are either of nonherps or are from far-flung destinations. Here's a couple of locals, though: https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8734/16868649566_eeb63d92c4_k.jpg Coast Horned Lizard, Phrynosoma blainvillii by JAMES MAUGHN , o...
- January 12th, 2016, 9:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2015 in California (Same as main forum)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4031
Re: 2015 in California (Same as main forum)
Spectacular photos and finds, Elliot!
JimM
JimM
- January 11th, 2016, 10:36 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Thorny Devil Dreaming: Part 8, Southern Eyre Peninsula
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14886
Re: Thorny Devil Dreaming: Part 8, Southern Eyre Peninsula
Excellent series, John. The photos are all stellar, and you are one of those people who's posts I would turn to even if it had only text. Your writing style is so engaging and enjoyable.
I hope 2016 will find you in more places that compel you to post long series on FHF!
JimM
I hope 2016 will find you in more places that compel you to post long series on FHF!
JimM
- December 9th, 2015, 10:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Thorny Devil Dreaming: Prelude and Part 1, Sydney area
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18955
Re: Thorny Devil Dreaming: Prelude and Part 1, Sydney area
That was a blast. I can't wait for the rest!
JimM
JimM
- November 18th, 2015, 10:04 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Couple of shots I like- salamanders and a snake or two
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2914
Re: Couple of shots I like- salamanders and a snake or two
Very nice, Zach! That first Rough-skinned looks a little thin, though.
JimM
JimM
- November 12th, 2015, 8:18 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Tigers on the road
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3509
Re: Tigers on the road
Very nice, Dave!
- November 3rd, 2015, 12:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rainy day salamanders in Mendocino County
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5245
Re: Rainy day salamanders in Mendocino County
Excellent, Zach! That Torrent is fantastic.
JimM
JimM
- October 22nd, 2015, 10:41 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Which is Better?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4247
Re: Which is Better?
I agree with Fieldnotes. Get a bag, so you can put this one in it.
JimM
JimM
- October 22nd, 2015, 9:44 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Some Bay Area Salamanders from this weekend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3538
Re: Some Bay Area Salamanders from this weekend
Excellent photography, Zach. That waterbug is imposing!
JimM
JimM
- October 18th, 2015, 7:44 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Not My Find, but I Wish...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 12068
Re: Not My Find, but I Wish...
Fair points.
JimM
JimM
- October 18th, 2015, 7:38 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Not My Find, but I Wish...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 12068
Re: Not My Find, but I Wish...
Matt,
So long as the coordinates are accurate, I don't really see a problem, either. Christopher Smith is a Herpmapper project coordinator, and I assume got in touch with the finder via the facebook thingamajig. Seems legit enough for me.
JimM
So long as the coordinates are accurate, I don't really see a problem, either. Christopher Smith is a Herpmapper project coordinator, and I assume got in touch with the finder via the facebook thingamajig. Seems legit enough for me.
JimM
- October 18th, 2015, 10:10 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Not My Find, but I Wish...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 12068
Re: Not My Find, but I Wish...
Did anyone else catch this reference in the LA Times?
HerpMapper!
JimM
"Officials are warning the public not to touch such snakes. Instead, they said to take photos and report sightings and locations to iNaturalist and HerpMapper websites."
HerpMapper!
JimM