Hello, Nicholas here.
Here is our half year post. It will start with the lesser finds to my favorite finds. Every species is either flipped under natural cover or walked.
Let's start with a uta,
Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana elegans) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Great Basin Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis longipes) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
California Treefrog (Pseudacris cadaverina) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
url=https://flic.kr/p/mWLzRQ][/url]Coast Range Newt (Taricha torosa ) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Granite Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus orcutti) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata webbii) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Coastal Whiptail Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Beldings Orange-throated Whiptail (Aspidoscelis hyperythra beldingi) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Baja California Treefrog (Pseudacris hypochondriaca) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Garden slender salamander (Batrachoseps major) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
California Striped Racer (Coluber lateralis lateralis) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Common Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Western Red-tailed Skink (Plestiodon gilberti rubricaudatus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Coranado or Skiltons Skink or both (Plestiodon skiltonianus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer annectens) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Red-spotted Toad (Anaxyrus punctatus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Southern Sagebrush Lizard (Sceloporus graciosus vandenburgianus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Mearns Rock Lizard (Petrosaurus mearnsi mearnsi) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus helleri) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Northern Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis dorsalis) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Yucca Night Lizard (Xantusia vigilis) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Western Zebra-tailed Lizard (Callisaurus draconoides rhodostictus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Yellow-backed Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus uniformis) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Desert Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus magister) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Red Diamond Rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Southern Western Pond Turtle (Actinemys pallida) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Two-striped Gartersnake (Thamnophis hammondii) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Southern Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos calidiarum) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Coast Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
San Bernardino Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus modestus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Coast Patch-nosed Snake (Salvadora hexalepis virgultea) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Colorado Desert Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes laterorepens) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
We WALKED this shovel-nose (and 2 more in the next 20 minutes)
Mojave Shovel-nosed Snake (Chionactis occipitalis occipitalis) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake (Crotalus mitchellii pyrrhus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Another view of the zonata from tejon ranch
California Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
We also walked this gecko
Desert Banded Gecko (Coleonyx variegatus variegatus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Desert Banded Gecko (Coleonyx variegatus variegatus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
After 4 years of hiking not thinking they lived there we found this kingsnake from the Verdugo mountains
California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Red Racer (Coluber flagellum piceus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Red Racer (Coluber flagellum piceus) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
We found this tortoise in June
Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Great Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Great Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Great Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Baja California Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus vestigium) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Baja California Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus vestigium) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Baja California Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus vestigium) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
And some finds other than herps.
Striped Sea Hare (Navanax Inermis) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Pronghorn Antelope (Antilocapra americana) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Coyote (Canis latrans) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Desert Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Fly by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) by NicholasHess, on Flickr
So that's about it for this year so far. I hope you enjoyed viewing my post.
Nicholas
2014 So Far
Moderator: Scott Waters
Re: 2014 So Far
Great post, love the diversity and amazing pictures are usual!
2014 has been treating you two very well
2014 has been treating you two very well
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Re: 2014 So Far
Nice photography as usual! The collard lizard images are really nice!! Looks like you guys kept busy this year..
-Dan
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Re: 2014 So Far
Great pics as always Nick! I especially love the Alligator Lizard: nice catch with the tounge
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So much good stuff! I need to get back to CA!
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Looks like bout one of everything... damn fine job, guys... jim
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wow…good year indeed. Nice photography. .
Re: 2014 So Far
Flawless photography.
Excellent post, Nicholas!
Excellent post, Nicholas!
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Amazing! I think the shot of the zebra-tailed lizard is my favorite
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Very nice post and pics Nicholas, I especially like the collared lizard shots.
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WoW!... Simply WoW!... Amazing photographs... National Geographic quality by such a young guy
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Great shots!
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Yeah, I agree with Fieldnotes, NatGeo quality. I love the pic of that Verdugo King. One of the best looking coastals I've seen.
reako45
reako45
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wow, nick fantastic post; superb shots. you really outdid yourself this time
derek
derek
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Great finds and pics.
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Well... I may have spoke too soon on Talltrees post lol I'm gonna have to go with best two shots of different horny toad subs I think I've ever seen. Nice dessy standin proud. All great photost
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Hi Nicholas,
These are some awesome shots! I love the landscape shot with the collard lizard, that's amazing! I also envy you for the nice ruber!
Thank you for this nice post!
Best,
Matthias
These are some awesome shots! I love the landscape shot with the collard lizard, that's amazing! I also envy you for the nice ruber!
Thank you for this nice post!
Best,
Matthias
Re: 2014 So Far
Nicholas,
You've learned a lot about that camera in the last couple of years. Well done! A lot of excellent shots in there.
Cheers,
Rob
You've learned a lot about that camera in the last couple of years. Well done! A lot of excellent shots in there.
Cheers,
Rob
Re: 2014 So Far
Very, very impressive, Nicholas. Quite a year.
JimM
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Re: 2014 So Far
Nicholas You've come a long way in a short period of time! I always look forward to seeing your posts!
That second Long Nose Leopard Lizard shot is awesome loving it!
Cheers,
Chad
That second Long Nose Leopard Lizard shot is awesome loving it!
Cheers,
Chad