Southern California - Winter / Spring 2017
Posted: May 3rd, 2017, 10:45 pm
Hi all,
It's been a while since I've posted some of the incredible animals I've seen so far this year and I am currently writing this in the midst of a crazy 2-week testing period at school. We all need a break so here I am!
Much of this year for me has been devoted to a lot of research and learning about habitats / conditions and about my camera gear; I recently upgraded my 12 year old camera body to a modern one which has made a world of a difference, but has been quite confusing here and there! I've been fortunate enough to get out on multiple occasions with Robert and Nicholas Hess and my good friend Kyle Jimenez, who's always sending me pictures of his latest finds in the Santa Anas.
In some approximation of chronological order, here are some of this year's finds.
Northern Three-lined Boa by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Northern Three-lined Boa by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Banded Gecko by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Banded Gecko by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Western Spadefoot by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Red Diamond Rattlesnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Red Diamond Rattlesnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Ring-necked Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Ring-necked Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Ring-necked Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Ring-necked Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Gopher Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Southern California Legless Lizard by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Treefrog by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Black-bellied Slender Salamander by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Colorado Desert Sidewinder by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Colorado Desert Sidewinder by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Colorado Desert Sidewinder by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Bobcat Kitten by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Mojave Glossy Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Mojave Glossy Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Anza Borrego Desert State Park by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Treefrog by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Red-Spotted Toad by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Anza Borrego Desert State Park by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Anza Borrego Desert State Park by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Anza Borrego Desert State Park by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Anza Borrego Desert State Park by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Mountain Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Mountain Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Southern Rubber Boa by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Southern Rubber Boa by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Mountain Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Mountain Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Blainville's Horned Lizard by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Blainville's Horned Lizard by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Blainville's Horned Lizard by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Two-Striped Garter Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
So far this year has been a blast. With night driving season starting to get really good I have my targets set for the deserts. Hopefully I'll be able to see some mitchelli and gracia which are high on my list for this year.
Happy herping and be safe out there!
Jeremy
It's been a while since I've posted some of the incredible animals I've seen so far this year and I am currently writing this in the midst of a crazy 2-week testing period at school. We all need a break so here I am!
Much of this year for me has been devoted to a lot of research and learning about habitats / conditions and about my camera gear; I recently upgraded my 12 year old camera body to a modern one which has made a world of a difference, but has been quite confusing here and there! I've been fortunate enough to get out on multiple occasions with Robert and Nicholas Hess and my good friend Kyle Jimenez, who's always sending me pictures of his latest finds in the Santa Anas.
In some approximation of chronological order, here are some of this year's finds.
Northern Three-lined Boa by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Northern Three-lined Boa by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Banded Gecko by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Banded Gecko by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Western Spadefoot by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Red Diamond Rattlesnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Red Diamond Rattlesnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Ring-necked Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Ring-necked Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Ring-necked Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Ring-necked Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
San Diego Gopher Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Southern California Legless Lizard by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Treefrog by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Black-bellied Slender Salamander by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Colorado Desert Sidewinder by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Colorado Desert Sidewinder by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Colorado Desert Sidewinder by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Bobcat Kitten by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Mojave Glossy Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Mojave Glossy Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Anza Borrego Desert State Park by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Treefrog by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Red-Spotted Toad by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Anza Borrego Desert State Park by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Anza Borrego Desert State Park by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Anza Borrego Desert State Park by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Anza Borrego Desert State Park by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Mountain Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Mountain Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Southern Rubber Boa by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Southern Rubber Boa by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Mountain Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
California Mountain Kingsnake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Blainville's Horned Lizard by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Blainville's Horned Lizard by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Blainville's Horned Lizard by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
Two-Striped Garter Snake by JeremyFWright, on Flickr
So far this year has been a blast. With night driving season starting to get really good I have my targets set for the deserts. Hopefully I'll be able to see some mitchelli and gracia which are high on my list for this year.
Happy herping and be safe out there!
Jeremy