This Aneides was found walking around on the ground on Hunters Island near Cape Sebastian. Island accessed with USFWS permission for an OSU seabird project.
Island accessed with USFWS permission for an OSU seabird project. Bird handled by trained professionals with proper federal permits.
This Ensatina was found in a seabird burrow on Hunters Island. Island accessed with USFWS permission for an OSU seabird project.
Scattered along a recently cleared roadcut. Dusty plants, not 8 ft from the road.
Biking past, got a very defensive posture from the parent bird, as opposed to the usual leading away from nest.