We were working
farther north in Sonoma County this morning. On our walk back, we had some nice views of the local lizards and stones. Here
are a few of my favorites:
Green patina:
Inner circle:
Outer circle:
ADDENDUM (26 April 2019): Thanks to Lotsoflux's comment/question, I recalled another time when we observed Black Oystercatchers eating sea urchins. Here's a photo showing examples of oystercatcher prey items at a site in Mendocino County in May 2013 (clockwise from top left) — Mossy Chiton (Mopalia muscosa), Purple Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus), limpet (likely a Shield Limpet, Lottia pelta), and California Mussel (Mytilus californianus). [I positioned them for the photo.]
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