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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Xylocopa tabaniformis is a species of carpenter bee, commonly known as the horsefly-like carpenter bee! Saw this guy on the wall of the bathroom in the Verdugos! Stateofthestateparks.com #entomology #biology #science #research #wildlife #conservation #nature #photography #bugsky #stingsandwings

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

This White Crowned sparrow picked the location…iconic little buddy! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

A Desert Orange tips we think? (Anthocharis sara) we have seen so many butterflies this week! Anybody else seeing these beauties?! Stateofthestateparks.com #insects #entomology #biology #science #research #wildlife #conservation #nature #photography #bugsky #butterfly

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

For the past few weeks the baby Allen Hummers have been growing and it has been wonderful! Took this shot, ate breakfast, came back and they’re gone ! We are So happy!!!🥹🥹🥹❤️ Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This Lotus Hair Streak posing like a queen on this California Buckwheat. Gorgeous! Stateofthestateparks.com #CaliforniaNativePlants #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Bloomscrolling #parks 🌱 #nature #plantsky🎧 #butterfly

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

(Lupinus hirsutissimus) aka the Stinging Lupine! Spring is popping! Take a break and get outside! All pics are our own! Stateofthestateparks.com #CaliforniaNativePlants #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Bloomscrolling #parks 🌱 #nature #plantsky

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Horned Bee sleeping in a Mariposa Lilly! This is the second time we have seen this! Stateofthestateparks.com #CaliforniaNativePlants #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Bloomscrolling #parks 🌱 #nature #plantsky #bees

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Been a while since we’ve posted here. We miss you guys. Here’s a picture of a red tailed hawk. We just saw.! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

So many species! Call them out! We have a list, let’s compare! #fungi #permaculture #parks #growingmushrooms #mycology #mushroom #fungifriends #Fungiprojects🍄 Stateofthestateparks.com #seek #nature #moss

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We about lost our minds when these Cedar Waxings (Bombycilla cedrorum) about 30 of them. Joined us at the Environmental Nature Center! This is just a phone pic! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

A 2 for 1 with The Great Egret (Ardea alba) and the American Coot (Fulica americana) in the top of the pic! Beautiful day yesterday! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Someone ~ This Osprey aka (Pandion haliaetus) caught lunch!! 👀👀👀👀 Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We met this California Quail (Callipepla californica) early at Irvine regional park. You could hear her babies in the prickly pear below! 🥰❤️ Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature #quails

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Yesterday we met the Wooly Caterpillar which is also known later as the Salt Marsh Moth (Estigmene acrea). Looks like they are dispersing seeds! Stateofthestateparks.com #insects #entomology #biology #science #research #wildlife #conservation #nature #photography #bugsky #stingsandwings

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

This American Wigeon (Mareca americana) had plenty to say! Good morning friend! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Hey there Mr Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) ! What you doing up in the tree?! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature All photos we take ourselves!

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

This was a new siting for us! A little Blue Heron! (Egretta caerulea) Just as crazy and clumsy as the Reddish Egret. We could have watched this individual all day! 🥰Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Another shot of Egretta thula! So majestic! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature All photos we take ourselves!

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This lady beetle stayed on my hat for about 6 hrs. We took her with us to lunch! Anyone know the taxonomy for this specific lady beetle? Stateofthestateparks.com #insects #entomology #biology #science #research #wildlife #conservation #nature #photography #bugsky #ladybug

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Ardea alba we never tire of taking your photo! All photos we take ourselves ! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We discovered this Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) while walking around the Anaheim Coves! I think we get America Points or something for this? Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We think (speculate) this might have been the first flight/landing of this fledgling Western Blue Bird (Sialia mexicana). Such a cutie! ❤️😘 Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

This is our first time meeting this Woodlands Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanoides) What a cutie! Stateofthestateparks.com #insects #biology #science #research #wildlife #conservation #nature #photography #bugsky #stingsandwings

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Check out our podcast! We have been waiting for you! ❤️

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Another existential Black Necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus). “Who am I?”.. Great question little buddy…😘 Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

A slightly less ridiculous photo of this Osprey. (Pandion haliaetus) morning bud! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

One more fun photo of this Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger).such a fun moment!🥰Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

This Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a big Fly boyeeee. 🥰 @ San jouquin Marsh Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

This Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) Mama was very patient with the swimming lessons.🥰Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a crazy bird! So Big!!😱❤️ all pictures we take ourselves! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

This Black Phobe (Sayornis nigricans) fell in love with us! Followed us all over the park! 🥰Stateofthestateparks.com @ irvine regional park #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

These two Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger) were putting on quite a sunrise show! 🥰❤️ Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Here is the same group of birds a few moments later. It is for sure a juvenile black crowned heron. If you scroll back on our page a little you will Find a picture of it after it flew over our heads to a tree. I don’t think there’s any cattle egrets here… Just a mixture of snowy and Great egrets.

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Help birding community! Can you help us identify all the birds in this photo we think we know most of them? We count six different species? Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

A White Faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) Such a cool bird! We see you !! 🥰🫶🏼😊 Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We can’t stop with theses great Egrets (Ardea alba) they are so photogenic!🙌🏻❤️🥰Stateofthestateparks.com All photos we take ourselves! #bolsachica #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

This little Black Neck Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is having an existential crisis… Don’t worry little buddy it’ll be OK.❤️😘 Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The California Thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum) We have a special place in our heart for this individual!🥰 At the San Juan Quinn marsh. All photos we take ourselves! Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Who’s a lucky fisherman? Ardea alba! Great day! All photos we take ourselves!❤️ Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Great Egret (Ardea alba) We see you everywhere! So regal! 🍀❤️ Stateofthestateparks.com #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

This Great Blue Herron (Ardea Herodius) was on a mission for fish! Beautiful day! 🥰Stateofthestateparks.com All photos on our page we take ourselves! 🙏🏼 #iNat #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #cali #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature #Herron

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The State of the State Parks Podcast @stateofthesp.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

This Female Black Crowned Night Heron. (Nycticorax nycticorax) Posed with about 8 others in this pine tree. Seems like quite a lot of these in OC CA…We are huge fans. 🫶🏼 Stateofthestateparks.com #photography #NaturePhotography #Birder #birding #parks #birds 🪶🦉 #birdsky #california #nature#wildwonder

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