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 Gilbert's Skink Plestidon gilberti



July 25, 2012 Hetch Hetchy

This lizard is most often heard before it is seen. They are excellent leaf litter "swimmers." In quiet moments, listen for feint rustling in the leaf litter (most commonly oak). They will periodically peek their heads out for a look on the surface. This individual was observed close to the picnic tables near the rest rooms at Hetch Hetchy. A blue­tailed juvenile was observed cruising in the leaf litter near Hodgdon Meadow employee housing.

Black Bear Ursus americanus



July 25, 2012 Hetch Hetchy