Cervus canadensis In a scene that is quintessentially Californian, a bull elk, the victor in a recent clash with another male, strolls along a beach on the Northern California coast. Roosevelt Elk are the largest of all Elk species. Humboldt County, California
Thamnophis atratus atratus The local species of Aquatic Garter Snake may not be as pretty as some of the other garter snake species (SF garters, some coast garters) found nearby, but I actually thing the solid, clean, single stripe is a good look. Always enjoy seeing these snakes, just beware of the musk! Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Strix nebulosa Humboldt Co., California
