Coleonyx variegatus variegatu These geckos are abundant in arid habitats in California, especially in deserts where they leave the cover or rocks and cracks at night to feast on the many invertebrates that have also been waiting on nightfall to become active. Such lovely colors and patterns on these guys. Mojave Desert, California
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
