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by Fundad
July 14th, 2015, 3:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Booth and LA County Fair in Sept, anyone want to help
Replies: 23
Views: 6070

Re: NAFHA Booth and LA County Fair in Sept, anyone want to h

Thanks Jeff, I ll put in for one of those days for you. I talk to you John, about what day you want to do one. And Jim, well, you will need to commit to a day, cause I have to put in for it in advance or you can just join one of us on the days someone else is there.? We have have a table for 1 day o...
by Fundad
July 10th, 2015, 7:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Booth and LA County Fair in Sept, anyone want to help
Replies: 23
Views: 6070

Re: NAFHA Booth and LA County Fair in Sept, anyone want to h

Ok, I ll get with you to see what days. I have to send in a form that says what days we are going to be there.

Thanks Matt.

Brian
by Fundad
July 10th, 2015, 8:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Booth and LA County Fair in Sept, anyone want to help
Replies: 23
Views: 6070

NAFHA Booth and LA County Fair in Sept, anyone want to help

Good Day Valued Chapter Members, nightdriver, Keith Condon, was awesome enough to get us a booth if we want it at the LA County Fair, at the Pomona Fairgrounds. We can have a table one day or multiple days. I plan on working it a couple of the days myself. The Fair is in Sept. If anyone is intereste...
by Fundad
July 10th, 2015, 8:00 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Chupacabra found
Replies: 4
Views: 1785

Re: Chupacabra found

agree, Domestic CAT, sometimes mistaken for a Chupacabra.
by Fundad
July 6th, 2015, 3:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CDFW Water Snake Watch and Eradication Project
Replies: 2
Views: 1405

CDFW Water Snake Watch and Eradication Project

Hi Everyone, The CDFW has asked us to help with an Water Snake Watch program they have going on and we may be asked to help with the Eradication Project very soon, so stand by for that one. If you see a water snake in California please provide the data to http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/californ...
by Fundad
July 6th, 2015, 2:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Fallbrook Land Conservancy night surveys coming up
Replies: 8
Views: 2696

Re: Fallbrook Land Conservancy night surveys coming up

Fantastic Work Jeff and crew.. :beer: :thumb:
by Fundad
June 9th, 2015, 10:12 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CDFW Request 4 Help 2 Report Incidents of Wildlife Mortality
Replies: 6
Views: 3909

Re: CDFW Request 4 Help 2 Report Incidents of Wildlife Morta

No, They have a roadkill observation site, but DOR herps should be entered in HERP.
by Fundad
June 9th, 2015, 6:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CDFW Request 4 Help 2 Report Incidents of Wildlife Mortality
Replies: 6
Views: 3909

CDFW Request 4 Help 2 Report Incidents of Wildlife Mortality

Hi All, We can help the CDFW by Reporting Incidents of Wildlife Mortality. Here is a new Citizen Science outreach they are doing for large incidents of wildlife Mortality. Please Check it out and keep yours eye out while in the field. California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release March 23,...
by Fundad
June 4th, 2015, 3:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need toad ID
Replies: 6
Views: 2583

Re: Need toad ID

Is that the only picture you have?
by Fundad
June 4th, 2015, 3:52 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: California Invasive Species Action Week - Nerodia
Replies: 1
Views: 1115

Re: California Invasive Species Action Week - Nerodia

Thank You for bringing this to our attention.

Brian Hinds
California Chapter President
by Fundad
June 4th, 2015, 3:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Coalinga Horned Toad Derby
Replies: 81
Views: 81653

Re: Coalinga Horned Toad Derby

Personal attacks are not allowed. I understand things get heated, but lets do our best to not be personal. If I can do it, everyone one here can, trust me. :) Unfortunately if they continue any longer I will be forced to move this thread and I don't want to. Perspective and different view points bri...
by Fundad
May 5th, 2015, 11:44 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A couple significant finds for me
Replies: 9
Views: 2843

Re: A couple significant finds for me

Good Stuff Dave..

Fundad
by Fundad
May 4th, 2015, 12:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Soquel Demonstration State Forest 2015 Spring Survey
Replies: 20
Views: 5137

Re: Soquel Demonstration State Forest 2015 Spring Survey

Outstanding work guys, "Thank You!"

:beer: :D :thumb:

I love the gravid Newt, not sure I have ever seen that?

Also I love the look on Elliot's face with the musk, :lol: :lol: :crazyeyes:

Brian Hinds
California Chapter President..


:beer:
by Fundad
May 1st, 2015, 6:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake ID
Replies: 44
Views: 10818

Re: Rattlesnake ID

Mark/Robert,

It is a great idea to search the area to see others can be found easily. If you go keep me posted.

Fundad
by Fundad
May 1st, 2015, 10:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake ID
Replies: 44
Views: 10818

Re: Rattlesnake ID

Yeah I understand that and how big idiots are for releasing any animal BUT the original person who I got the picture from sent me the GPS coordinates of the location so I can enter it in the database with his permission shows it is not near any parking lot. If you do record it, please send me the r...
by Fundad
April 29th, 2015, 11:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake ID
Replies: 44
Views: 10818

Re: Rattlesnake ID

This wouldn't be the first example of a Ruber being found in habitat that it is not native too. If it came from that area, it is likely a release of some kind and most likely not native.
by Fundad
April 29th, 2015, 10:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake ID
Replies: 44
Views: 10818

Re: Rattlesnake ID

I appears to be a ruber to me as well, though hard to tell for sure because the color seems off and it is out of focus some. A close up would help.
by Fundad
April 27th, 2015, 7:28 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA National meeting post - lots of photos
Replies: 24
Views: 8756

Re: NAFHA National meeting post - lots of photos

A Couple finds at the USGS/Bio Blitz survey of the property. I wanted to make sure we got there early enough to observe morning activity, and it's a good thing we got there when we did. Much of the group went off into the wetlands, but a couple of us went up into the rocks, including Dr Fisher and I...
by Fundad
April 27th, 2015, 5:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Two USGS DATA Requests are Now Voting Please vote.
Replies: 0
Views: 1153

Two USGS DATA Requests are Now Voting Please vote.

Hi Everyone, We have to more DATA requests related to the USGS. Please vote on your data release if you have not done so. Exciting times everyone, exciting times. http://www.naherp.com/user/view-data-request.php?dr_id=67 http://www.naherp.com/user/view-data-request.php?dr_id=68 Yours Truly Brian Hin...
by Fundad
April 23rd, 2015, 8:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Saturday May 2nd San Diego Area work w/ USGS.. Help wanted.
Replies: 2
Views: 1313

Saturday May 2nd San Diego Area work w/ USGS.. Help wanted.

Hi All, Dr. Robert Fisher (USGS) has invited us to help with a project in San Diego County. The First visit to the site will be on May 2nd. Here is some vague details. 1. The area needs to be surveyed to define important species habitats within the property. 2. They are going to place a mine in the ...
by Fundad
April 22nd, 2015, 5:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA National meeting post - lots of photos
Replies: 24
Views: 8756

Re: NAFHA National meeting post - lots of photos

I Showed up Thursday and Matt and I hit the field for a bit, it was cold and dry, but we found a few things I found on Thursday Coronado Island Skink http://www.naherp.com/vouchers/221601-288669.jpg Speckled Rattlesnake http://www.naherp.com/vouchers/221762-288881.jpg Desert Banded Gecko http://www....
by Fundad
April 21st, 2015, 12:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA National meeting post - lots of photos
Replies: 24
Views: 8756

Re: NAFHA National meeting post - lots of photos

Great Photos and Stories Everyone. It was a great event, and I would like to thank the following people, in no particular order. Dr Robert Fisher (USGS)-For taking the time out of his busy schedule to meet with us, to present his very motivational and educational presentation, and for taking us to t...
by Fundad
April 21st, 2015, 10:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My Life As A Herper (with photos now)
Replies: 11
Views: 3269

Re: My Life As A Herper (with photos now)

Jeremy,

It was really nice to meet you and your dad. You are a polite and smart young man, that is also a very good herper.

We are glad you made it down to the event, and it was good having you guys here.

Brian Hinds
California Chapter President
by Fundad
April 17th, 2015, 8:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CDFW Data Request for California releases 47,741 Records
Replies: 26
Views: 5785

Re: CDFW Data Request for California releases 47,741 Records

I am the only one that thinks this is awesome?

:lol:
by Fundad
April 16th, 2015, 8:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The payoff of 7 years of persistence
Replies: 16
Views: 4567

Re: The payoff of 7 years of persistence

Its a normal hyper for the area, nothing too unusual about it, nothing like the riverside kings.
by Fundad
April 16th, 2015, 10:16 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The payoff of 7 years of persistence
Replies: 16
Views: 4567

Re: The payoff of 7 years of persistence

Of course, I am right.. HA.. :twisted:
by Fundad
April 16th, 2015, 9:07 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CDFW Data Request for California releases 47,741 Records
Replies: 26
Views: 5785

Re: CDFW Data Request for California releases 47,741 Records

We just released 47,471 records to the CDFW..

I can not begin to say how proud I am of each and everyone of you that contributed...

:thumb: That is an amazing number..

Great Job everyone. :beer: :thumb:

Outstanding.

Feeling Proud of All of You
Brian Hinds
California Chapter President
by Fundad
April 16th, 2015, 6:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The payoff of 7 years of persistence
Replies: 16
Views: 4567

Re: The payoff of 7 years of persistence

Great Story Jonathan, :thumb: It was good to see you and glad you're poking around here in the US. That king is a hypermelanistic banded, most likely from the southern LA county/ western Orange county area. This morph can be common to uncommon within that area, and is uncommon outside of the said ar...
by Fundad
April 15th, 2015, 11:06 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New Mexico herpers invading SoCal
Replies: 6
Views: 2334

Re: New Mexico herpers invading SoCal

I sent a PM Josh.
by Fundad
April 14th, 2015, 6:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Western Pond Turtle endangered?
Replies: 14
Views: 3652

Re: Western Pond Turtle endangered?

IMO, The southern California (south of Ventura county) populations are beyond a reasonable doubt, threatened. Within 50 years the WPT population is going to CRASH (once the adults die of old age), invasive bullfrogs, fish etc are two of of the main reasons. There is very little to Zero young turtles...
by Fundad
April 8th, 2015, 1:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Reminder Specific Locations are not allowed
Replies: 0
Views: 1030

Reminder Specific Locations are not allowed

Hi Everyone,

I have been seeing very specific locations posted lately. Please refrain from posting very specific locations.

Remember not everyone that reads the forum has good intent even if most that post here do.

Thank You
Brian Hinds
California Chapter President
by Fundad
April 8th, 2015, 1:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15 Updated
Replies: 157
Views: 47617

Re: The Cali NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15 Updat

Yes, Drive safe guys... See you soon.. :thumb: :beer:

Fundad
by Fundad
April 7th, 2015, 7:10 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15 Updated
Replies: 157
Views: 47617

Re: The Cali NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15 Updat

Yowza!!!! Bow chicka bow wow.
Sounds like an event for the books.
Oh Crap, no no NOT like that.. :? :lol: :oops:
by Fundad
April 6th, 2015, 12:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali-National NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15
Replies: 14
Views: 9425

Re: The Cali-National NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-

After you check into the campground at the main office, please go to Site#81 to check into the NAFHA event. For those of you that are camping expect the night time lows to be in the high 30's. Therefore bring warm sleeping bags and heavy jackets, a cold and wind cold front is expected. Hypothermia c...
by Fundad
April 6th, 2015, 12:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Integrating NAFHA with iNaturalist?
Replies: 5
Views: 4824

Re: Integrating NAFHA with iNaturalist?

I will be working with Inaturalist to build a partnership, and I have been working on this very thing in the future.

When I dmo I may catch up with you to help. :twisted:

Inaturalist is a great citizen science project.

Brian Hinds
by Fundad
April 6th, 2015, 11:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15 Updated
Replies: 157
Views: 47617

Re: The Cali NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15 Updat

After you check into the campground at the main office, please go to Site#81 to check into the NAFHA event. For those of you that are camping expect the night time lows to be in the high 30's. Therefore bring warm sleeping bags and heavy jackets, a cold and wind cold front is expected. Hypothermia c...
by Fundad
April 3rd, 2015, 5:05 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CDFW Data Request for California releases 47,741 Records
Replies: 26
Views: 5785

Re: CDFW Data Request for All California Records Time to Vot

Yes.. Thank you. Are you going to the event?
by Fundad
April 1st, 2015, 10:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15 Updated
Replies: 157
Views: 47617

Re: The Cali NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15 Updat

Bump, is anyone getting pumped for the event?

Are you ready.

I might have a surpise herp trip Bio Bliz planned on property that hasn't been surveyed since Klauber did it.

Fundad
by Fundad
April 1st, 2015, 7:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15
Replies: 11
Views: 5022

Re: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-1

Why Not? Bummer, I was hoping you could meet everyone, and I could introduce you to everyone including the USGS, CDFW, and our board members that haven't meet you.
by Fundad
March 31st, 2015, 6:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15
Replies: 11
Views: 5022

Re: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-1

Is anybody from AZ Coming to the event?

We are going to have some cool speakers.

And a fun schedule
by Fundad
March 30th, 2015, 9:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CDFW Data Request for California releases 47,741 Records
Replies: 26
Views: 5785

Re: CDFW Data Request for All California Records Time to Vot

Everyone, it is time to vote if you have not done so...

Please take the time to log in and do so now.

:beer:

And I thank each and everyone of you.

Thank You!! Here is to everyone that contributed and voted, a toast. :beer:

Yours Truly
Brian Hinds
California Chapter President
by Fundad
March 27th, 2015, 6:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Venom info Request
Replies: 2
Views: 970

Re: Venom info Request

I think Dr Bill Hayes from Loma Linda may be doing it, if not he may know who is.

I have his phone number if your interested?

Brian
by Fundad
March 26th, 2015, 8:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15
Replies: 4
Views: 2122

Re: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-1

Here is the updated Schedule, with a huge thanks to the CA Board Members and Jeff Nordland for putting this together for us. Please note, some times and details may change due to weather or guest schedules. Schedule of Events for the 2015 NAFHA National Meeting – Updated March 26th April 10-12 San D...
by Fundad
March 26th, 2015, 8:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15
Replies: 4
Views: 2470

Re: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-1

Here is the updated Schedule, with a huge thanks to the CA Board Members and Jeff Nordland for putting this together for us. Please note, some times and details may change due to weather or guest schedules. Schedule of Events for the 2015 NAFHA National Meeting – Updated March 26th April 10-12 San D...
by Fundad
March 26th, 2015, 8:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15
Replies: 5
Views: 3276

Re: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-1

Here is the updated Schedule, with a huge thanks to the CA Board Members and Jeff Nordland for putting this together for us. Please note, some times and details may change due to weather or guest schedules. Schedule of Events for the 2015 NAFHA National Meeting – Updated March 26th April 10-12 San D...
by Fundad
March 26th, 2015, 8:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15
Replies: 4
Views: 3147

Re: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-1

Here is the updated Schedule, with a huge thanks to the CA Board Members and Jeff Nordland for putting this together for us. Please note, some times and details may change due to weather or guest schedules. Schedule of Events for the 2015 NAFHA National Meeting – Updated March 26th April 10-12 San D...
by Fundad
March 26th, 2015, 8:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15
Replies: 3
Views: 2545

Re: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-1

Here is the updated Schedule, with a huge thanks to the CA Board Members and Jeff Nordland for putting this together for us. Please note, some times and details may change due to weather or guest schedules. Schedule of Events for the 2015 NAFHA National Meeting – Updated March 26th April 10-12 San D...