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by Kent VanSooy
July 9th, 2010, 2:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping on Catalina Island
Replies: 23
Views: 4784

Re: Herping on Catalina Island

For those that are interested, the USGS (Fisher et al) did a substantial pit-trapping study on the SoCal island. It has pictures of some of the herps, including a zonata. You may be able to scrounge-up the paper via the net.
by Kent VanSooy
July 9th, 2010, 12:54 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: What was your last lifer?...
Replies: 381
Views: 998509

Re: What was your last lifer?...

CA Condor

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by Kent VanSooy
July 9th, 2010, 12:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Price of saving Arroyo Toad article
Replies: 2
Views: 804

Re: Price of saving Arroyo Toad article

Thanks Rich. I took a quick look at the article, and the authors acknowledge that the dollar figure listed could be hugely different.

Our California chapter will have additional opportunities to survey for the presence of Arroyo toads in SD county in the future. And, we're FREE !
by Kent VanSooy
July 2nd, 2010, 8:17 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Horned toads in Verdugo Mtns
Replies: 46
Views: 9048

Re: Horned toads in Verdugo Mtns

I am pleasantly surprised that someone from DFG approached NAFHA to get those records. That staffer deserves to be applauded. Schell, it went the other way - we approached them. But they readily engaged us, and provided a list of taxon where they were data-deficient. We responded by releasing the r...
by Kent VanSooy
July 1st, 2010, 11:43 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Horned toads in Verdugo Mtns
Replies: 46
Views: 9048

Re: Horned toads in Verdugo Mtns

Ah, but there IS something we can do, and we did it last year! The Ca DFG is in the process of revising the SSC list; part of the process was a request for data. The CA NAFHA chapter contacted them, and we released several hundred records from the database to help the DFG make more informed decision...
by Kent VanSooy
July 1st, 2010, 7:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Horned toads in Verdugo Mtns
Replies: 46
Views: 9048

Re: Horned toads in Verdugo Mtns

and don't forget you're free to kill red diamonds (which are listed as an SSC).
by Kent VanSooy
June 28th, 2010, 12:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Southern Alligator Lizard at 6700 feet?
Replies: 7
Views: 2241

Re: Southern Alligator Lizard at 6700 feet?

Will, it was a long time ago. I have a photo of the critter in the pine needles, but no other records. I was with my daughter, so I'm sure we didn't descend more than a few hundred feet - it may well have been right around 8000'.
by Kent VanSooy
June 28th, 2010, 7:53 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Southern Alligator Lizard at 6700 feet?
Replies: 7
Views: 2241

Re: Southern Alligator Lizard at 6700 feet?

Found one once at the top of tram in Palm Springs. Not sure what the elevation is, but I think it's at least 7000'.
by Kent VanSooy
June 24th, 2010, 8:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: excuse my ignorance, but what the heck is this?
Replies: 9
Views: 2418

Re: excuse my ignorance, but what the heck is this?

Thanks guys. Hognose was my first guess, but the pattern didn't look like what I'm used to seeing, and it seemed pretty big (guess I need to expand my world beyond the West!). It was found in the last couple days; I can see where it looks like it might have just laid eggs. Good timing on her part!
by Kent VanSooy
June 23rd, 2010, 12:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2010 Grand Slam
Replies: 24
Views: 5066

Re: 2010 Grand Slam

Ah, now that's just wrong....sick....and HOT !!

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by Kent VanSooy
June 18th, 2010, 10:16 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Topic: herpers herping.
Replies: 135
Views: 48565

Re: Topic: herpers herping.

There's some fine shots in there! I expect to see that Cottonmouth come to me in an email soon...."an 8 foot 56# mocassin has been menancing neighborhoods..."
by Kent VanSooy
June 17th, 2010, 9:27 am
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: just about....
Replies: 2
Views: 2674

just about....

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by Kent VanSooy
June 15th, 2010, 12:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Alright, time for something different (DUW)
Replies: 34
Views: 9081

Re: Alright, time for something different (DUW)

Really nice Natalie, it's always a pleasure to see the results of someone's good efforts and dedication. Thanks!
by Kent VanSooy
June 15th, 2010, 8:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Camouflage
Replies: 17
Views: 5502

Re: Camouflage

Wow, thanks again Sam! I'm going to print that diagram and carry it with me. I now see where the tail on my tad is fairly long; the eyes are a little difficult for me to judge with the angle of the picture, but I'll know what to look for now.
by Kent VanSooy
June 13th, 2010, 9:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Camouflage
Replies: 17
Views: 5502

Re: Camouflage

Thanks Sam, much appreciated.
by Kent VanSooy
June 12th, 2010, 4:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Camouflage
Replies: 17
Views: 5502

Re: Camouflage

Sam, this is a timely post, since I took this shot this morning as was unsure as to the species. I think it's an arroyo? - in the San Pasqual Valley. I know what boreas looks like, but i wondered if perhaps this was Pseudacris.

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by Kent VanSooy
June 12th, 2010, 1:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A good ol' fashion Cali critter post -Updated w/ more photos
Replies: 40
Views: 8131

Re: A good ol' fashion Cali critter post -Updated w/ more ph

Off the hook fantastic! The headshot of the lyre is gorgeous, and the composition of the coastal boa on the road is stunning. Just great stuff!
by Kent VanSooy
June 12th, 2010, 6:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A good ol' fashion Cali critter post -Updated w/ more photos
Replies: 40
Views: 8131

Re: A good ol' fashion Cali critter post

Dang Kevin, I had almost forgotten how nice your pictures are. Please sir, may I have another round ??
by Kent VanSooy
June 11th, 2010, 3:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Topic: herpers herping.
Replies: 135
Views: 48565

Re: Topic: herpers herping.

Great thread! Here’s a few from the SoCal contingent. Lee Hull (aka Skull) is all about the photography http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/lamprophil/2010%20herpers/Leephotoinghighpointrattler.jpg Billboard in a scholarly moment http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/lamprophil/2010%20herper...
by Kent VanSooy
June 11th, 2010, 11:02 am
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: An oldie but goodie - 11 days to the Hurricane Bank
Replies: 3
Views: 3627

Re: An oldie but goodie - 11 days to the Hurricane Bank

Thanks Tim! The gear is half the fun with this type of fishing. Catching big tuna stand-up style from an anchored boat is a dicey proposition, and everything needs to be top-notch for the angler to have success. They're big, mean fish, and it's not at all clear who will win once the battle begins. I...
by Kent VanSooy
June 10th, 2010, 4:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: San Diego County freaks - why I go out when nobody else does
Replies: 43
Views: 13735

Re: San Diego County freaks - why I go out when nobody else

You should get a job at the White Animal Park !
by Kent VanSooy
June 10th, 2010, 12:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Zilicious
Replies: 49
Views: 22538

Re: Zilicious

Here's another odd child...

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by Kent VanSooy
June 9th, 2010, 7:31 am
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: Peacock Bass - Lago Gatun Panama
Replies: 8
Views: 6092

Re: Peacock Bass - Lago Gatun Panama

can't wait for later this month.... fishing & herping in Cabo San Lucas..
It'll be fun, and HOT! One year in June we made the mistake of putting our mahi on the pavement for a few minutes while we gathered our gear....managed to start cooking it!
by Kent VanSooy
June 8th, 2010, 10:16 am
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: An oldie but goodie - 11 days to the Hurricane Bank
Replies: 3
Views: 3627

An oldie but goodie - 11 days to the Hurricane Bank

Ah, what a great trip! The fishing was good, the boat fantastic, and the company incredible. We all arrived early Saturday morning, with palpable excitement throughout the group. http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/lamprophil/5loadingsign.jpg The catch from a just-completed 10-day trip at Fishe...
by Kent VanSooy
June 8th, 2010, 8:10 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Memories from last year
Replies: 11
Views: 5175

Re: Memories from last year

Thanks guys! These pics are from 2009 - you ain't seen 2010 yet! I'll post those in a week or two.
by Kent VanSooy
June 7th, 2010, 2:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Memories from last year
Replies: 11
Views: 5175

Memories from last year

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