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by nightdriver
October 5th, 2013, 10:19 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 5th Annual RAAD for LA area folks
Replies: 4
Views: 1228

5th Annual RAAD for LA area folks

Haven't seen this posted. My sister told me about it. Greg, you need to advertise better :roll: October 20, 2013 5th Annual RAAD Time: 09:30am to 5:00pm Location: Throughout Museum Price: Free with paid Museum admission. We'll be welcoming slimy and scaly animals at NHM for the 5th annual Reptile an...
by nightdriver
October 3rd, 2013, 8:04 pm
Forum: News
Topic: New species of frogs
Replies: 0
Views: 2797

New species of frogs

Among a possible 60 new species in Suriname forest

Came across this today.

http://news.yahoo.com/60-possible-speci ... 26022.html

- nightdriver
by nightdriver
September 24th, 2013, 9:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: RIP Robert Stebbins
Replies: 12
Views: 2738

Re: RIP Robert Stebbins

One would hope this news made it further than just the California chapter. I was lucky enough to spend a day with Dr. Stebbins looking for salamanders in the Gabes about 20 years ago. Still the highlight of my herping life. Somewhere along the way I've misplaced that picture of us taken that day. Ti...
by nightdriver
September 17th, 2013, 10:47 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Birder Humor
Replies: 3
Views: 2575

Re: Birder Humor

I think I lived that moment....or one similar.. :oops:

Knowing a few of the California Committee members, I will refrain from commenting on the accuracy of the statements ;)

As I recall I had to get 700 twice when the lumpers took a wagtail from me :cry:

FUUUUUUUNY :lol:

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
August 30th, 2013, 8:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Field Observations book cover?
Replies: 18
Views: 2363

Re: Field Observations book cover?

I kind of the of like the way Califonria rolls off the tongue :D

Of course I could be biased having worked in Passoeema....that's Pacoima for the unliterate among us. :?

Wish I could help William. Unfortunately, I just as bad with compooters as I am language.

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
August 27th, 2013, 9:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hi-D guys...
Replies: 12
Views: 2001

Re: Hi-D guys...

Red solo cup, I lift you up, proceed to party :)

I wish I had the time. I'll be at the LaCo fair most of my "free" time for the next month, working. :cry:

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
August 3rd, 2013, 6:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Night walking Garters?
Replies: 11
Views: 2522

Re: Night walking Garters?

I've found hammondii in CA, and Checkered and black-necked can be found nightdriving in Arizona. I don't think I ever nightwalked any though.

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
August 3rd, 2013, 2:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: County Species Profiles and Database holes.
Replies: 21
Views: 3163

Re: County Species Profiles and Database holes.

Contributing to the database has driven me to places I haven't explored before. It is also a great excuse(with the wife) to herp ;)

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
August 3rd, 2013, 10:05 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: County Species Profiles and Database holes.
Replies: 21
Views: 3163

Re: County Species Profiles and Database holes.

I'm up to 125 records for Mono. I'll be back up in a week to add to that :D

Hopefully a county record or two ;)

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
July 14th, 2013, 8:57 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Here's a strange way to add a bird to the ABA list
Replies: 3
Views: 2396

Re: Here's a strange way to add a bird to the ABA list

I thought about going for it, but it's quite a haul from SoCal......and I've been out of town a lot lately so getting time off from work might be difficult :?
-nightdriver
by nightdriver
July 5th, 2013, 8:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snakes Survival after Being Run Over
Replies: 39
Views: 33551

Re: Snakes Survival after Being Run Over

I'd imagine many more snakes would survive the first encounter if they weren't temporary stunned, stuck, or injured to the point that it hindered their mobility. I'm sure the second hit gets many of them. I once picked up an adult splendida that I was sure was a goner, only to find it was much impro...
by nightdriver
June 16th, 2013, 2:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: For Pit Lovers
Replies: 7
Views: 1544

For Pit Lovers

Hey guys, Happy fathers day for those where it applies. I've been doing some herping lately, but haven't had time to get the stuff entered into the database. I thought I'd post a picture of this guy. It is one, if not the most unusual Pit I've found. http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x339/catbird1...
by nightdriver
May 25th, 2013, 5:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ground snake, Caracara, and a few others from the Mohave
Replies: 14
Views: 3073

Re: Ground snake, Caracara, and a few others from the Mohave

I saw it on the Inland bird alert list.

If it wasn't you that sent it in, maybe somebody else saw it too.

- nightdriver
by nightdriver
May 24th, 2013, 9:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ground snake, Caracara, and a few others from the Mohave
Replies: 14
Views: 3073

Re: Ground snake, Caracara, and a few others from the Mohave

I'm one of THOSE guys that's herped in the desert for nearly 40 years and never seen a ground snake in California :cry: :cry: :cry: Based on the reports I saw, I drove right by that Caracara spot, and all around the area, the following day. Did I mention I've been birding for nearly 40 years and nev...
by nightdriver
May 20th, 2013, 7:30 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Cross country road trip advice
Replies: 7
Views: 4024

Re: Cross country road trip advice

Once you get to California, a drive around some spots at the Salton Sea may be worth a visit. You should be able to pick up Yellow-footed Gull that time of year. Joshua Tree is just north of the 10. Once you get to the coast, two places to check out are Newport Back-bay and Bolsa Chica Preserve. The...
by nightdriver
May 12th, 2013, 10:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Which snakes get hit by cars the most?
Replies: 35
Views: 6230

Re: Which snakes get hit by cars the most?

Funny you should mention this. I just returned from a trip(up Saturday back Sunday) up to San Jose to visit a very, very, very, ill relative. From Grapevine to HWY 152 on the 5(about 200 miles?) I estimate I saw about 200 DOR's, and these were just the ones big enough to confirm as snakes. Some were...
by nightdriver
April 17th, 2013, 9:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps of Grand Cayman; if you hate Blue Iguanas, skip this
Replies: 20
Views: 14015

Re: Herps of Grand Cayman; if you hate Blue Iguanas, skip th

Those Blue iguanas are sweet animals. :thumb:

I wish I had the space for some Cyclura. :(

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
April 11th, 2013, 9:07 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 2837

Re: HELP

Thanks for the info. I ended up doing a reboot to an earlier date and it seemed to fix the problem. If it happens again I'll definately look in to other options. i may do it anyway :thumb:

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
April 10th, 2013, 9:21 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Chuck full
Replies: 5
Views: 1145

Re: A Chuck full

Most of the chucks looked like this guy....old three foot :shock: ...but their tales were worse.
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nightdriver
by nightdriver
April 9th, 2013, 8:31 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 2837

HELP

OK, so it might be more of a computer geek question, but... My computer won't upload any photo to photobucket, flickr, .... It was working fine before. I'm not sure what has changed. I sometimes get an "internet explorer has stopped working" message, but mostly it just looks like it's tryi...
by nightdriver
April 8th, 2013, 9:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Chuck full
Replies: 5
Views: 1145

Re: A Chuck full

fixed the links :oops:
by nightdriver
April 8th, 2013, 9:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Chuck full
Replies: 5
Views: 1145

A Chuck full

Greetings all, Since my computer seems to be acting up :x , I've resorted to using my kids. Took the family to Death Valley for a few days, I never realized there were so many varieties of Chuck out there. Unfortunately, most seemed to be very emaciated. Rock Chuck http://i1176.photobucket.com/album...
by nightdriver
March 27th, 2013, 8:49 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: New Zealand - January 1st Pelagic Trip
Replies: 12
Views: 9229

Re: New Zealand - January 1st Pelagic Trip

Chris,
Great post as always. My dream is to someday do some pelagic birding in that area, for now I'll be hopefully going out to deep water of the left coast next month out of Ventura. Really hoping for a Murphy's petrel this time.

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
March 24th, 2013, 10:12 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Last call for Kids' Day event this Saturday, March 23rd
Replies: 13
Views: 1554

Re: Last call for Kids' Day event this Saturday, March 23rd

Looks like you guys had some success after we left.

Thanks everyone. The girls and I had great time.

_nightdriver, Vic, and Al

I'll add some pics later.
by nightdriver
March 21st, 2013, 8:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NEW CDFW REGULATIONS
Replies: 130
Views: 29216

Re: NEW CDFW REGULATIONS

I'm giong to need a 6 inch binder to keep this all straight. Coachwips in Kern County ....REALLY? :shock: I'm wondering whats going to be added next year. I'm certain the Aligator lizards south of the 210, west of the 57, north of the 60, and east of the 605 are in dire straights :roll: Where is the...
by nightdriver
February 26th, 2013, 11:15 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Mid-April in Dry Tortugas
Replies: 7
Views: 3767

Re: Mid-April in Dry Tortugas

I did the day trip(really more of a half day if I remember right) a number of years ago. I was the only serious birder on the boat carrying mostly snorkerlers. The great part is that if you time it right, you might be able to get great photos due to the lack of cover. I was able to pick up my lifer ...
by nightdriver
February 21st, 2013, 9:41 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Favorite Bird Name(s)
Replies: 13
Views: 5232

Re: Favorite Bird Name(s)

I've always been fond of Troglodytes troglodytes. I don't know why. I don't know why.

And Sayornis saya just seems to roll off the tounge....
by nightdriver
February 15th, 2013, 9:37 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: What's your favorite?
Replies: 12
Views: 4577

Re: What's your favorite?

Cactus Wren - I never get tired of hearing that car that just won't start - especially when its totally out of place in a movie :lol:
Corvids - Definately birds with personality
Hummingbirds - I can sit for hours and watch them.
by nightdriver
February 11th, 2013, 12:14 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Four of a kind...** - UP AND RUNNING AGAIN March 2016!
Replies: 281
Views: 736477

Re: FOUR OF A KIND....new game

I'm capped-less :?
by nightdriver
February 8th, 2013, 8:09 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: What was your last lifer?...
Replies: 381
Views: 998199

Re: What was your last lifer?...

I think the time between 500 and 600 went faster than 400 to 500. All it takes is a few well placed trips. You need to come out and do some Pacific pelagics Chris.

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
February 6th, 2013, 10:42 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: What was your last lifer?...
Replies: 381
Views: 998199

Re: What was your last lifer?...

If I can get to 700, anybody can :roll: It keeps getting harder. At this point, I probably couldn't get more that 2 new birds that breed in any of the continental US states. I'm pretty happy if I get one new ABA bird a year at this point, and most of those I have to chase. If it's within 800 miles o...
by nightdriver
February 4th, 2013, 12:16 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Four of a kind...** - UP AND RUNNING AGAIN March 2016!
Replies: 281
Views: 736477

Re: FOUR OF A KIND....new game

Well, since we seem to be stuck, I'll start another one.....how about.... two colors in the name:

Blue-gray gnatcatcher
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by nightdriver
February 2nd, 2013, 8:07 am
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Four of a kind...** - UP AND RUNNING AGAIN March 2016!
Replies: 281
Views: 736477

Re: FOUR OF A KIND....new game

I've only seen the warbler once in Florida.

I might have a Swanson's turkey dinner in the freezer I could photgraph ;)
by nightdriver
February 1st, 2013, 7:55 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: What was your last lifer?...
Replies: 381
Views: 998199

Re: What was your last lifer?...

Common Crane - currently in Nevada
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by nightdriver
February 1st, 2013, 7:44 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Four of a kind...** - UP AND RUNNING AGAIN March 2016!
Replies: 281
Views: 736477

Re: FOUR OF A KIND....new game

I'm swainsons'd out. Thrush I had.
by nightdriver
February 1st, 2013, 6:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA parents: we want your input on a Kids' Day event
Replies: 40
Views: 4896

Re: NAFHA parents: we want your input on a Kids' Day event

Just to toss this into the mix. It might not be a great idea to do it the weekend before the proposed Tejon Ranch trip.....not sure my wife will let me disappear 2 weekends in a row :( .....I think Todd B. had also mentioned something about a possible March trip?? I could be misremembering :roll: -n...
by nightdriver
January 31st, 2013, 10:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA parents: we want your input on a Kids' Day event
Replies: 40
Views: 4896

Re: NAFHA parents: we want your input on a Kids' Day event

Hmmmmm boots. I'll have to start looking for something pink and durable :?

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
January 31st, 2013, 9:56 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Four of a kind...** - UP AND RUNNING AGAIN March 2016!
Replies: 281
Views: 736477

Re: FOUR OF A KIND....new game

Swainson's Hawk
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by nightdriver
January 30th, 2013, 9:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA parents: we want your input on a Kids' Day event
Replies: 40
Views: 4896

Re: NAFHA parents: we want your input on a Kids' Day event

My girls are 7 and 10....I'm pretty sure :? I don't know if I could actually get them to flip anything. But I could probably talk them into going.....and they'll usually hold anything with four legs or less :) http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x339/catbird117/IMG_0057_zpse22561fc.jpg -nightdriver
by nightdriver
January 30th, 2013, 9:07 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Four of a kind...** - UP AND RUNNING AGAIN March 2016!
Replies: 281
Views: 736477

Re: FOUR OF A KIND....new game

Pacific-slope flycatcher
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by nightdriver
January 28th, 2013, 9:05 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Four of a kind...** - UP AND RUNNING AGAIN March 2016!
Replies: 281
Views: 736477

Re: FOUR OF A KIND....new game

Arizona Woodpecker
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by nightdriver
January 26th, 2013, 3:47 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Four of a kind...** - UP AND RUNNING AGAIN March 2016!
Replies: 281
Views: 736477

Re: FOUR OF A KIND....new game

ladder-BACKED woodpecker
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Let's go with ....
Red-NECKED grebe
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by nightdriver
January 24th, 2013, 6:58 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: One Word Bird Game
Replies: 74
Views: 20150

Re: One Word Bird Game

I can't find my Phainopepla shots anywhere on my computer :cry:

I might be done for this game.

wake me when its over :sleep:

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
January 24th, 2013, 6:54 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Help on ID?
Replies: 4
Views: 2256

Re: Help on ID?

Never be afraid to ask for help. Birders are usually willing to help out a newbie, since we were one once, and may always be. A good birder is not afraid to let a bird go unidentified when they don't get a good look. Good luck. :thumb:

-nightdriver
by nightdriver
January 22nd, 2013, 6:10 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Four of a kind...** - UP AND RUNNING AGAIN March 2016!
Replies: 281
Views: 736477

Re: FOUR OF A KIND....new game

I have the boobies........well you know what I mean......on slides :roll:
by nightdriver
January 22nd, 2013, 6:02 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: One Word Bird Game
Replies: 74
Views: 20150

Re: One Word Bird Game

Really bad Merlin :roll:
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by nightdriver
January 20th, 2013, 3:08 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: One Word Bird Game
Replies: 74
Views: 20150

Re: One Word Bird Game

Brant
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by nightdriver
January 18th, 2013, 10:48 am
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Four of a kind...** - UP AND RUNNING AGAIN March 2016!
Replies: 281
Views: 736477

Re: FOUR OF A KIND....new game

Red-FACED Cormorant
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Next....

Pink-FOOTED Shearwater
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by nightdriver
January 16th, 2013, 9:50 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: One Word Bird Game
Replies: 74
Views: 20150

Re: One Word Bird Game

Whimbrel
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by nightdriver
January 11th, 2013, 9:15 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: One Word Bird Game
Replies: 74
Views: 20150

Re: One Word Bird Game

Gadwall
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