Waterway This body of water had some frogs and toads - including non-native bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana).
	Tiny Toad This young Western Toad (Bufo boreas) was hopping around a creek that came from the waterway.
	Doing What It Does Best A Western Fence Lizard sitting on a fence post.
	Western Whiptail The Western Whiptail (Cnemidophorus tigris) is a fast-moving lizard that does not hesitate to run under the cover of rocks or vegetation.
	California Cactus This plant was much taller than me.
	Shiny Lizard The Western Skink (Eumeces skiltonianus), reminds me of its five-lined relative, except it doesn't have a stripe running down its back.
	Blue Tail These lizards have smooth scales, shiny bodies, small legs and a colorful tail that readily breaks.
	California King We found this California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae) while roadhunting one night. These snakes are powerful constrictors Click here to see another pic
	The Buttitta Sisters Connie and Sarah admire the King of California.
	Floating Fast, Like a Hummingbird Just another "day in the life" at the Buttitta birdfeeder.