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californicus
), Johnny-jump-up (
Viola pedunculata
), and blue dicks (
Dichelostemma
pulchella
).
Seasonal changes are most dramatic within the grassland ecosystem, where vibrant new
growth carpets the landscape.
Many animals forage and hunt in the grasslands, though few find safe refuge to
nest and breed. Common species include:
MAMMALS
Coyote, mule deer, bobcat, gray fox, pocket gopher, California ground
squirrel, and long-tail weasel.
BIRDS
Western meadowlark, grasshopper sparrow, savannah sparrow, lark sparrow,
burrowing owl, horned lark, white-tailed kite, red-tailed hawk, red-shouldered hawk,
American kestrel, golden eagle, barn owl, great horned owl, California quail, mourn-
ing dove, swallows, swifts, and finches.
REPTILES
Gopher snake, western rattlesnake, yellow-bellied racer, ringneck snake,
alligator lizard, and western fence lizard.
Oak Woodland
