Backyard: July 1-14, 2026, 15:40 Despite an active Argentine ant infestation, my backyard has had an apparent increase in lizards, especially baby lizards. I have noticed many lizards over the past few weeks—many more than I remember seeing last year.…
Backyard Wildlife Pond: June 25, 2026, 15:40 Species Observed: *California Species of Special Concern I was sitting outside by the pond when I was surprised to see a California kingsnake slither only a foot away from me. It was crossing…
Backyard Wildlife Pond: June 19, 2026, 9:45 Species Observed: Once the sun is out, mud daubers and yellowjackets frequently visit the backyard wildlife pond. The mud dauber comes to collect perfect spheres of mud to build her nest, and the…
