Sunday, May 1, 2011

LA River: Wildlife

Photo: D. Hibbs, April 23, 2011.  This lizard uses camouflage and armor as defence against predators.    Look closely at the lizard's back for spikes running lengthwise down its back.  (Click on photo to enlarge.)
Photo: D. Hibbs, April 24, 2011.  This small bird squawked aggressively at us, perhaps to distract us from a nearby nest.  (Click on photo to enlarge.)

Photo: D. Hibbs, April 23, 2011.  There were hardly any birds on the river last Saturday, but a gaggle of geese emerged from one of the storm drain outlets as we passed the Hyperion Bridge.  (Click on photo to enlarge.)

Photo: Diane Edwardson, April 23, 2011.  Crayfish leftovers near the Sunnynook Bridge.  (Click on photo to enlarge.)