Agapostemon texanus

Agapostemon texanus

As the gardens and orchard were both newly installed this year, that part of the property has been host to numerous insect species since spring, some good, some bad, and a few ugly in recent months.  As we produce everything organically, we don’t spray here,...
Coast Range Fence Lizard

Coast Range Fence Lizard

As mentioned previously, we have two primary species of lizard here at Curbstone Valley, Alligator Lizards (Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata), and Coast Range Fence Lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis bocourtii). The most common of the two species by far is the Coast...
Seeing Spots

Seeing Spots

In the past week we’ve been seeing lots of spots here, on our hillsides, in the meadow areas, and near the office.  These spots…   One, two, three…awwwwww. Some of you are no doubt well aware that our resident deer population has caused us more...
Coast Range Newt

Coast Range Newt

Yesterday’s rain brought out another salamander species here at Curbstone Valley, the Coast Range Newt (Taricha torosa torosa), also known as the California Newt.  Each year, as the rains return, these newts can be seen scrabbling about the forest, and...