Ruby-crowned Kinglet Wrens, Kinglets, and Gnatcatchers Ruby-crowned Kinglet Corthylio calendula Winter Wrens, Kinglets, and Gnatcatchers Michael Marchiano Occurs in a wide variety of habitats ranging from brushy areas to open or dense woodlands and forests. Olive-green upper parts, two white wing bars, conspicuous eye ring, and (in males, but not always visible) red crown patch. Song is comprised of several high-pitched introductory notes followed by a rapid, jumbling cacophony of rich, bubbly notes. Note habit of frequently flicking its wings, as if it were nervous. Eats a diverse array of insects and spiders, supplemented with occasional fruits or seeds.

Wilson's Warbler Warblers Wilson's Warbler Cardellina pusilla Summer Warblers Daniel Fitzgerald Breeds in moist undergrowth and dense second-growth habitats, especially in or near riparian thickets. Olive-green back, wings and tail; yellow below; males have a black crown. Females have black, beady eye, and lack wing bars and tail spots (compare with Yellow Warbler ). May breed in loose colonies. Nests on the ground, where it builds a bulky, cup-shaped structure. Invertebrates and occasionally berries constitute its diet.

Wildflower Mount Diablo Brewer's Phacelia Scientific Name: Phacelia breweri Family: Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family) Blooms: Apr - May Color: Blue-Purple Annual herb Native, endemic to California Jump to Blooming Now Blue / Purple Red / Pink White Yellow / Orange Invasive Plants Kevin Hintsa

Wildflower Mount Diablo Spanish Clover, Spanish Lotus Scientific Name: Acmispon americanus var. americanus Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family) Blooms: Jun Color: Red-Pink Annual herb Native Jump to Blooming Now Blue / Purple Red / Pink White Yellow / Orange Invasive Plants Kevin Hintsa

Wildflower Mount Diablo True Baby Stars Scientific Name: Leptosiphon bicolor Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox Familiy) Blooms: Mar - May Color: Red-Pink Annual herb Native Flowers also white Jump to Blooming Now Blue / Purple Red / Pink White Yellow / Orange Invasive Plants Kevin Hintsa

Wildflower Mount Diablo California Bay Laurel, California Bay Scientific Name: Umbellularia californica Family: Lauraceae (Laurel Family) Blooms: Jan - Mar Color: Yellow-Orange Tree Native Jump to Blooming Now Blue / Purple Red / Pink White Yellow / Orange Invasive Plants Kevin Hintsa

Wildflower Mount Diablo Hedge-nettle, Wood Mint Scientific Name: Stachys rigida var. rigida Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Blooms: May - Aug Color: Red-Pink Perennial herb Native Jump to Blooming Now Blue / Purple Red / Pink White Yellow / Orange Invasive Plants Mike Woodring

Wildflower Mount Diablo California Sagebrush Scientific Name: Artemisia californica Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) Blooms: Sep - Nov Color: Red-Pink Shrub Native Jump to Blooming Now Blue / Purple Red / Pink White Yellow / Orange Invasive Plants Ken-ichi Ueda, iNaturalist

California Quail Chickenlike Birds California Quail Callipepla californica All Year Chickenlike Birds Daniel Fitzgerald The California quail (Callipepla californica ), recognized as California’s state bird, is celebrated for its unique appearance and social nature. While commonly found throughout California in chaparral, foothills, and urban parks, these birds also inhabit parts of Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Baja California. Both males and females feature a distinct forward-curving black plume on their heads, with the males’ being more prominent. Males are more vibrant, showcasing a gray-blue chest, a black throat bordered by white, and a scaled belly, while females are brownish with subtler tones. Adults typically measure 9-11 inches in length and weigh about 5-7 ounces. California quails are highly social and gather in groups known as coveys, often consisting of 10-20 individuals. They are omnivorous, feeding mainly on seeds, grains, and leaves, supplemented by small insects and berries. These birds forage on the ground, scratching at the soil to uncover food. During the breeding season, which spans from spring to early summer, females lay 12-16 eggs in shallow ground nests, carefully hidden under vegetation. Both parents may assist in raising the chicks, which are precocial, meaning they can walk and feed themselves shortly after hatching. To evade predators, California quails rely on their excellent camouflage, blending seamlessly into their surroundings. Additionally, they can execute short, rapid bursts of flight when startled, enhancing their chances of survival.

Wildflower Mount Diablo Thyme-leaved Beardstyle Scientific Name: Pogogyne serpylloides Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Blooms: June Color: Blue-Purple Annual herb Native, endemic to California Jump to Blooming Now Blue / Purple Red / Pink White Yellow / Orange Invasive Plants Ken-ichi Ueda, iNaturalist

Wildflower Mount Diablo Delta Coyote-Thistle Scientific Name: Eryngium jepsonii Family: Apiaceae (Parsley-Carrot Family) Blooms: Apr-Aug Color: White Perennial herb Native Occurs in wetlands. California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere ) per Calflora Jump to Blooming Now Blue / Purple Red / Pink White Yellow / Orange Invasive Plants

Wildflower Mount Diablo Alkali Heliotrope, Seaside Heliotrope Scientific Name: Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family) Blooms: Apr - Sep Color: Blue-Purple Perennial herb Native Jump to Blooming Now Blue / Purple Red / Pink White Yellow / Orange Invasive Plants Mike Woodring