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Whiskeytown National Recreational AreaWestern fence lizard on a rock
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Whiskeytown National Recreational Area
Reptiles
Western pond turtle at the edge of a creek
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Western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata)
Lizards, snakes, and turtles can be seen throughout the park during Whiskeytown's warm summer months. Seven lizard species, including alligator lizards, fence lizards, and skinks, and thirteen snake species are known to occur in the park. Whiskeytown Lake and its tributaries also provide ideal habitats for the Western pond turtle--a federal species of concern.

Download Whiskeytown's reptile and amphibian list (pdf, 48K)
The Great Blue Herons that frequent Crissy Field will make a meal of gophers as well as fish from the marsh?  

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The Great Blue Herons that frequent Crissy Field will make a meal of gophers as well as fish from the marsh?

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST