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Citizen Science Monthly Butterfly Count lead by Irvine Ranch Conservancy.

A chilly, muddy, beautiful hike.

20 people, divided into groups of 4, covering 5 trails. Total butterflies = 2 (not my group), but plenty of natural beauty.
A frosty pathAmerican KestralNorthern HarrierNorthern HarrierRed-tailed HawkRufous-crowned SparrowRufous-crowned Sparrow