There’s a huge variety of wildlife that can be found right here in Southern California. If you have an appreciate for nature, you will definitely fall in love with these pictures that capture some of these furry critters (and some not so furry) enjoying their natural habitat in and around SoCal.
- Island foxes on Santa Cruz Island off the coast of Southern California caught nuzzling one another.
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- This baby seal pup lost his way and was found in Carpinteria taking a snooze in a lounger.
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- The Anna hummingbird photographed in Balboa Park in San Diego.
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- An Orca playing in the water. Photographed on a sightseeing boat that took off from San Diego.
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- Wild coyote spotted walking in downtown Los Angeles in the middle of the night.
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- A Bobcat hanging out in the Santa Monica Foothills.
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- A Barn Owl photographed in Lakeside.
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- These baby mountain lions might be the most darling kittens I have ever seen. The photograph was taken in their lion den in the Santa Monica mountains.
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- What an incredible shot of the moon and the pigeon. This stunning photograph was captured at Redondo Pier.
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- An elephant seal lounging on the sand at San Nicolas Island in Ventura County.
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- This beautiful bird is a Whimbrel.
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- This little guy is a horned lizard. He can be found in the Santa Monica mountains.
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- Western pond turtle at Wildwood Regional Park in Thousand Oaks.
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- Just because they are so darn cute I had to include another picture of these baby mountain lions.
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- Pelican hanging out along the Southern California coast.
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The next time you are out on a hike or a nature walk in Southern California, make sure to keep your eyes open for all of the beauty that surrounds you. And be sure to capture a picture. Enjoy!
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