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Donald Grimm, Ph.D.
@donaldgrimm.bsky.social
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Husband 🧑‍🤝‍🧑, father, grandfather, retired Licensed Psychologist, avid hiker🚶‍♂️and amateur flora/fauna photographer. All photos are mine. Proud former New Yorker, proud Californian, proud anti-fascist, out and proud queer. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 No DM's or solicitations.
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 15h
#PalmSprings #CoachellaValley #Trump #DonaldTrump #NoTrump #NoDonaldTrump #NoDespots #NoFelons #NoKings #NoTraitors #NoTyrants
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 4h
Pond Slider, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley, October 18, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Reptile
#Reptiles
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Turtle
#Turtles
#PondSlider
#PalmDesert
#CoachellaValley
Pond Slider, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley, October 18, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Reptile #Reptiles #Nature #Wildlife #Turtle #Turtles #PondSlider #PalmDesert #CoachellaValley
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 4h
Black-crowned Night Heron, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Palm Desert, October 18, 2025.

More flora and photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Bird
#Birds
#Nature
#Wildlife
#BirdsUS
#Heron
#Herons
#BlackcrownedNightHeron
#PalmDesertCivicCenterPark
#PalmDesert
Black-crowned Night Heron, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Palm Desert, October 18, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Heron #Herons #BlackcrownedNightHeron #PalmDesertCivicCenterPark #PalmDesert
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 9h
Red-eared Slider, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley, October 18, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Reptile
#Reptiles
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Turtle
#Turtles
#RedearedSlider
#PalmDesert
#CoachellaValley
Red-eared Slider, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley, October 18, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Reptile #Reptiles #Nature #Wildlife #Turtle #Turtles #RedearedSlider #PalmDesert #CoachellaValley
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 9h
Western Honey Bee pollinating, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 15, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Insect
#Insects
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Bee
#Bees
#WesternHoneyBee
#PalmSprings
#CoachellaValley
Western Honey Bee pollinating, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 15, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Insect #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Bee #Bees #WesternHoneyBee #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley Western Honey Bee pollinating, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 15, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Insect #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Bee #Bees #WesternHoneyBee #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley Western Honey Bee pollinating, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 15, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Insect #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Bee #Bees #WesternHoneyBee #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley Western Honey Bee pollinating, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 15, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Insect #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Bee #Bees #WesternHoneyBee #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 9h
Desert Marigold blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Marigold
#Marigolds
#DesertMarigold
Desert Marigold blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Marigold #Marigolds #DesertMarigold Desert Marigold blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Marigold #Marigolds #DesertMarigold Desert Marigold blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Marigold #Marigolds #DesertMarigold Desert Marigold blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Marigold #Marigolds #DesertMarigold
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 9h
Snowy Egret calling, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa, Palm Desert, October 18, 2025.

More flora and photos:

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#Bird
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#Wildlife
#BirdsUS
#Egret
#Egrets
#SnowyEgret
#PalmDesert
Snowy Egret calling, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa, Palm Desert, October 18, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Egret #Egrets #SnowyEgret #PalmDesert Snowy Egret calling, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa, Palm Desert, October 18, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Egret #Egrets #SnowyEgret #PalmDesert
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 15h
No missiles thus far. #Trump is a dud
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 15h
#PalmSprings #CoachellaValley #Trump #DonaldTrump #NoTrump #NoDonaldTrump #NoDespots #NoFelons #NoKings #NoTraitors #NoTyrants
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 18h
Kansas Young Republicans disband after racist chat scandal

#Trump #DonaldTrump #NoTrump #NoDonaldTrump #NoDespots #NoFelons #NoKings #NoTraitors #NoTyrants #NoRacism #NoSexism #NoHomophobia

www.cjonline.com/videos/news/...
Kansas Young Republicans disband after racist chat scandal
Here's why the Kansas Young Republicans have been disbanded and their vice chair was fired from his position at the Kansas Attorney General's Office.
www.cjonline.com
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 18h
NY State GOP leaders voted unanimously Friday to disband an organization promoting younger members following POLITICO’s exclusive report on a Young Republican group chat filled with racist and antisemitic rhetoric

#Trump #DonaldTrump #WhitleyYates #PeterGiunta

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
New York State Young Republicans disbanded after racist group chat
State GOP leaders say suspending the group makes for a fresh start.
www.politico.com
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 18h
A Vermont Republican legislator who faced bipartisan condemnation after participating in a long-running group chat that was peppered with racist & antisemitic language announced on Fri that he would resign

#Trump #DonaldTrump #SamDouglass #Racism #Sexism #Homophobia

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
Vermont Legislator Resigns Over Racist Texts in Republican Group Chat
www.nytimes.com
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 19h
#BadBunny smooches his male backup dancer during a performance of 'Tití Me Preguntó'.

Credit: MTV
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 19h
Large Orange Sulphur pollinating a lantana, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 16, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Insect
#Insects
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Butterfly
#Butterflies
#Sulphur
#Sulphurs
#LargeOrangeSulphur
#PalmSprings
#CoachellaValley
Large Orange Sulphur pollinating a lantana, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 16, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Insect #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Butterfly #Butterflies #Sulphur #Sulphurs #LargeOrangeSulphur #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley Large Orange Sulphur pollinating a lantana, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 16, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Insect #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Butterfly #Butterflies #Sulphur #Sulphurs #LargeOrangeSulphur #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley Large Orange Sulphur pollinating a lantana, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 16, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Insect #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Butterfly #Butterflies #Sulphur #Sulphurs #LargeOrangeSulphur #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 19h
Flatspine Bursage blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Bursage
#Bursages
#FlatspineBursage
Flatspine Bursage blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Bursage #Bursages #FlatspineBursage Flatspine Bursage blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Bursage #Bursages #FlatspineBursage
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 19h
Black Phoebe on a wall after divebombing for insects, Historic Villa Roma, Palm Springs, October 17, 2025.

More flora and photos:

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#Bird
#Birds
#Nature
#Wildlife
#BirdsUS
#Phoebe
#Phoebes
#BlackPhoebe
#PalmSprings
Black Phoebe on a wall, Historic Villa Roma, Palm Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Phoebe #Phoebes #BlackPhoebe #PalmSprings Black Phoebe on a wall, Historic Villa Roma, Palm Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Phoebe #Phoebes #BlackPhoebe #PalmSprings Black Phoebe on a wall, Historic Villa Roma, Palm Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Phoebe #Phoebes #BlackPhoebe #PalmSprings
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 19h
Thank you, @katiephang.bsky.social

#Trump #DonaldTrump #NoTrump #NoDonaldTrump #NoDespots #NoFelons #NoKings #NoTraitors #NoTyrants #NoICE #FuckICE #FuckingMoron #DementiaDon

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katiephang.bsky.social Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 20h
No Kings Day 2.0!

We’re ready 🇺🇸
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 19h
Thank you, @gtconway.bsky.social

#Trump #DonaldTrump #NoTrump #NoDonaldTrump #NoDespots #NoFelons #NoKings #NoTraitors #NoTyrants #NoICE #FuckICE #FuckingMoron #DementiaDon #InDecline #CognitivelyImpaired #Stroke #TIA #CVA #25thAmendment #2ndAmendment #3rdAmendment

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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 23h
The number of unemployment claims filed by federal workers has grown sharply, reaching their highest level since a 34-day government shutdown that ended in January 2019.

#Trump #DonaldTrump #TACO #TrumpAlwaysChickensOut #TrumpTariffs #Economy #Tariffs #Unemployment

www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
Unemployment Claims Filed by Federal Workers Shoot Higher
Data from states show that initial unemployment claims filed by federal government workers have jumped up this month.
www.wsj.com
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 1d
A blood test for more than 50 types of cancer could help speed up diagnosis, according to a new study...

...The Galleri test, made by American pharmaceutical firm Grail, can detect fragments of cancerous DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Galleri test: Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers
The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.
www.bbc.com
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 1d
Condylostylus Longicornis pollinating a Rosemary, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 17, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Insect
#Insects
#Nature
#Wildlife
#CondylostylusLongicornis
#PalmSprings
#CoachellaValley
Condylostylus Longicornis pollinating a Rosemary, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Insect #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #CondylostylusLongicornis #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 1d
Desert Marigold blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Marigold
#Marigolds
#DesertMarigold
Desert Marigold blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Marigold #Marigolds #DesertMarigold Desert Marigold blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Marigold #Marigolds #DesertMarigold Desert Marigold blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Marigold #Marigolds #DesertMarigold Desert Marigold blooming, Desert Hot Springs, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Marigold #Marigolds #DesertMarigold
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 1d
Western Honey Bee pollinating a Rosemary, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 17, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Insect
#Insects
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Bee
#Bees
#WesternHoneyBee
#PalmSprings
#CoachellaValley
Western Honey Bee pollinating a Rosemary, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Insect #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Bee #Bees #WesternHoneyBee #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley Western Honey Bee pollinating a Rosemary, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, October 17, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Insect #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Bee #Bees #WesternHoneyBee #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 1d
Sacred Datura blooming, Mission Creek Preserve, Sand to Snow National Monument, October 17, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#SacredDatura
#MissionCreekPreserve
#SandtoSnowNationalMonument
Sacred Datura blooming, Mission Creek Preserve, Sand to Snow National Monument, October 17, 2025. More flora & fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #SacredDatura #MissionCreekPreserve #SandtoSnowNationalMonument Sacred Datura blooming, Mission Creek Preserve, Sand to Snow National Monument, October 17, 2025. More flora & fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #SacredDatura #MissionCreekPreserve #SandtoSnowNationalMonument Sacred Datura blooming, Mission Creek Preserve, Sand to Snow National Monument, October 17, 2025. More flora & fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #SacredDatura #MissionCreekPreserve #SandtoSnowNationalMonument
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 1d
Black-crowned Night Heron, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Palm Desert, October 7, 2025.

More flora and photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Bird
#Birds
#Nature
#Wildlife
#BirdsUS
#Heron
#Herons
#BlackcrownedNightHeron
#PalmDesertCivicCenterPark
#CoachellaValley
Black-crowned Night Heron, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Palm Desert, October 7, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Heron #Herons #BlackcrownedNightHeron #PalmDesertCivicCenterPark #CoachellaValley Black-crowned Night Heron, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Palm Desert, October 7, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Heron #Herons #BlackcrownedNightHeron #PalmDesertCivicCenterPark #CoachellaValley
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Donald Grimm, Ph.D. @donaldgrimm.bsky.social · 1d
Parish's Goldenbushes blooming, Mission Creek Preserve, Sand to Snow National Monument, October 17, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Goldenbush
#Goldenbushes
#ParishsGoldenbush
#MissionCreekPreserve
#SandtoSnowNationalMonument
Parish's Goldenbush blooming, Mission Creek Preserve, Sand to Snow National Monument, October 17, 2025. More flora & fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Goldenbush #Goldenbushes #ParishsGoldenbush #MissionCreekPreserve #SandtoSnowNationalMonument Parish's Goldenbush blooming, Mission Creek Preserve, Sand to Snow National Monument, October 17, 2025. More flora & fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Goldenbush #Goldenbushes #ParishsGoldenbush #MissionCreekPreserve #SandtoSnowNationalMonument Parish's Goldenbush blooming, Mission Creek Preserve, Sand to Snow National Monument, October 17, 2025. More flora & fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Goldenbush #Goldenbushes #ParishsGoldenbush #MissionCreekPreserve #SandtoSnowNationalMonument Parish's Goldenbush blooming, Mission Creek Preserve, Sand to Snow National Monument, October 17, 2025. More flora & fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Goldenbush #Goldenbushes #ParishsGoldenbush #MissionCreekPreserve #SandtoSnowNationalMonument
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