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What kind of bird?

lesser goldfinch, I think

Are all the fruits poisonous to humans?

We'll answer questions when Jorge is finished. Feel free to ask now or later in the chat!

Thank you.

I want a calender or booklet of your photos

Are all these plants perennials? Does GP have native annuals?

that is an amazing photo mr. ocha!

Aside from the tennis ball example, what are some other examples of how human activities affect fruit consumption by wildlife and thus, seed dispersal?

Thank you so much!

Thank you Jorge and Gerry! Wonderful

New meaning now to “Purple Rain” in GP!

Thank you.

Have you seen the native Band-tailed Pigeon in Griffith Park? And if so, have you seen our native pigeon eat acorns of oaks? Do you think that our native pigeon could be dispersing acorns too, alongside our native jay and native woodpecker?

If you’ve never taken a hike with Jorge, it’s well worth it!

Curious if these plants will be grown in the nursery that is being built in Calabasas that will be planted on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing?

what other obsevations and conclusions did you find studying the wildlife at the park

I've tried the cherry… it has a huge pit, and while the fruit was somewhat tasty, it wasn't a lot. I did toss the pit onto the ground, btw.

I saw quail up in coastal live oak— earlier today

Mr. Ochoa, when’s your next hike?

Thanks, Gerry & Jorge.

Is it possible for participants to receive the recording. I wasn't able to get the correct spelling of all the plants. Thank you.

Since weeds impact the seed dispersal of native plants, how are non-native plants being addressed, especially those planted by individuals? For example, someone recently planted 3-4 young avocado trees on a main hiking trail juncture. How is this type of activity being managed/handled?

what is a cubby

we were hiking in the area near the Old Zoo and came across a covey of quail…

"Uphill Planters" is a phrase coined more than 100 years ago for jays bringing acorns to new locations uphill, and why oak trees occur on slopes. However, Gravity and the curved (round) shape of acorns suggests that acorns can only roll downhill, so all oak trees would be at the base of hills and slopes according to logic and common sense. Thoreau, approximately 200 years ago observed and noted that the eastern jays of Massachusetts carried acorns in their beaks and would stop at a stone wall of a farm boundary to perch for a moment before considering where to cache the acorn in the soil. And at times, the acorn slips from the beak of the jay, and gravity brings the acorn to the soil at the base of the wall. When this occurs, the jay does not pick up the acorn, but instead flies back to an oak tree to gather another acorn. And this explains why we see oak trees along fences.

see you on your next hike Jorge- Irma

Thank you so much for the great talk!

Thank you for such a great talk!

thank you. that was fascinating

Thank you for a great talk!

Thank you so much! Wonderful talk.

Thank you so much. Good Evening All!

Thank you, great talk. I learned a lot.

Thank you!

Thank you!