Parrot Project of the San Joaquin Valley - This research effort was initiated in late August of 1998. Censusing and researching the effects of the naturalized species, Rose-ringed Parakeets, in Bakersfield and the surrounding communities. 

Rose-ringed Parakeets © Alison Sheehey

Introduced Species - This research is just the beginning of an effort to census and catalogue the effects of naturalized plant and animal species in Kern County. Eventually it will include natural histories of each introduction.

KERN COUNTY SENSITIVE SPECIES   -   This list includes official and non-official plants and animals. Not all of Kern County Endangered and special status species are found on official lists. Several species of special concern to local biologists will be found on this list as well as the "official species". With county government demonstrating little regard for reasonable planning, these sensitive species likely will be threatened with extinction at some point in the not too distant future.

Giant Kangaroo Rat © Alison Sheehey

PHOTO CHECKLIST OF BIRDS OF KERN COUNTY - All of the birds recently recorded in Kern County, a peer reviewed checklist. Status and distribution, and subspecies information and photos of each species slowly being added.

Western Screech Owl © Alison Sheehey

PHOTO CHECKLIST OF AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES OF KERN COUNTY - All of the herps of the county with photos of many. This list includes the subspecies.

 Gilbert's Skink © Alison Sheehey

Raccoon © Alison Sheehey

STATUS AND DISTRIBUTION OF MAMMALS OF KERN COUNTY -  Kern County mammals to subspecies, status and distribution are being added slowly. Compiled from over 15000 museum specimens - field verification ongoing by Alison Sheehey.

PHOTO CHECKLIST OF MAMMALS OF KERN COUNTY - As the opportunity arises I photograph or draw and then add the illustration next to the species name. 

Kern Fish

All of the native and non-native fish found in Kern County waters. Some photos/illustrations with status and distribution information. Synonyms and scientific species names hyperlinked to ITIS website.

Sacramento Sucker © Alison Sheehey

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