Flora and Fauna
In spring, wildflowers are abundant, including Chinese Houses, monkeyflowers, California Poppy, goldfields, and several species of mustard and lupine. There are many bird species, and California ground squirrels, skunks and black-tailed deer are common. Coyotes and mountain lions visit the park, though are unlikely to be seen by visitors. A well-equipped Visitors' Center has a complete list of plants and birds to be seen in the park. Common amphibians and reptiles include the California red-legged frog, Pacific tree frog, California newt Diablo Range garter snake, Western rattlesnake and San Francisco Alligator lizard.
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