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Could it be a little blue heron (Egretta caerula)?
It does look quite small for a great blue heron
Looks very similar to the little egrets (Egretta garzetta) we have here on the Med, but I don't know if they are native to CA.
Hey, painted turtle is a name. You're not supposed to actually paint them! Hope it was non-toxic lead free paint.
Awesome!
Wow, very detailed camouflage