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Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus)Observer
jeffslackDescription
Is this the mystical cock hopper, or something else?
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Eastern Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus ssp. zibethicus)Observer
dongminsungDescription
Confirm?
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Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)Observer
aitherDescription
On the left.
Avian version of this photo.
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)Observer
raymieDescription
Bird apartment building. This observation is for the nest on top of the box.
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Bald-faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)Observer
susnyderDescription
Bald-faced Hornets built their nest around this boot thrown over a utility wire on a backroad near the Village of Howard
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Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)Observer
jacqui-nzDescription
Flew down and landed on the screen. I quickly searched for the species so it could be with its kin ;-)
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Northern Red-shafted Flicker (Colaptes auratus ssp. cafer)Observer
terrilldactyl
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House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)Observer
weecorbieDescription
Including an awkward juvenile with no tailfeathers.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
naturelover66Description
I’m a novice birder and struggling to identify this bird who was hunting over the hill behind my garden. Is it a juvenile red-tailed hawk or is it a northern harrier as they have also been seen in the area. In some of the photos (which I wish were better) you can see something hanging from its leg. Probably a twig but it did make me wonder if it was a jess. Just a thought...
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Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus)Observer
krechols13Description
First time I've ever gotten a good look at one of these! Little guy was singing happily.
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Chestnut-backed Chickadee (Poecile rufescens)Observer
abersbirdDescription
Tentative.
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Teasels (Genus Dipsacus)Observer
greenrosettasDescription
Non-native to California.
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Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae)Observer
coco_claireDescription
First 5 photos of this Leucistic Hummingbird are from June 28, 2017, first sighting in Palm Desert, CA. The last 4 photos are from August 16, 2017. This gorgeous creature is so friendly with a huge personality. It comes when called and eats one gnat after another with so much to say! I feel he/she likes the yard because the concrete walls and house are painted bright white making this hummer feel protected. Keep in mind there are no feeders on the property. 1. Can you please help me identify the type of Leucistic this is. 2. Male or female? 3. Does this Hummingbird look healthy? I've noticed possible missing feathers on its wings. I'm not sure if it has worsened over time.Thank you :) all photos are mine and taken by me, Nicole Campanaro
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Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)Observer
anudibranchmomDescription
Territorial angel. Leucistic, massively cute, and possibly the most photographed bird in Santa Cruz EVER -- and now I know why. Note the white eyelashes!!! Awww.
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Rainbow Scarab (Phanaeus vindex)Observer
janetwrightDescription
On dog scat, lawn adjoining pine savanna
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
michaelwestDescription
An observer during the Women's March,
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Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula)Observer
dubhDescription
Oblivious to anything else, these two fought.
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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)Observer
liliumtbnDescription
(Observation for Stoat: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/45181524)
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Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps)Observer
kent_ozmentDescription
I've never seen this behavior before. I thought it was a turtle at first glance. It stayed in this position until I had completely passed by, them emerged an flew toward the clutch observed nearby.
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Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea)Observer
jonnysperlingDescription
Had a smaller crest and slight red coloring with some grey patches. Tried my best to lighten the picture.
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Tropical Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus)Observer
cristianrialDescription
Bosque denso
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Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina)Observer
sdz456Description
At my feeder, a Chipping Sparrow feeding a Brown-headed Cowbird
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Spalding Peafowl (Pavo cristatus × muticus)Observer
finaticDescription
Peacocks
Miami-Dade County, Florida
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Domestic Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata var. domestica)Observer
zroskophPlace
Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd, Key West, FL 33040, USA (Google, OSM)
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Geminaria canalisObserver
kuedaDescription
a) The jumping spider resemblance is insane. b) The range of sizes among adults is insane. What is up with this fly.
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Julia Skimmer (Orthetrum julia)Observer
siyabongadumaDescription
A Gragonfly.
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Florida Horse Conch (Triplofusus giganteus)Observer
joemdoDescription
Really big specimen. Returned to the seagrass.
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Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla)Observer
confuoco311Description
These guys had such good camouflage! Little brown birdie with black and white on the wing. Hopping around eating something on the ground.
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Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe)Observer
sheliahargisDescription
Not sure what is going on but this is the fourth birder that I know of who has had a phoebe perch on their binoculars or on their person at Commons Ford.
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California Gull (Larus californicus)Observer
tothemaxDescription
dead on the beach
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Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata)Observer
sarkaDescription
Window strike. Bird later flew off.
