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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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Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)Observer
nilshelstromDescription
With an Eastern Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta ssp. picta) riding around on its back! Observation here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39611588.
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Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)Observer
annkatrinroseDescription
These cuties were growing like weeds all over the unused campsites in the closed-off portion of the campground. I guess they like disturbed areas with no to little competition from other plants.
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Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis)Observer
cindyolearyDescription
Chipmunk feeding at St Elmo !
Catching up with old photos :-)
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Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)Observer
davidemartinDescription
No, they only have two sets of wings, not three.
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Atlantic Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major ssp. torreyi)Observer
kitemongooseDescription
A+ KEG STAND
Different bird, same day (they were chasing each other off): https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103987988
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Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)Observer
karen5lundDescription
A Herring Gull perched on a sign (later on the ground) at Great Kills Park, Gateway National Recreation Area
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Milbert's Tortoiseshell (Aglais milberti)Observer
davidemartinDescription
The temperature was in the low 50F, with gusty winds to 20 mph, with filtered sunlight through a high overcast. This observation was made 4 hours and 46 minutes after sunrise into the first full day of Spring. A great way to start the Butterfly season!
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)Observer
cheriphillipsDescription
American Robin
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American Beaver (Castor canadensis)Observer
davidemartinDescription
There is a war going on in Wheatridge Greenbelt between a single beaver and the entire corps of rangers. The beaver has been felling large willows and if it doesn’t complete the task overnight, the rangers rush in and surround the willow with a wire fence. The rangers are also busy putting fences around undamaged trees that the beaver has yet to gnaw.
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Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea)Observer
cjfriedmanDescription
This dragonfly was seen perched on a reed in a small pond formed by Wonderland Creek in northeast Boulder. Rare in Colorado.
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Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum)Observer
finaticDescription
Boulder County, Colorado, US
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) and Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum).
Blue Dasher observation
http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/3748793
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Dark-shouldered Leaftail (Phyllogomphoides insignatus)Observer
mangoverdeDescription
This dragonfly was hovering over the intersection of a sandy run that had formed along a forest trail and a seep that crossed the trail as it went downslope towards a small river.
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Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)Observer
owlshead-wrenDescription
FINALLY got a good picture of one of the two flickers that's been in my yard.
