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White Ibis (Eudocimus albus)Observer
akilaverseDescription
enjoying goldfish crackers
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Green-striped Grasshopper (Chortophaga viridifasciata)Observer
rinaturalistDescription
A lil’ cutie and a nice surprise to find. I’d think it was pretty late to find one of these guys.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
tiller-bugDescription
Still kicking
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Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)Observer
collin_mpDescription
Late swallow, most marks seem to point to TRES. Faint band across breast is somewhat interesting
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Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. sirtalis)Observer
caterpillar511Description
Two of two
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Lesser Pocket-Moss (Fissidens bryoides)Observer
crobillardDescription
Plants are variable and seem to intergrade between F. bryoides and F. minutulus. Any ID help appreciated.
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Tacuazín (Didelphis virginiana)Observer
gatorhawkDescription
That's a funny-looking cat!
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Voles, Lemmings, and Muskrats (Subfamily Arvicolinae)Observer
ncb1221Description
Warning: don't scroll past the first picture if you are sensitive
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Small Mousetail Moss (Myurella julacea)Observer
alexgraeffDescription
shady crevice in bedrock near lakeshore
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Smooth Greensnake (Opheodrys vernalis)Observer
curioussproutDescription
Requesting ID confirmation
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Calliergon Moss (Drepanocladus trifarius)Observer
keir1Description
Costate and gorgeous
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Limpkin (Aramus guarauna)Observer
whateverwatcherDescription
Amazing to see one here!
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Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus)Observer
riverahlquistDescription
caught large wolf spider
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Wavy Starburst Moss (Atrichum altecristatum)Observer
rroutledgeDescription
12-20-20
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Wavy Starburst Moss (Atrichum altecristatum)Observer
dsmorrisDescription
Striped midrib fills less than 1/4 of leaf width. Toothed leaf. Found on shaded, wet lawn. Stem base has rust-colored fuzz.
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Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes)Observer
riverahlquistDescription
eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S135243015
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Fountain Apple-Moss (Philonotis fontana)Observer
keir1Description
On eroding mineral soil next to creek
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Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)Observer
whateverwatcherDescription
A young 'un!
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Bristly Haircap Moss (Polytrichum piliferum)Observer
kadeyaDescription
Location: Mima Mounds
Weather: Overcast with sun breaks, 55F.
Habitat: Prairie mounds.
Substrate: Rocky soil.
Notes: Acrocarp; short turf, plants to 2.5cm. Leaves spirally arranged; lanceolate; green above, purple below; clusters at top .5cm of plant. Long, white, squiggly awns distinctive. Papery calyptra and 4-angled capsule. Clumps seemingly separated by sex.
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Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris)Observer
odddaveDescription
Also a gray treefrog. They're business partners.
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Wavy-leaf Moss (Plagiomnium ciliare)Observer
dvikseDescription
Growing in wet grass/soil at edge of woods
