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Surfbird (Calidris virgata)Observer
mpaulsen16Description
Seen sitting on the ground during a snow storm
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Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta)Observer
gquittnerDescription
This one was found very near Colorado River in Grand Junction.
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Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii)Observer
mccreedyDescription
Courtship displays
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East African Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus ssp. africanus)Observer
wayneosbornDescription
Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania. I was working in early morning light from a boat on Lake Nzelekela when a crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) seized a Tilapia. 600 mm lens mounted on a Wimberley head and tripod. Natural Light. Pam Osborn image
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Early Hairstreak (Erora laeta)Observer
jwm57Description
***Rare, but potentially stable population at this location based on an observation just down the road here last May. Nectaring on fleabane with a Banded and a Striped hairstreak.
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Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor)Observer
raewynaDescription
Leucistic bird that appeared to have no black feathers at all.
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Grasshopper × Savannah Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum × Passerculus sandwichensis)Observer
zahnerphotoDescription
Grasshopper x ?
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henicorhinaDescription
Upper Limahuli Preserve, Kauai County, HI, USA. These are the only two photos I have
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Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda)Observer
tiwaneDescription
Watched this amazing bird hang out in the area for 5-10 minutes. What a privilege.
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Rosy-Finches and Asian Mountain-Finches (Genus Leucosticte)Observer
tomkennedyDescription
All three species!
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Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)Observer
johnkargesDescription
Melanistic juvenile (likely male based on size relative to the Great-tailed Grackle it was feeding upon). Verified by William Clark, and Lance and Jill Morrow. First observed by M. Silvas with me, and I shouted "melanistic Cooper's Hawk, OMG" as I identified the bird preliminarily, before submitting it to experts for review.
N31.070728 W-97.369269
JPK-2925
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Thymeleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum thymoides)Observer
mtbrooksDescription
Growing on dry east-facing hilltop above Wenas Creek.
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Genus TetragnathaObserver
polylepisDescription
This is a best guess...it has the right abdomen shape, but I guess many other orbweavers do as well (I am not an expert on arachnids by any stretch). Does not strike me as similar to Dolomedes sp.
Was engaged in a long battle with an ensnared damselfly, which eventually succumbed to envenoming. Unfortunately, due to the bright lighting and inability to shoot from a different angle, this is really the best shot I could get. Second photo is a tight crop of the spider from a different photo with greater exposure on the abdomen.
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American Badger (Taxidea taxus)Observer
twillrichardsonDescription
More stills from Toogee Sielsch. Super cool to see this mutualism in Tahoe!
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San Bernardino Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus ssp. modestus)Observer
paperplumDescription
Same individual observed here.
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Water Mites (Infraorder Hydrachnidia)Observer
andreacalaDescription
Host: Vivid Dancer.
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Stink Bugs, Shield Bugs, and Allies (Superfamily Pentatomoidea)Observer
sarahhecocksDescription
Not sure of the feather or the eggs.
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California Swollenstinger Scorpion (Anuroctonus pococki)Observer
kgarrettDescription
Western Bluebird with scorpion prey; this observation is for the scorpion
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Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus)Observer
henicorhinaDescription
With @cypseloides
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Four-spotted Owlfly (Ululodes quadripunctatus)Observer
ohlhughesDescription
Owlfly larvae.
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Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus)Observer
mosesaubreyDescription
someones lovebird escaped i assume
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Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis ssp. alleganiensis)Observer
msimon2252Description
Approximately 16 inches
