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Tufted × Black-crested Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor × atricristatus)Observer
ericisley
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Coppery Dancer (Argia cuprea)Observer
greglasleyDescription
Miller Creek at confluence with Nueces River,
Edwards Co., Texas
25 June 2019
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Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)Observer
itmndeborahDescription
An empty flower pot filled with cool dirt sure feels good in the 108 degree heat!
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Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)Observer
itmndeborahDescription
with prey
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Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena)Observer
sambiologyDescription
Lots of bird activity this morning in the backyard!
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Selys' Sundragon (Helocordulia selysii)Observer
greglasleyDescription
Selys' Sundragon
Helocordulia selysii
male
Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area,
Anderson Co., Texas
31.9817 -095.8884
first county record
12 March 2011
2 shots posted
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Blue-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum ambiguum)Observer
briangoodingDescription
Male Sympetrum ambiguum transferring sperm from gonopores to secondary genitalia
Less than 30 seconds after disengaging from the wheel position with a female this male perched nearby above her, periodically flying off to guard her, then returning to this perch to replenish his secondary genitalia with sperm.
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Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin)Observer
jcochran706Description
Continuing bird...
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
lovebirderDescription
Check out this beauty!
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
oddfitzDescription
Leucistic Red-Tailed Hawk
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Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus)Observer
cristianrialDescription
Bosque denso
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Desert Firetail (Telebasis salva)Observer
itmndeborahDescription
Newly emerged Desert Firetail drying his wings
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Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)Observer
kathrynwells333Description
Fall Socially Distant BioBlitz 2021
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Kennedy's Emerald (Somatochlora kennedyi)Observer
nbdragonflyguyDescription
New species for Albert County
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Mexican Pinyon (Pinus cembroides)Observer
gcwarblerDescription
Another tree which made a scenic choice of where to germinate and grow.
Scanned from 35mm Ektachrome slide.
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Glorious Jewel Scarab (Chrysina gloriosa)Observer
gcwarblerDescription
I had been in awe of beetles like this ever since I saw them in a museum tray many years ago, but suffice it to say that when I encountered this one in the field for the first time, it was..."glorious"!
Scanned from 35mm Ektachrome slide.
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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)Observer
jblindeDescription
It looks like the larger fish has a second, smaller fish, in its mouth. The GBH made several attempts to swallow this fish before finally succeeding.
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)Observer
tadamcochranDescription
Alysa caught a baby possum.
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Variable Dancer (Argia fumipennis)Observer
briangoodingDescription
Male Argia fumipennis being predated by male Erythemis simplicicollis
I was taking photos of the Attenuated Bluet and these flew right up next to me.
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Golden-cheeked Warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia)Observer
oddfitzDescription
Quick trip to a friends Bosque County ranch to see if the GCW's had arrived. They were there and singing in force. Along with quiet a few BW Warblers and Chipping Sparrows.
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Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana)Observer
jblindeDescription
Yes, I went birding in the below freezing weather- it wasn't too bad as long as the wind wasn't blowing. The birds were quite active although they didn't necessarily want to stand still and pose. LLELA- Cottonwood Trail
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Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina)Observer
ericisleyDescription
Seems to be large prey for such a small Green lynx spider
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Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)Observer
briangoodingDescription
Two male Calopteryx maculata sparring over territory
I took 30-40 shots absolutely certain I would have at least one stunning shot out of the sequence but this heavy crop was the only shot that looked like it was taken on purpose...
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Genus UlulodesObserver
lovebirderDescription
These sprang from the eggs laid on the wall that my moth lights shine on 9 days ago:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/49849985
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Western Slimy Salamander (Plethodon albagula)Observer
oddfitzDescription
Left
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Ozark Clubtail (Gomphurus ozarkensis)Observer
oddfitzDescription
@greglasley this was on the side of the building that @jwn and I was staying at. Thinking it's G. ozarkensis. Thoughts?
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Varied Bunting (Passerina versicolor)Observer
greglasleyDescription
Varied Bunting
Passerina versicolor
male
(rare record in this area)
Las Colmenas Ranch
near McCook,
Hidalgo Co., Texas
5 May 2006
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Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons)Observer
greglasleyDescription
male Golden-fronted Woodpecker enjoying a bath.
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
alchemist2000Description
This bird flew over, headed back in the direction of its nest on the other side of the dam. As seen in the second picture, there were crows in hot pursuit.
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Eared Treehopper (Archasia auriculata)Observer
sambiologyDescription
Loads of bugs showed up at the black lights tonight! Lots of diversity and abundance. :)
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Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)Observer
briangoodingDescription
Teneral female Celithemis elisa below exuviae
Took at daytrip out of DFW to get away.
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Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens)Observer
sambiologyDescription
What a nice morning -- big time thanks to Taylor for letting me check out the black-throated blue warbler that's sticking around his place. Stopped briefly at Harry Moss Park too.
