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Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis)Observer
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Found in the parking lot at HEB near the outdoor plants
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Rough Greensnake (Opheodrys aestivus)Observer
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in a small tree. 4:30pm. 34% humidity
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
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this snake was in the road right after sunset. It was humid
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Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)Observer
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this snake was on the road around sunset. it was about a foot and a half long.
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Neotropic Cormorant (Nannopterum brasilianum)Observer
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There were several cormorants
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Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)Observer
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7 individuals near the side of the road.
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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)Observer
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Flock of approximately 15 individuals. Early morning about 9am
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Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)Observer
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I've seen this owl several times at twilight perched on the phone pole near the bend in the road.
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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)Observer
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I see a cardinal singing every morning in the same spot as in the photo. I think it's the same male
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Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma woodhouseii)Observer
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I saw two of these jays together. I see them all of the time carrying acorns. I think they are a breeding pair
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Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)Observer
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Male vermillion flycatcher
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)Observer
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A large flock of these birds were in the trees.
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Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)Observer
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It was an ice day and it was really cold and frozen.
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Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii)Observer
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I see two of these wrens in the same area every morning.
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Texas Cooter (Pseudemys texana)Observer
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Approximately 20 individuals on the bank and in the water. All of them appeared to be P. texana
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Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Dryobates scalaris)Observer
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Identified by the horizontal striping on its back, the size, and lack of crest. Male.
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Large White-headed Gulls (Genus Larus)Observer
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This gull was flying over the river. Identified by beak shape, body coloration, and black wing tips
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Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)Observer
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female downy in tree. Identified by small size, lateral white back stripe, short beak, and range map
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Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps)Observer
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About 3 individuals diving in the water on the river
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Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)Observer
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I was at common ford ranch when I spotted this kingfisher perched above the water. I was surprised to see this species since Austin was not in their range map.
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Couch's Spadefoot (Scaphiopus couchii)Observer
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These frogs emerged after a heavy rain and congregated around the ponds were they called.
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Texas Toad (Anaxyrus speciosus)Observer
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These toads were photographed in the same pond at night and the next morning (April 28). There had been a heavy rain that night.The male calling at night has many female toads surrounding him in the water. In contrast, when the other male was calling in the morning, most of the other toads were already in amplexus and there were no females around him.