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Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca)Observer
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Observed a foraging greater yellowlegs. It had yellow, long legs with a long slightly pointed bill, and a light tan/white belly. It was walking on the shoreline in less than 2 inch deep water. Occasionally putting its bill in the water for a few seconds.
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Roosevelt Elk (Cervus canadensis ssp. roosevelti)Observer
camiewestfallDescription
Elk were observed using camera traps. Traps were set in the middle of an old road and was baited with apples and a tuna can.
Small herd of about 7 individuals.
One mature bull (approx. 3 years old) and a harem of 3 mature cows (each over 4 years old) with 3 yearling calves.
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Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)Observer
camiewestfallDescription
Squirrel was observed from camera trap data. It was seen in a clearing about 10 meter to the west of the main road.
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Rough-skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa)Observer
camiewestfallDescription
Rough skinned newt was found beside trail to Jawbone Flats. Most likely an adult male.
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Northern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea)Observer
camiewestfallDescription
Juvenile alligator lizard found inside the Tillamook Forest Center staff office. This was one of 3 observations inside the building over a 2 week period. Juveniles have a more shiny, gold coloration. This one was missing the tip of its tail and must have lost it escaping from a predator.
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Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii)Observer
camiewestfallDescription
Adults (2) were found by turning rocks in the creek-bed near Lookout Creek. Rocks were 3-5 meters from the creek itself. They are an orange-yellow color with large black eyes.
One juvenile was found in secondary growth forest in a mossy area with lots of woody debris. Juvenile was over 1/4 mi from Lookout Creek or any other stream. Juvenile coloration does not resemble adult coloration and juvenile are have a dark background with mottle gray, speckled pattern. They also have a partially yellow tail starting at the tip which fades to the black background. They also have yellow accents where the legs join the body.
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Rough-skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa)Observer
camiewestfallDescription
Rough skinned newt larva in the water catchment pond. There were about 5 observed sitting at the bottom of the pond. 4 adults were also spotted in the pond.
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Wolf Spiders (Family Lycosidae)Observer
camiewestfallDescription
Wolf spiders were found on the prairie at The Land Institute.
They were seen during the day, at night (more active at night), and their burrow nests in the ground.
Close up of the face in it's burrow as well as the photo of the one with babies on its back.
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Great Egret (Ardea alba)Observer
camiewestfallDescription
Huge white heron standing and hunting in large pond. It has a large yellow/orange bill with long orange legs.
There is also a great blue heron in the background.