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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)Observer
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The osprey landed in a tree on the wooded side of the yard. It flew from across the field and was alert and still for about 2 minutes
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Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis ssp. astyanax)Observer
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The butterfly landed on a bush in the yard and did several wing flaps. Flew to a nearby branch and landed for about 30 seconds before taking off
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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)Observer
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The heron was in between being alert with its head erect and grooming. It was in a grassy area that overlooked a lake.
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European Earwig Complex (Complex Forficula auricularia)Observer
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Unknown insect was crawling up a wall. Tried to put a pencil tip between pinschers and did not receive a reaction. Started to walk away.
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Shorebirds and Allies (Order Charadriiformes)Observer
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Seagull was on a rock with plastic attached to its right foot. Was trying to get it off with beak. Flew to another rock and was alert.
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Typical Seedeaters and Seed-Finches (Genus Sporophila)Observer
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The finch appeared to be male due to its colorful and bright feathers. It landed on a bird feeder outside my kitchen window. It foraged for approximately one minute before flying off to its nest nearby.
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Common Brush-tailed Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)Observer
colleenroyDescription
Possum was slowly making its way across the road as I was driving. I slowed down and it continued to make its way across the road.
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Eastern Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo ssp. silvestris)Observer
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The turkey was outside of my parked car making its way across an open grassy area.
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Harvestmen (Order Opiliones)Observer
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The spider was making its way across a tiled floor
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Giant Canada Goose (Branta canadensis ssp. maxima)Observer
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A goose and three chicks were crossing the road from a densely wooded area to a small pond.
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Groundhog (Marmota monax)Observer
colleenroyDescription
A woodchuck was digging in a grassy open area and became alert at the sight of me. As I continued to approach the woodchuck, it ran into a burrow in a nearby tree. I went up to the burrow and the woodchuck was sticking its head out of the burrow hole.
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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)Observer
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The cardinal flew across the street from a tall tree and landed in a pine tree across the road.
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Deer (Family Cervidae)Observer
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A male deer crossed the dirt road coming from the lake and heading towards the woods across other side of the road in the evening around 22:20.
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Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)Observer
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A white moth was hovering an outdoor light. It made several wing flaps over the course of about 1.5 minutes.
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Beetles (Order Coleoptera)Observer
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As I was skimming the water in my swimming pool, I noticed a Japanese beetle swimming in the water rapidly trying to climb its way up the side of the pool.
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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)Observer
colleenroyDescription
The heron was alert and its head and neck were erect. It was standing in shallow water, observing the lake.
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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)Observer
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Bird was crossing a over walkway carrying seed in its mouth.
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Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)Observer
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Squirrel was climbing down the trunk of a tree and then became alert once it was on the ground.
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)Observer
colleenroyDescription
A male mallard was sleeping on the edge of a pond and then made its way into the pond to swim. It then came out of the pond to forage.
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American Water Frogs (Genus Lithobates)Observer
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The green frog was in shallow water, not moving.
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)Observer
colleenroyDescription
An adult female mallard and a young mallard made their way from a grassy area where they were laying down to a pond.
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Shrews, Moles, Hedgehogs, and Allies (Order Eulipotyphla)Observer
colleenroyDescription
At approximately 15:00, while mowing the lawn, I spotted a mole scurrying through the uncut tall grass making its way into a garden, burying itself under mulch.
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Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)Observer
colleenroyDescription
Caterpillar was on windshield of car at approximately 21:30. After driving about 5 miles, the caterpillar curled up into a ball and fell off windshield while driving.
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Coyote (Canis latrans)Observer
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Coyote emerged from pasture land at sunset and trotted across the yard to a wooded area.
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Mammals (Class Mammalia)Observer
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Animal was climbing along fence and eventually went on the ground and went under some brush.
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New World Orioles (Genus Icterus)Observer
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Orange oriole was spotted as it landed on a bird feeder. For approximately 2 minutes, the oriole foraged on seeds from the feeder, then flew away.
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New World Sparrows (Family Passerellidae)Observer
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5 Sparrow birds were flying in sporadic patterns for about 15 minutes as I was mowing the lawn. They would fly near to the ground and come very close to me and sharply change direction as they approached me.
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Giant Canada Goose (Branta canadensis ssp. maxima)Observer
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An adult female and 2 chicks were walking towards a small pond.
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)Observer
colleenroyDescription
Robin was foraging along a stone wall and made its way across the driveway. Was very hesitant to continue on with foraging once it spotted me. Shortly after making a quick escape, it flew away and landed in a nearby tree.
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Groundhog (Marmota monax)Observer
colleenroyDescription
The woodchuck emerged from a burrow nearby a bush. It was in a open grassy area walking slowly towards a wooded area.
