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Darners (Family Aeshnidae)Observer
emenzDescription
I am not entirely sure about this identification, but I saw several very large dragonflies with what seemed like big blue stripes of coloring. They flew very fast and liked to land on grasses.
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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)Observer
emenzDescription
I could hear their unique song many times.
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Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)Observer
emenzDescription
Many large white butterflies and smaller orange butterflies pollinating many flowers
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Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)Observer
emenzDescription
Especially during the evening, many barn swallows flying over the swamp. Forked tails and orange belly.
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Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies (Order Agaricales)Observer
emenzDescription
Slim, fragile stems with texture different than their smooth cap. Bell shaped cap.
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Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri)Observer
emenzDescription
Light green, three dimensional growing pattern.
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Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis)Observer
emenzDescription
Salmonberry bushes along the western bank, and all around the swamp
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Oregon Ash (Fraxinus latifolia)Observer
emenzDescription
Many small and larger Oregon ash trees along the eastern shore of the swamp. Compound leaves.
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Western Redcedar (Thuja plicata)Observer
emenzDescription
Many small Western red cedars growing along the shore of Yesler Swamp.
