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Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)Observer
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I saw this young maple on my hike also. Im not sure what kind of maple it is.
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Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)Observer
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I saw this little baby poplar on a hike through the wood. It was small. But nice green leaves.
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Buckeyes and Horse-Chestnuts (Genus Aesculus)Observer
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I saw this baby tree on my hike through the woods. It was small and young.
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Family PolygyridaeObserver
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I spotted this little guy laying under a small tree. Its shell was very pretty, i thought it was a cool rock at first but when i moved it, the snail came out of the shell. It is very calm, not timid, it didnt run or go back in its shell.
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Green-legged Grasshoppers (Complex Melanoplus viridipes)Observer
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Im not exactly sure what type of grasshopper this is. It was jumping around the river banks at Nantahala. Im not positive, but it might be a baby. They were all very small in size. Also they were not scared of me when i approached them.
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Great Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum)Observer
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I went on a hike up and all around Nantahala and saw tons of them everywhere. They were not bloomed out yet, but the leaves were a pretty dark green color.
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Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)Observer
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I saw this little bird out the window at my grandmas house. It had a very long tail which was really cool. It was just sitting on the post before the rain storm we received.
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Wild Leeks (Complex Allium tricoccum)Observer
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On a hike I was able to find these nice Ramps. Nice green tops, with white bottoms. I did not dig any of them up because i was not going to use them, so i didnt want to waste them.
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Onions (Genus Allium)Observer
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I saw these wild onions on a hike. They have a very pretty green colored stem and a nice while bulb on the end.
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True Morels (Genus Morchella)Observer
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I went on a nice hike and found all of these. Some were easier to spot than others, but it wasnt hard. They have a very cool and interesting texture to them.
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Ferns (Class Polypodiopsida)Observer
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This beautiful plant is also found on the road going to my house. It is such a pretty color of green.
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Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense)Observer
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These beautiful bushes are lined up in the woods near the road to my house. The flowers are a beautiful pink color.
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Robin's-Plantain (Erigeron pulchellus)Observer
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I saw this beautiful flower as i was walking around the field behind my house.
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Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)Observer
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I caught this monster while i was fishing one night in the river. It was extremely aggressive and angry when we got it to the bank. It was quick to snap at the stick. We did not get very close.
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Brachyceran Flies (Suborder Brachycera)Observer
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Saw this little fly out on the railing of the porch. It was tiny like a baby. It wasnt scared of people. It didnt fly away when i got close. It only flew away when i made a fast movement but it came right back to the same spot.
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Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)Observer
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I saw this little bird trying to get to the bird feeder to eat. It was tiny and timid. When i approached it, it was very quick to fly away.
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)Observer
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I saw this bird playing and eating in the grass on my way to work. As i approached it, it poked its redish/orangeish belly out and looked around then flew off.
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Cottontail Rabbits (Genus Sylvilagus)Observer
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I saw this bunny on my way to work. It was very fast. I was only only able to capture two pictures before it ran away. It was just peacefully sitting and eating some grass. It ran when i tried to get closer.
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Hornets and Yellowjackets (Subfamily Vespinae)Observer
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I saw this yellow jacket going into its nest up at our porch light. It wasnt very friendly, but it didnt try to sting me.
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)Observer
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The Opossum was hit by a car. But I saw him on the road that goes to my house. It was a nice color of gray.
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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth (Malacosoma americana)Observer
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Saw this little caterpillar on top of the trashcan lid. I do believe it was dead. It has been in the same spot for several days. It was very beautiful in color.
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Eight-spotted Forester Moth (Alypia octomaculata)Observer
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As i was sweeping off the back deck i saw this beautiful colored moth. It had six spots on its black wings with an orange under body and legs. It was just sitting on the post.
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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth (Malacosoma americana)Observer
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I saw this little caterpillar as it was running across my step. It was very fast. It was gone before i could take more pictures of it. It had very beautiful colors. It was also long in length.
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Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)Observer
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I spotted this in the field behind my house blowing in the wind.
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Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)Observer
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This flower was growing in the field behind my house. It was a nice pretty flower.
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Metallic Sweat Bees (Subgenus Dialictus)Observer
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I found this little bee while i was trying to take a picture of a flower. He minded his own business. He never came off the flower to bother me. He was really tiny and cute.
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Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)Observer
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As I was running the lake, I also spotted these animals. They are very large animals, very aggressive as well. Not friendly. Loud voices.
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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)Observer
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As I was running the lake, I also say these beautiful geese. They were not friendly, very aggressive. They were in a large group of several different species of ducks.
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)Observer
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As i was running the lake i spotted these beautiful ducks playing in the water. They were very friendly, probably wanting some food. They were not scared of me, they got very close. Friendly as well.
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Eastern Raccoon (Procyon lotor ssp. lotor)Observer
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I found this Raccoon on the side of the road. It had been hit by a car. It had been dead for a few days i would say. It was a good size adult.