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Grasses (Family Poaceae)Observer
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Unknown grass species found in an open lawn area in Lake Sammamish State Park. Likely a Poa spp.
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Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)Observer
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Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)Observer
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Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus)Observer
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Maple like leaves and white flowers.
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Trembling Aspen (Populus tremuloides)Observer
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A tree with a relatively thin trunk, white bark, and leaves that almost seem to sparkle in the wind.
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Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)Observer
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A small swallow with deep blue, almost iridescent coloring.
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Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)Observer
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A sparrow slightly smaller in size than the song sparrow. These birds have a distinct yellow line above their eyes.
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Snowberries (Genus Symphoricarpos)Observer
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A shrub with small green leaves in the shape of mittens.
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Pond and Box Turtles (Family Emydidae)Observer
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A relatively large species of turtle. They tend to spend most of their time on logs in the water.
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Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea)Observer
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A very common invasive species that thrive in wet environments.
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Common Ivy (Hedera helix)Observer
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A common invasive species in this area.
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Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)Observer
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Trees distinguished by their waxy leaves and tufts of cotton wrapped around its leaves.
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Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis)Observer
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Distinguished by its butterfly shaped leaves and orange berries. These plants thrive in wet environments.
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Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum)Observer
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A shrub with small pink flowers, similar in appearance to forget-me-nots.