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Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)Observer
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While on the river canoeing today with the family :)
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Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)Observer
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So excited to see these little ones grow from the nest to starting to investigate the ground below!
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Fire Pink (Silene virginica)Observer
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A friend of mine spotted this out walking. Wasn't sure what species is so I'm hoping someone can help!
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
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So excited that the frost on Monday night/Tuesday morning didn't take an effect on the foraging of the honeybees!
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
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Saw my favorite out today foraging through the dandelions. Spring has OFFICIALLY arrived!
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Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis)Observer
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Singing it's sweet little 'Chicka-dee-dee-dee-dee-dee-dee' song this afternoon. Must be loving the warmer spring weather!
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)Observer
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Always a wonderful sign that spring is here! Out today enjoying the moist ground in search of earthworms.
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Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)Observer
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Heard em out in the yard this afternoon. This is our famous neighborhood Mockingbird! It's got so many beautiful songs!
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Crocuses (Genus Crocus)Observer
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Yah! Spring is finally here. The first day we've had with temps above 70 :)
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Woodland Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus)Observer
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We've planted the early crocus to help promote pollination for early visiting pollinators in our neighborhood. They've begun blooming even thought it's been so cold out!