Observations by jinam22

In the less dense areas of my location at Discovery park it consisted of mostly of various grass type such as the quack grass, and also fields covered with clovers as well. Apologies, I don't know why my photos are sideways.

Field bindweed also common known as "morning glory" spotted at the Washington Park Arboretum. Though it may be aesthetically pleasing the morning glory is a very common invasive species in many places.

A few big leaf maples around the location of my final at Discovery park. About average height and I also noted that the big leaf maples were only found on one side of my location, heavily covered with sword ferns while the other side was more of an open area with very few trees and mainly grass.

A female white-tailed deer in the backyard of my cousins house. Though there is a natural forest behind these houses I was told many of the deer are comfortable with the people because they feed them so much.

A patch of turkey tail mushrooms found on a fallen log at Ravenna Park. I was on my way to a friends house near Ravenna park and decided to take a walk through it to do some natural history. The patch on the top seems to be old and dying compared to the patch of mushrooms on the bottom who are brighter in a sense of color.

Common gull (seagull) observed walking in the grass at the quad (UW) eating what ever it can find in the grass. This gull was very timid compared to the other gulls who seem to very some what comfortable around people.

Crow observed near Drumheller fountain at the University of Washington perched on the back of a truck. This crow was observed flying around this area, and was most likely scouting out for food near the garbage can where it can rummage for food.

Hypochaeris Radicata found by the street side on 11th Ave NE on my walk home after a day of class. Initially I immediately assumed that this was dandelion, but after some helpful comments and further inspection, I decided it was Hypochaeris, or commonly known as false dandelion or catsear. Some features that helped me decide that this was false dandelion has the fuzzy base leafs, and also the "non-waxy" stem.

Western red cedar observed near a small forested area near Rainier vista at the University of Washington. The western red cedar was easily identifiable with its dark red bark, and also the fact that many cones are drop near its base gives it an indication that it's a coniferous tree, and also helps people narrow down there options when trying to identify the tree.

Observed during the forbs/wildflower tour at the Union Bay natural area. The common vetch is a small forb that is actually used as a nitrogen fixing plant. There are many scattered throughout UBNA near the trails, but is actually considered a weed rather than a flower.