artist conk found nearby the parking area, growing on downed wood, several of these were found in various sizes, all around 4-6 inches in diameter
found roadside near our parking area just off Index road.
distinctive flower-under-the-leaves structure, found growing epithetically on some downed logs, as well as nearby directly under douglas fir trees
Spiney wood ferns were large ferns found in the understory near some stumps in large numbers.
A few individuals of this species were scattered around the under-story, towering over the false lily of the valley.
These plants covered much of the ground in an area where the canopy of the forest was disturbed and incomplete, letting light through.
Licorice fern found in great numbers on trees around this area.
a small plant with crimson flowers, when the leaves were tasted, there was a distinct sour, lemon flavor.
a small plant with interesting brown sores on the leaves. several other individuals also had these on their leaves
One individual was found trekking along the vehicle path toward the grass coming from the parking area.
An interesting configuration of fronds for this sword fern; it was found above the floodplain, near one of the roads.
An Invasive plant found in the floodplain of this natural area. large areas were taken over by fields of these tall plants.
distinctive flowers on this honeysuckle stand out as a distinguishing characteristic, only a few individuals were seen on this trip.
Saskatoon was one of only a few flowering shrubs found here at this time.
Thimbleberry was spread out as some of the varying ground cover plants throughout this location
several individuals of hazelnut were here, as one of many species found near the parking area at this location.
Cascara among many other species near the parking area at this park.
Vine Maple growing alongside parking area.
Found on campus growing in wide area in wood chips, with several mushrooms throughout contiguous wood chip area, many 'fairy rings' were growing suggesting multiple individual colonies.
A dead male earwig found among chopped wood at the UW farm.
Pink slime mould, also known as Pink Bubble Gum Fungus. growing on deadwood near UW's permaculture garden.
yellow lichen growing on concrete, spotty growth in several small patches near UW greenhouse entrance.
this Painted turtle was seen sunning on a small island in the Nisqually River Delta.
Immature flowering structures of a Big Leaf Maple. some seeds are still attached in the background.
One great blue heron was seen flying low along the delta near the dike pathway, stopping periodically, appearing to search for food.
seen from very far distance with a spotting scope, this bald eagle was overlooking the delta from a perch far to the north. Another observation of a bald eagle was earlier that day, spotted in flight near the southern region of the delta.
seen from very far distance with a spotting scope, this bald eagle was overlooking the delta from a perch far to the north. Another observation of a bald eagle was earlier that day, spotted in flight near the southern region of the delta.
Duck found near dike pathway, this individual was moving slowly, and nearly constantly tipped forward with its head underwater.
Frog found on dike pathway it immediately darted into the grass when approached, but was gingerly captured, photographed, and released.
