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American Water Frogs (Genus Lithobates)Observer
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5 inches across; large population of tadpole and adults in Woodend Sanctuary pond -> considered invasive in this small habitat due to unauthorized release of bullfrog tadpoles by local school teacher on multiple occasions
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Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)Observer
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Eggs were found in the Woodend Sanctuary pond and adult was found in leaf litter near the pond during a staff spring cleanup of the sanctuary grounds
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Barbara's Mining Bee (Andrena barbara)Observer
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Woodend Sanctuary has a large population of these ground dwelling solitary bees in the lawns and east meadow.
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Eastern Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus)Observer
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Growing in wetlands near Woodend Sanctuary pond.
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Eastern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus)Observer
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'lead backed'
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Drone Flies and Allies (Subfamily Eristalinae)Observer
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rat-tailed maggot, larva of European hoverfly found in Woodend Sanctuary pond
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Moss Phlox (Phlox subulata)Observer
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Blair Native Plant Garden
