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Eastern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus)Observer
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A slender, moist specimen, approx. 3 inches in length found among some dead leaves on the mixed hardwood forest floor after a 1 inch rain had fallen. Unusually warm temperature of 56 degrees F on this January 4 date. Small blue flecks along the length of its body.
Not sure about this ID, so feedback welcomed!
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Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)Observer
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captured with game camera near a stream.
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Zabulon Skipper (Lon zabulon)Observer
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In small field of grasses and wildflowers, surrounded by mixed hardwood/pine forest
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Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor)Observer
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Gray tree frog on a window pane at night exhibiting the variability of color that is characteristic of Hyla versicolor. The light colored patch under the eye and the orange colored patch under the rear legs are characteristics of this species. The photo of the underside of the frog shows the extent of the orange color on the hind legs. Many of these frogs can be heard calling near our pond every year in the spring.
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American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus)Observer
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Some of the dozen or so American toads mating in a newly constructed pond before adult fish populations were established. String of eggs is visible in photo with the two pairs mating side by side.
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Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)Observer
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Found near small 6x12 ft ornamental pool with minnows, eastern newts, green frogs and bull frog
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Swallowtails and Parnassians (Family Papilionidae)Observer
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Seen on a butterfly bush, about 200 yds from stream bottomland with abundant numbers of spicebush.
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Pawpaw Webworm Moth (Omphalocera munroei)Observer
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For the last couple of years in late summer these caterpillars have consumed most of the leaves on these small paw paw trees. The first picture shows one inside the leaf roller 'cocoon' I have opened up. It has a red streak down the back and both sides.
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Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis)Observer
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Black rat snakes of all sizes are very common here. Black racer, copperhead and timber rattler much less so with only one specimen of each seen during the past 12 years in this area.
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Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus)Observer
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Found in a wood pile near a pond. Very gentle.
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Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)Observer
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A good population of wild turkeys are here year around.
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American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)Observer
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This bear had been raiding a pear tree. We are aware of interactions with fruit trees, bird feeders, garbage or livestock once or twice a year here.
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Bobcat (Lynx rufus)Observer
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Captured by game camera, Additional photos were capture in Feb, 2013, Dec. 2015, and Mar. and Dec. 2016 at the same site.
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Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)Observer
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Black vulture on eggs in second story of abandoned outbuilding. This site has been used for nesting for at least 10 years, probably longer. They fledge in early July and stay around with parents for some weeks after that. We see them visiting their house occasionally through January and February.
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Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)Observer
ken229Description
Egg mass in small 6X12 ft artificial pool in natural setting, containing minnows, at least 8 spotted salamanders, many eastern newts, and multiple frog species. All amphibians found pool naturally. Fathead minnows were added to control mosquitoes and provide bait for fishing.
