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Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)Observer
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Snake was preparing to shed it's skin so eye's were completely clouded over and it release a potent musk from it's body when held.
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
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Very furry body that plays a role in pollination.
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Northern Spreadwing (Lestes disjunctus)Observer
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Very slender flying creature with very large blue eyes.
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Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)Observer
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Relatively large bodied bee that has a completely black abdomen with a single black dot in the center of it's thorax.
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Common Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)Observer
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Plant expresses small purple flowers with very small petals. Pollinators seem to be especially fond of them.
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Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum)Observer
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Chilli peppers were a variety of shades between orange and purple. They did not taste very hot but did have the characteristic watery pepper flavor.
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Aloe acutissimaObserver
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Plant leaves are smooth and soft. As if one stuffed a really thick Ziploc bag with jelly. The edges of the leaves are also jagged and sharp.
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White Oak (Quercus alba)Observer
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Leaves undulate along the edges but do not make sharp edges. Holes were prevalent due to leaf miners.
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Stick Insects (Order Phasmida)Observer
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Creature is brown and moves in a relatively slow and jerky manner. Legs fall off readily so handle with care. Beyond that, it generally resembles a stick.
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Banded Tussock Moth (Halysidota tessellaris)Observer
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In caterpillar stage this insect's brown body is covered in a white fur with two black horn like protrusions at both ends of it's body.
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European Holly (Ilex aquifolium)Observer
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This plant's leaves have a smooth feel with a glossy appearance. The edges of the leaves also undulate in sharp points.
