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White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys)Observer
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A small flock of 6 or 7 flew out of brush and into water to bathe.
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Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus)Observer
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Was observed near Spokane river.Observed it had a nest in small tree so left area as to not disturb further.
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Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)Observer
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Was drumming on power pole.Later flew to tree where photographed.Two observed.
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Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus)Observer
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Noted insects stuck to beak.
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Orbweavers (Family Araneidae)Observer
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Observed quiet a number spiders many actively spinning,repairing webs above water on all along edge of bridge.
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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)Observer
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Feeding on flowers in garden.
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Common Green Darner (Anax junius)Observer
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Spotted resting on low grass after rain.Flew away after a minute or two.
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Cabbage White (Pieris rapae)Observer
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Numerous butterflies observed on and around damp sandy soil on edge of large open field. Open field has extensive ? yellow flowers blooming.
Birds observed feeding on these butterflys in field.
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Genus PontiaObserver
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Observed on sunny warm day in open area feeding on Knapweed blossoms.
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White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata)Observer
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Observed resting under a wood pallet below security light.
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Long-toed Salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum)Observer
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Found crawling on a friends driveway during a warm spell in January. Drumheller Springs with seasonal ponds is nearby.
Photo does not show the true color of olive yellow stripe on back.
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Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)Observer
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Several birds observed feeding on Knapweed seed near Spokane river.
Very active despite cold about 10 F.
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Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)Observer
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Small flock of birds seen feeding on ground eating seeds blown out of Ponderosa Pine trees by strong winds. Next to Spokane River at Sullivan Park. Clear and cold about 15F.
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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)Observer
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Observed late morning on ground and in brush next to small creek. Quite active.
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Signal Crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus)Observer
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Observed in shallow area 1-2 feet deep with rocky bottom.
Was quite active moving across a area of about 15 feet while I observed during a lunch break.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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Observed perched on power pole next to open field in industrial area.
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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)Observer
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Seen feeding on berries in shrubs in river channel.
Thinking a Bohemian waxwing?
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Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola)Observer
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Observed 10-15 Bufflehead downtown Spokane just downstream from upper falls of Spokane River.Observed diving feeding in swift water .
Female or first year males also shown in photo.
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Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)Observer
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Observed from Post Street bridge in Spokane river downstream from upper falls.
About 10 Common Goldeneye diving in swift water between upper and lower falls of river.
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Woollypod Milkvetch (Astragalus purshii)Observer
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Wildflower seen on outing to Waluke Slope April 2007.Never come across this plant before.
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European Woolcarder Bee (Anthidium manicatum)Observer
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Went to see if any honey bees were visiting some plants I planted for pollinators. No honeybees were seen but observed this bee sitting on a board in garden. Watched it actions for about 30 minutes. Bee would sit and wait for what I assumed for female bees visiting nearby flowers. Would fly at regular intervals buzzing around the two plants in flower bed. If any bees were present would appear to mate and then land in same spot.
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North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)Observer
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Observed river otter swim around in Spokane River for about 20 minutes. Photo of otter as it came on shore for a few minutes.
