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Madrean Springbeauty (Claytonia rosea)Observer
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Spotted March 10th at Roxborough State Park underneath Gambol Oaks. Very small. Maybe 1/2 inch across flower.
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European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)Observer
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In Chatfield State Park
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Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii)Observer
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Female Bullock's Oriole, I believe, spotted in Chatfield State Park.
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Larkspurs (Genus Delphinium)Observer
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Not sure which kind of Larkspur this is.
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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)Observer
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Spotted this beauty in Chatfield.
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Western Spiderwort (Tradescantia occidentalis)Observer
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Daughter identified it from a field guide
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Western Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron rydbergii)Observer
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This was all along the South Platte trail in Chatfield. Not the paved path, but the natural trail. So much, we will be avoiding this area for sure.
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Bladder Snails (Family Physidae)Observer
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Found these tiny snails in a puddle in the wetlands area of Chatfield. Pictured in 5 year old's hand.
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Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris)Observer
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This bird was hanging out right on that tuft (maybe its nest?) and hopping on the ground.
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Tent Caterpillar Moths (Genus Malacosoma)Observer
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These were all over the scrub oak. Not positive of the id.
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Tent Caterpillar Moths (Genus Malacosoma)Observer
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We saw all these "nests" of caterpillars on a certain kind of bush along the Ridgeline trail system. I think I have identified it correctly, but I'd love confirmation.
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Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii)Observer
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Saw it flitting amid the trees and flirting with the trash cans.
