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Ater-group Arion Slugs (Subgenus Arion)Observer
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Unknown slug. Taken on the Great Glen Way between Gairlochy and Invergarry.
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Bumble Bees (Genus Bombus)Observer
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Unknown bee. Taken between Gairlochy and Invergarry on the Great Glen Way.
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Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii)Observer
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Unknown Dragonfly. Taken between Gairlochy and Invergarry on the Great Glen Way.
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Bumble Bees (Genus Bombus)Observer
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Trying to identify this honeybee. Photo taken on the Great Glen Way between Invermorston and Drum.
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Broom Moth (Ceramica pisi)Observer
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Trying to identify this caterpillar. Photo taken on the Great Glen Way between Fort Augustus and Invermorston.
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Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)Observer
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Trying to identify this caterpillar. Photo taken on the Great Glen Way between Fort Augustus and Invermorston.
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Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)Observer
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Trying to identify this bird. Photo was taken in September 2016 on the Great Glen Way in between Abriachan Cafe and Inverness
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Tiger Moths (Tribe Arctiini)Observer
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Trying to identify this caterpillar. This was taken on the Great Glen Way in September of 2016
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Mud Fiddler Crab (Minuca pugnax)Observer
mshipmanDescription
Starting to see these. Today was the first I've noticed them this year on the mud flats down by the docks. Quite a few but I have seen more down there at one time. May be early yet.
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Atlantic Ghost Crab (Ocypode quadrata)Observer
mshipmanDescription
Not completely sure about this one, but it's in the right area and the right size. Color was relatively pale, maybe a bit reddish. Will upload a pic I took when I get a chance, may need to reidentify.
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Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab (Leptuca pugilator)Observer
mshipmanDescription
A ton of these today, mixed in with some mud fiddler crabs. Found in mud flats and crossing the roads where they were damp and dirt.
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Mud Fiddler Crab (Minuca pugnax)Observer
mshipmanDescription
Saw a ton of these anywhere there was damp soil or mud flats. They're everywhere.
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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)Observer
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Saw several of these on a walk near the apartment. One appx location is marked.
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American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)Observer
mshipmanDescription
Seen near my condo this morning. About 5 feet long, juvenile or small sub adult. Hanging out in a pond on the property.
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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)Observer
mshipmanDescription
Saw several of these, including some small flocks. Witnessed one making repeated dives into the bay. Observed from the ferry to Ship Island.
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Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)Observer
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Seen living on board NAS Pensacola. This one is a good hunter and has been seen having some of the local squirrels for dinner.
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American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)Observer
mshipmanDescription
Seen in the freshwater pond of Davis Bayou, part of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Approximately 10-12' long. Was basically sitting there observing myself and several others on an observation platform. Seen at a about 1700L
