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Common Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon)Observer
tleuteritzDescription
Basking; Sunny; 77F
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Pharaoh Cicada (Magicicada septendecim)Observer
tleuteritzDescription
The emergence of 17-year periodical cicadas (Brood X) in Northern Virginia.
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Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)Observer
tleuteritzDescription
Feeding on deer carcass on side of Springdale Rd. Overcast 59F. Around 20-25 vultures
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Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)Observer
tleuteritzDescription
Resting in grass. Overcast cool (17C) morning
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Western Caspian Turtle (Mauremys rivulata)Observer
tleuteritzDescription
One of 12 Western Caspian Turtles seen in the reserve
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Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)Observer
tleuteritzDescription
Female snapping turtle (CL~10in) nesting in garden under small tree
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Eastern Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta ssp. picta)Observer
tleuteritzDescription
Female Eastern Painted Turtle crossing W&OD trail. Her shell was wet indicating she recently exited a nearby pond probably looking for a nesting site. Air Temp 78-80*F
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African Foam-nest Tree Frog (Chiromantis rufescens)Observer
tleuteritzDescription
Photographed at Carrefour BOLOKOBOUE (near road to ENEF). Foam nest within a few meters.
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Conraua crassipesObserver
tleuteritzDescription
In small seepage on forest floor. Two pale white froglets with stripes on legs. Not much bigger that a cm.
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Common Forest Tree Frog (Leptopelis notatus)Observer
tleuteritzDescription
In small tree along river. SVL = 6.5 cm
