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Blue-eyed Ensign Wasp (Evania appendigaster)Observer
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Unfortunately, we saw this guy flitting about the ceiling today.
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Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis)Observer
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Lovely morning to catch some stripers. What a hoot!
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Common Green June Beetle (Cotinis nitida)Observer
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Just about to pull out of the driveway and noticed something fly up on to the wall. I thought it was just a moth, but decided to investigate. This cool looking guy surprised me. Although they're apparently quite common, I've never seen one before. I also didn't know their larva are harmful to my lovely lawn. I haven't decided if I'll declare war on him and his kind yet.
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Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)Observer
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This guy/gal lives in amongst the photinias in the backyard and pretty much destroys our hostas. Pic isn't too good. My good lens was injured beyond repair, causing me much consternation.
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
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This little guy was swinging on our 70's spring chair this afternoon.
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Fall Webworm Moth (Hyphantria cunea)Observer
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Saw two of these fuzzy things this afternoon. We have no idea what it might turn into.
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Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus)Observer
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This beauty was hanging out in the woodpile this afternoon.
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Spiny Softshell (Apalone spinifera)Observer
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The other is a red earred slider.
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Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta ssp. elegans)Observer
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It's a nasty hot day and these guys were looking for a handout at the pond. The slider is obvious, I think. The other is a common snapping turtle, I think.
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Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea)Observer
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The consort of our other annual visitor.
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Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)Observer
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Looking for handouts on Lake Texoma. My lovely bride caught me two delicious bass. :)
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)Observer
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This lady butterfly was quite a looker and looked great on the elephant ear leaves.
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Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus)Observer
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Another great bug eater.
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
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These guys are all over the place. Nice pest controllers.
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Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea)Observer
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This fella has visited every Spring for the past 4 years.
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Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio)Observer
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We heard these hooters coming back home from dinner. Went inside to grab my camera and got lucky they stuck around for a few minutes. I wish I had a stronger lens.
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Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus)Observer
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This little fella was poking around the sand.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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This beautiful fellow was looking for breakfast over the 13th fairway.
