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North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum)Observer
ce-ctDescription
We were hiking on one of Connecticut's less traveled blue trails and saw this cutie right next to the trail just munching away on a ground level hemlock pine branch. He knew we were there, but didn't react at all to our presence, just kept on eating and moving around the branch while we stood next to him and took photos. This is the first time we've seen a Porcupine in the lower 48. What a great encounter during the pandemic. This critter lives in a very lightly traveled trail area, hope he lives a long, peaceful life.
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Great Egret (Ardea alba)Observer
kyletansleyDescription
Two egrets had a scuffle for some reason.
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Merlin (Falco columbarius)Observer
kyletansleyDescription
Merlin eating lunch. Couldn't tell what bird it was eating.
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Elf Cups (Genus Sarcoscypha)Observer
jcorvenDescription
Growing on a dead limb in leaf mold.
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Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)Observer
michaelmcgDescription
Great Horned Owl on nest with chicks, but they were not visible
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Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)Observer
kyletansleyDescription
Flock of about 100 on UVM campus. Lifer for me.
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Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)Observer
tsnDescription
Our first butterfly of the season!
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Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis)Observer
cgbb2004Description
For 20 minutes, I watched this lone SACR feeding before I had to leave. I'm curious about the brown patch on its lower neck....
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Merlin (Falco columbarius)Observer
wallyjenkinsDescription
with Mourning Dove
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Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus)Observer
cgbb2004Description
male on his drumming log -- in the rain
