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Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula)Observer
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With Red-backed Vole.
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Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda)Observer
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These two adults were very vocal and very agitated - nest nearby?
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New World Warblers (Family Parulidae)Observer
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This little guy appears to be a hybrid of Black-throated Green Warbler x Canada Warbler. I've shared these photos and the call recording with many folks and, so far, the balance of opinion is BTGW x CAWA hybrid. Feedback most welcome!
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Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)Observer
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ID confirmed by photo
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Midland Clubtail (Gomphurus fraternus)Observer
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Markings look right for Midland Clubtail, but no suitable habitat in area - another Clubtail sp. (?)
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Franklin's Ground Squirrel (Poliocitellus franklinii)Observer
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Private
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Lesser Purple Fringed Orchid (Platanthera psycodes)Observer
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Small Purple Fringed-Orchid
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Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel (Ictidomys tridecemlineatus)Observer
ursus_arctosDescription
seen outside visitor centre - not part of "Prairie Dog Town" exhibit (which contains Richardson's ground squirrels)
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