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Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)Observer
abcdefgewingDescription
Extremely rare vagrant to Alaska from Eurasia. Seen here resting on the jawbone of a whale carcass.
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Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus ssp. orarius)Observer
polylepisDescription
Subadult snake eating a small (juvenile) leopard frog.
Observation for the frog is here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155689712
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Southern Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus)Observer
polylepisDescription
Observation for the snake is here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155689711
Juvenile frog was alive and vocalizing for some of the time the snake was swallowing it (tail-end first), though it eventually became quiet, possibly due to the neurotoxic effects of the snake's venom.
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Black-collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis)Observer
simbenDescription
fighting against Buteogallus meridionalis
www.inaturalist.org/observations/155507029
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Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)Observer
aivaDescription
best find of the day? Suspects: Northern Flicker, Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated (perhaps immature?), sapsuckers?
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Spotted House Gecko (Hemidactylus parvimaculatus)Observer
maddyhdz31Description
I found him on my way to English class! His name is Richard (name credit to Mabel).
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Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)Observer
jmacaulayDescription
Believe this is a juvenile downy
