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What

Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

December 6, 2018 12:07 PM PST

Description

I thought this bird to be about 11-12", which suggested it was a sharpie. But looking at the tail shape suggests it might be a male cooper's, if I am wrong about it's length, and it is more like 14". The tail shape of a sharpie, from what I can tell, is more square when in flight, but rounded, and with an indent when perched. I'm pretty sure someone will offer a correct ID, possibly within seconds of posting. For context, this bird got into our chicken tractor, maybe by chasing some of the sparrows that glean dropped chicken feed.

Sharp-shinned Hawk - Photo (c) Troy B, all rights reserved, uploaded by Troy B
johncomstock's ID: Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)
Added on December 6, 2018
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Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

December 30, 2017 04:22 PM PST
Downy Woodpecker - Photo (c) Bill Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY)
johncomstock's ID: Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)
Added on November 5, 2018
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Added as part of a taxon swap

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What

Western Thatching Ant (Formica obscuripes)

Observer

lithocat

Date

September 18, 2018

Description

A new colony of Western Thatching Ants has appeared in my wood chip pile, only 5 meters from a large, 10-year colony.

Western Thatching Ant - Photo (c) Jason Headley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jason Headley
johncomstock's ID: Western Thatching Ant (Formica obscuripes)
Added on October 5, 2018
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What

Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia flavescens)

Observer

mollyrobinson

Date

July 24, 2018 04:20 PM CDT
Yellow Columbine - Photo (c) Blake Weis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Blake Weis
johncomstock's ID: Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia flavescens)
Added on August 18, 2018
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What

Turkey-Tail (Trametes versicolor)

Observer

lvanhorn

Date

July 28, 2018 12:08 PM HST

Description

Old flush on dead alder at north end of China Pond marsh.

Turkey-Tail - Photo (c) Christine Young, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Christine Young
johncomstock's ID: Turkey-Tail (Trametes versicolor)
Added on August 3, 2018
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What

Northwestern Long-tailed Weasel (Neogale frenata ssp. altifrontalis)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

June 30, 2018 10:08 AM PDT
Mustela frenata altifrontalis - Photo (c) Kurt Steinbach, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kurt Steinbach
johncomstock's ID: Mustela frenata ssp. altifrontalis [inactive], a member of Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata [inactive])
Added on July 1, 2018
Maverick
(Inactive Taxon)

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Seersucker Kelp (Costaria costata)

Observer

vigoanderson

Date

June 15, 2018 12:08 PM PDT

Description

Unknown algae

Seersucker Kelp - Photo (c) Rebecca Johnson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Rebecca Johnson
johncomstock's ID: Seersucker Kelp (Costaria costata)
Added on June 29, 2018
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What

Oregon Grape (Berberis aquifolium)

Observer

lithocat

Date

February 18, 2018 07:04 PM PST

Description

Budding Oregon Grape with last year's red foliage against a backdrop thicket of wild rose.

Oregon Grape - Photo (c) Riley Cameron, all rights reserved, uploaded by Riley Cameron
johncomstock's ID: Oregon Grape (Berberis aquifolium)
Added on March 10, 2018
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What

Membranous Pelt Lichen (Peltigera membranacea)

Observer

rmurraybiology

Date

March 9, 2018
Membranous Pelt Lichen - Photo (c) Richard Droker, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
johncomstock's ID: Membranous Pelt Lichen (Peltigera membranacea)
Added on March 10, 2018
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Photos / Sounds

Observer

lithocat

Date

February 10, 2018

Description

Strong banding on this versicolor growing on a decomposing red alder branch. The width of the full cluster is about 17 cm.

Turkey-Tail - Photo (c) Christine Young, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Christine Young
johncomstock's ID: Turkey-Tail (Trametes versicolor)
Added on February 12, 2018
Maverick

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What

Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

December 30, 2017 04:22 PM PST
Downy Woodpecker - Photo (c) Jessica Weinberg McClosky, all rights reserved
johncomstock's ID: Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens [inactive])
Added on February 11, 2018
Maverick
(Inactive Taxon)

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What

Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

January 12, 2018 01:55 PM PST

Description

Never before have I seen a flock of Varied Thrushes as I did this morning - six of them!

Varied Thrush - Photo (c) David Bradford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David Bradford
johncomstock's ID: Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius)
Added on February 5, 2018
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Dunlin (Calidris alpina)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

February 1, 2018 02:04 PM PST
Dunlin - Photo (c) Paul Reeves, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Paul Reeves
johncomstock's ID: Dunlin (Calidris alpina)
Added on February 5, 2018
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Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

February 1, 2018 01:53 PM PST
Black-bellied Plover - Photo (c) TroyEcol, all rights reserved, uploaded by TroyEcol
johncomstock's ID: Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Added on February 5, 2018
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What

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

February 1, 2018 02:47 PM PST
Common Goldeneye - Photo (c) brian stahls, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by brian stahls
johncomstock's ID: Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
Added on February 5, 2018
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What

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

February 1, 2018 02:48 PM PST
Northern Pintail - Photo (c) Luigi Andena, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Luigi Andena
johncomstock's ID: Northern Pintail (Anas acuta)
Added on February 5, 2018
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What

Western Gull (Larus occidentalis)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

February 1, 2018 02:00 PM PST
Western Gull - Photo (c) Mack Brown, all rights reserved, uploaded by Mack Brown
johncomstock's ID: Western Gull (Larus occidentalis)
Added on February 5, 2018
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What

Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

February 2, 2018 12:59 PM PST
Song Sparrow - Photo (c) Cephas, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
johncomstock's ID: Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Added on February 5, 2018
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What

Hares and Rabbits (Family Leporidae)

Observer

terada

Date

August 1, 2017 07:45 AM PDT
Brush Rabbit - Photo (c) mombliss, all rights reserved
johncomstock's ID: Brush Rabbit (Sylvilagus bachmani)
Added on January 15, 2018
Leading

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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Observer

terada

Date

June 2, 2017 06:20 PM PDT
Bald Eagle - Photo (c) Bryan Pfeiffer, all rights reserved, uploaded by Bryan Pfeiffer
johncomstock's ID: Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Added on January 14, 2018
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What

Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus)

Observer

marialogan

Date

January 4, 2018 09:46 PM PST

Description

Estimated at about 3.5". Flew into barn at dusk, flew a few patterns and landed at the top of the 16' post. It tucked its head under its body once settled. Was not located the following day.

Little Brown Bat - Photo (c) Jason Headley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jason Headley
johncomstock's ID: Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus)
Added on January 7, 2018
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Island Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma insularis)

Observer

cdance

Date

November 9, 2017 07:01 PM CST
Island Scrub-Jay - Photo (c) Chien Lee, all rights reserved, uploaded by Chien Lee
johncomstock's ID: Island Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma insularis)
Added on January 7, 2018
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Observer

garyabner

Date

December 23, 2017 11:47 AM CST
Red-tailed Hawk - Photo (c) Craig K. Hunt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Craig K. Hunt
johncomstock's ID: Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
Added on December 25, 2017
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Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)

Observer

andreapetrullo

Date

November 30, 2015 08:57 AM -05
Loggerhead Shrike - Photo (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley
johncomstock's ID: Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
Added on November 17, 2017
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Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

October 28, 2017 02:51 PM PDT
Western Meadowlark - Photo (c) Nature Ali, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Nature Ali
johncomstock's ID: Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta)
Added on October 31, 2017
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Blue-eyed Darner (Rhionaeschna multicolor)

Observer

kurtsteinbach

Date

August 24, 2017 02:36 PM PDT
Blue-eyed Darner - Photo (c) Robert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
johncomstock's ID: Blue-eyed Darner (Rhionaeschna multicolor)
Added on August 29, 2017
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Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus)

Observer

davidsarkozi

Date

May 2, 2017 03:06 PM CDT
Red-necked Phalarope - Photo (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley
johncomstock's ID: Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus)
Added on May 6, 2017
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