kjhurme's Identifications
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Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola)Observer
rodrigo_antonio_jrDescription
Location: University of Washington Drumheller Fountain
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 7:22 AM
Weather: Partly cloudy and cool
Species: Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Sex of animal: Female
of individuals: 1
Field marks that helped identify it:
Brown feathers with darker streaks
Orange-brown bill
Violet-blue speculum (wing patch) with white borders
Light tan head and neck
Swimming on the fountain water
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Large White-headed Gulls (Genus Larus)Observer
rodrigo_antonio_jrDescription
Location: University of Washington Parking Lot E1
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 2:15 PM
Weather: Overcast and cool
Species: Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis)
Sex of animal: Unable to determine
of individuals: 1
Field marks that helped identify it:
Large, bulky body
Yellow legs
Thick, dark red bill with a subterminal black band
Light gray back and wings
White head and underparts
Dark eye
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Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus)Observer
rodrigo_antonio_jrDescription
Location: University of Washington, Suzzallo Library basement
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 11:42 PM
Weather: Cloudy
Species: Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
Sex of animal: Unable to determine
of individuals: 1
Field marks that helped identify it:
Large body size (approximately 16-20 inches, including tail)
Thick, brownish-gray fur
Pointed snout
Hairless, scaly tail
Small ears and eyes
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Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)Observer
rodrigo_antonio_jrDescription
Location: University of Washington Botanical Gardens
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 9:27 AM
Weather: Sunny and warm
Species: Sombre Hummingbird (Aphantochroa cirrhochloris)
Sex of animal: Male, in breeding plumage
of individuals: 1
Field marks that helped identify it:
Small size (approximately 4 inches)
Dark green upperparts with a dull bronzy-green crown
Grayish underparts
Slightly curved black bill
Iridescent green throat patch (gorget) in breeding male
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Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola)Observer
rodrigo_antonio_jrDescription
Location: University of Washington Drumheller Fountain
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 7:22 AM
Weather: Partly cloudy and cool
Species: Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Sex of animal: Female
of individuals: 1
Field marks that helped identify it:
Brown feathers with darker streaks
Orange-brown bill
Violet-blue speculum (wing patch) with white borders
Light tan head and neck
Swimming on the fountain water
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Observer
rodrigo_antonio_jrDescription
Location: University of Washington Red Square
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 12:37 PM
Weather: Sunny and warm
Species: American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Sex of animal: Unable to determine
of individuals: 1
Field marks that helped identify it:
Entirely black plumage
Stout black bill
Broad, rounded tail
Cawing loudly
Larger size compared to other blackbirds
Strutting walk on the ground
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Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)Observer
rodrigo_antonio_jrDescription
Location: University of Washington Arboretum
Date and Time: April 24, 2024, 10:18 AM
Weather: Cloudy and cool
Species: Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)
Sex of animal: Unable to determine
of individuals: 3
Field marks that helped identify it:
Small, plump bird with a black cap and bib
White cheeks
Gray back and wings
Whitish underparts
Constantly flicking its wings and tail
Distinctive "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" call
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Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)Observer
nschwiseDescription
Trying to take someone's sandwich
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Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)Observer
stefhany3Description
Cool 60F sunny
One individual
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Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)Observer
stefhany3Description
Males and females
Weather 70F, sunny
14 individuals on this picture, many more around the area.
Identifiers were the yellow stripes on the body.
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European Carp (Cyprinus carpio)Observer
stefhany3Description
Fish jumping out of the water. Many could be seen in the water.
Weather 70F, sunny.
6-7 seen in the water, not sure if they’re the same species.
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