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Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)Observer
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This butterfly was observed in a blooming field on a nice afternoon.
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Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)Observer
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This bird was spotted living in our tree in the front yard. There are also many others like it in the neighborhood/area. They are a light tanish/gray with red feet.
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Waved Light Fly (Pyrgota undata)Observer
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This bug was observed in the afternoon in the grass in our front yard.
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North American Least Shrew (Cryptotis parvus)Observer
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This small organism was found in the evening hours in my driveway. Our house is next to a small field.
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Decollate Snail (Rumina decollata)Observer
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I usually only observe the shells of these snails, but this snail was observed in the early AM hours on a moist, leaf littered ground.
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)Observer
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This possum was observed on a rock ledge in my backyard. Today is gloomy as it had previously rained in the morning hours, and it was a little cooler out. I was surprised to get these pics as my dog was seriously going off at it.
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Ground and Water Beetles (Suborder Adephaga)Observer
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This small beetle was observed swimming in the shallows of a creek.
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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)Observer
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This cardinal was observed enjoying some berries on a bush.
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Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)Observer
cherishwilliamsDescription
This hawk was observed in an area with plenty of trees and seemed to be looking for potential prey.
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Orange Assassin Bug (Pselliopus barberi)Observer
cherishwilliamsDescription
This small bug was observed on the branch of a tree in the evening hours.
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North American Common Water Strider (Aquarius remigis)Observer
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This water strider was observed in a shallow area of a creek gliding above the water.
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Thin-legged Wolf Spiders (Genus Pardosa)Observer
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This spider was observed going across rocks in an area that was dried up, but is usually a creek.
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Wolf Spiders (Family Lycosidae)Observer
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This spider was observed going across a moist, grassy area near a creek.
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Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis)Observer
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This small bird was observed in the later afternoon making a hole in a tree branch.
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Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)Observer
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This squirrel was observed first in a tree, and then eating on the ground near a creek and park with plenty of trees.
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Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum)Observer
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This dragonfly was observed resting on plants submerged from a creek.
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Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)Observer
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This fish was already deceased when observed, but was relatively small (perch size), and was located washed up in a shallow area of a creek.
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Live-Bearers (Subfamily Poeciliinae)Observer
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These small fish were observed in right along the banks of a creek in underwater vegetation.
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Pond Slider (Trachemys scripta)Observer
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This turtle was observed sunbathing on a warm afternoon on a rocky bank of a creek.
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Pond Slider (Trachemys scripta)Observer
cherishwilliamsDescription
This turtle was observed sunbathing on a branch above water. His front arms and head were pretty tucked in.
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Diamondback Watersnake (Nerodia rhombifer)Observer
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This snake was observed on a warm afternoon seeming to be soaking up the sun on top of debris floating above the water.
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Feral Pigeon (Columba livia var. domestica)Observer
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These pigeons were observed unbothered by people in a Heb parking lot.
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Common Crane Flies (Genus Tipula)Observer
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This fly was observed on the screen of a window in the morning hours.
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Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)Observer
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This bird was observed in the morning hours of a parking lot in front of a Heb.
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Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)Observer
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These birds were observed feeding on a deceased rabbit.
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Green Cloverworm Moth (Hypena scabra)Observer
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This moth was observed on a shaded region on a wood fence.
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Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)Observer
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This bird was observed in the afternoon perched on a fence. I chose Gray Flycatcher because of the consistency of the wing pattern.
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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)Observer
cherishwilliamsDescription
This large bird was observed in the middle of the street eating road kill. It had red around it's nose like a turkey, and though it appears black, it had hints of brown in its feathers.
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Little Brown Skink (Scincella lateralis)Observer
cherishwilliamsDescription
This lizard was observed in a moist field underneath a rock.
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Rio Grande Chirping Frog (Eleutherodactylus campi)Observer
cherishwilliamsDescription
This was observed in a moist field under a rock.