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Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
Lower canopy of the tree seems to have no branches or broken off areas where there were some. Pine needles are still located at the top canopy of the tree. Bark of tree has some areas of damage.
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Brambles (Genus Rubus)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
Plant still has some leaves on them, green still. Has thorns on its stem. Main stem of plant is roughly 1cm thick. Growing on ground where a stream is flowing underneath. A pond a 10ft away.
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Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
Some kind of bush plant with multiple red berries still attached to its branches. There is snow in this area now.
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Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
The stems of this plant seems to be dead. The cottonseeds are still attached to the plant. Growing by the edge of the water to the pond. The pods that the seeds are coming out of are long.
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Pondweed Family (Family Potamogetonaceae)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
The stem of this plant is a reddish/brown color with leaves that are still green. It is growing out of the ground beside the pond. The stem is zig zag like with leaves are look wavy.
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Bulrushes, Cattails, and Allies (Family Typhaceae)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
These grass blades are growing from the edge of the pond. Many of them are dying due to the season probably.
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Chickadees and Allies (Genus Poecile)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
Small bird call was heard. This bird was seen on the top canopy of an oak tree. The bird appeared to be a tan or light color.
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Pines (Genus Pinus)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
Seems to be a pine sapling. It is observed to be between 2-3 ft tall. The pine needles were only seen growing out of the ends of the branches and top of the plant.
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Turkey-Tail (Trametes versicolor)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
Looks very similar to this species of Turkey-tail. Color was a dark green color growing from a dead log.
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American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
Leaves resemble American Beech
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Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
On the other part of a walking trail besides the pond are at least a dozen of young saplings. The leaves are red, possibly due to the season. The sapling seems to be healthy with the exception of one whose leaves on the lower part of the plant has holes. Possible insect presence.
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Northern Whitecedar (Thuja occidentalis)Observer
hiitsjonnyDescription
Groups of small trees along the pond behind the Gorham Police Station. The sun is out with clear skies. The pond water is calm, leaves are being blown around by a gentle breeze. Sounds of leaf blower is heard in the distance as some bird calls.
