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Texas Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa)Observer
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Following warm spring rains
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Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)Observer
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A small gathering (6-9) of Admirals; 2 sizes.
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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)Observer
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Portion of a flock of Cedar waxwings
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Plums, Cherries, and Allies (Genus Prunus)Observer
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Bank of a sandy creek
Bradford pears are blooming in the area.
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Redwhisker Clammyweed (Polanisia dodecandra)Observer
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Drought and heat plant that survived 2023 heat and drought. Not in an area that has irrigation. Self planted in area not irrigated. It is not cultivated. It is supporting pollinators.
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Late Boneset (Eupatorium serotinum)Observer
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Plant blooming and supporting pollinators. Drought tolerant. Survived 2023 heat and drought.
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Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)Observer
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Grows wild. Found in streets and adds itself to potted plants. Has yellow flower.
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Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)Observer
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Looking for water.
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Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)Observer
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Seen many times. Loves lizards.
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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Female monarch. No spots on lower part of wings.
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Chicory (Cichorium intybus)Observer
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Group of wildflowers. Close to Blue Mound road
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Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)Observer
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18 spot lady beetle.
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Giant Spiderwort (Tradescantia gigantea)Observer
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Windmill garden original.
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Field Madder (Sherardia arvensis)Observer
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Intermingled with knotted hedge parsley. Not planted in Windmill garden.
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Spotted Cucumber Beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata)Observer
jerrywildcatterDescription
Didn't expect to see this species on a lily. It was not seeking pollen.
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Redstem Stork's-Bill (Erodium cicutarium)Observer
jerrywildcatterDescription
Spring bloom. Occurs in patches.
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Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis)Observer
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Occupant of our many Hackberry trees.
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Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides)Observer
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Blooms photographed on ground.
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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)Observer
jerrywildcatterDescription
Cedar warnings feeding on Holly berries