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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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I was very happy to see this metamorphosis! how amazing! - monarch still hanging on to its cocoon part of the day.
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Crimson Waxcap (Hygrocybe punicea)Observer
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most waxcaps have round tops but not this one.
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Northern Blue Flag (Iris versicolor)Observer
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Observed on Cape Spear in Newfoundland.
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Sheep Laurel (Kalmia angustifolia)Observer
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Saw lots of these flowers in Newfoundland in the wild on hikes near the ocean - on high ground.
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Eastern Giant Swallowtail (Heraclides cresphontes)Observer
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Large dark swallowtail - acts very agitated when approaching flowers and taking nectar, constantly flapping wings very quickly. Otherwise if not in the flower, it appears calm. Attracted to the swamp milkweed.
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Bald-faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)Observer
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the hornets are on the swamp milkweed. don't recall seeing them before.
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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Not sure why this cocoon is not light green - but very dark green looking black. Its on a swamp milkweed that is covered in aphids. Was going to cut the plant when I saw 3 caterpillar and this cocoon.
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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Cocoon on swamp milkweed. There area also 2 caterpillar on this plant
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Perennial Sunflower (Helianthus × laetiflorus)Observer
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This plant appeared next to my garage wall and I cannot find a good match for it. I am thinking it could be a sunflower as I have a bird feeder nearby but was told it could be a moon flower but did not seem to match. It has not flowered yet. I hope someone can identify this plant. Not sure if I should pull it out or keep it.
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Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum)Observer
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I am not sure what this is. not a great match with the photo.
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Common Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)Observer
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Wild plant growing in my yard. not sure if its native to my area or not. Quite a few specimens this summer.
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Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)Observer
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Baby rabbit living in my garden.
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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Finally I see pollinators in the garden. This year, there are very few compared to previous years. This monarch is visiting the milkweeds. a nice surprise after seeing no bees, no bumble bees, no wasps all summer so far. Not sure why pollinators did not come out this summer yet.
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Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)Observer
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our garden snake basking in the sun today.
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Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)Observer
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Its the first time that I see a Dove coming to our feeder. What a beautiful bird!
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Northern Wild Raisin (Viburnum cassinoides)Observer
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this low bush is loaded with berries in 2 colours: red and blue. I thought it was nanny berry but the bush is low
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Guelder-Rose (Viburnum opulus)Observer
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saw multiple bushes near my sister's cottage, along side a walking path. very bright red berries, shiny. tasted a bit sour - thought this was perhaps a berry called "pimbina" in French. not sure. trying to find out if this berry is edible.
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Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)Observer
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First blue jay that I see in my yard since I have lived there.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)Observer
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Saw this beautiful hummingbird hovering around zinnia flowers in my garden.Flitting about so much it was hard to get a clear picture. Amazing sight!
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American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus)Observer
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discovered this frog in our pond today.
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Redroot Amaranth (Amaranthus retroflexus)Observer
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first time I see this plant coming up in my yard. Let it grow to find out what it is. Now I am going to pull it out. It is quite big.
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Scallop Shell Moth (Hydria undulata)Observer
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observed at the cottage - forested area by a lake.
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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This beautiful monarch has been coming to the swamp milkweed in my garden. I also discovered a caterpillar on that same plant. This swamp milkweed was also a favourite for the monarch last year. I have so many common milkweed but this plant is a magnet for monarch and bumble bees too.
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Northern Dog-day Cicada (Neotibicen canicularis)Observer
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This picture shows me result as Dog-day Cicada. It really looks like a giant house fly..... it was on the house wall, motionless and did not move when we were going in and out the door, just besides where it was. So, not sure this identification is accurate. help needed. The insect is about 3/4 inch long wings included.
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Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily (Nuphar variegata)Observer
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One type of water lily growing in the lake.There are more water lilies (yellow and white ones) in the lake this year than before. Also less motor boats this year -- maybe a connection there.
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Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense)Observer
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See by the path at our cottage. Many growing.
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Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis)Observer
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Very sunny day and this butterfly would not open its wings to show its true colours! It looks most like the Eastern Comma from the pictures shown.
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Green Pug (Pasiphila rectangulata)Observer
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Seen on the house wall early morning.
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius)Observer
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A robin built its nest on our deck railing at the cottage. 4 babies were born and the following week were gone. A week later another robin laid 2 eggs in this same nest but I think they got eaten. We found pieces of egg shells around the nest the following week.
