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Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)Observer
raehutchinsonDescription
3-4 inch carapace.
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Carolina Sphinx (Manduca sexta)Observer
raehutchinsonDescription
About 5+ inches long. This caterpillar's legs weren't quite long enough to walk on the road, so as it moved along the pavement, it kept losing its grip and rolling several times before being able to gain its footing and carry on. Very amusing to watch.
Haven't found a species that looks quite right for this one, but assume it has to be a type of sphinx moth. Corrections welcome!
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Dog-day Cicadas (Genus Neotibicen)Observer
raehutchinsonDescription
Not sure how much individual variation there is with these guys, but can't seem to narrow down this dull little fella. Any tips are very welcome!
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Accipiters (Genus Accipiter)Observer
raehutchinsonDescription
Not sure if this is IDable to species. Tried lightening the photos in various ways, not very successfully. At the time, based on the birds chasing it (ie size), I thought it was a sharp-shinned, but I am not sure.
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
raehutchinsonDescription
Mating pair. First seen flying about before finding a place to land.
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Purple-flowered Raspberry (Rubus odoratus)Observer
raehutchinsonDescription
Purple-flowered Raspberry?
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Meadowsweet (Genus Spiraea)Observer
raehutchinsonDescription
White Meadowsweet?
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Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator)Observer
raehutchinsonDescription
M01, male based on behaviour, with nesting (untagged, I believe) female.
