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Plums, Cherries, and Allies (Genus Prunus)Observer
ronaldbourqueDescription
Service berry Amelanchier canadensis
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Japanese Spindle Tree (Euonymus japonicus)Observer
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Salt Marsh Nature Center
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False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa)Observer
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Planted Salt Marsh Nature Center native plant garden in 2011 by Jean Bourque.
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Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)Observer
ronaldbourqueDescription
Panicled Goldenraintree - Koelreuteria paniculata. Reference: Manual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. Dirr
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Bird Cherry (Prunus padus)Observer
ronaldbourqueDescription
Prunus padus
I have identified this tree as Bird cherry - Prunus padus , hybrid. Reference: Manual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. Dirr.
The leaves turn from green to burgundy in the last week in May/first week inJune.
A cable embedded in a tree trunk suggests that it was planted by the NYC Dept. of Parks.
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Green Heron (Butorides virescens)Observer
ronaldbourqueDescription
Two herons feeding at the inlet.
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Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus)Observer
ronaldbourqueDescription
Singing in Poplar tree.
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Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum)Observer
ronaldbourquePlace
Missing LocationDescription
Widespread all along trails.
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Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)Observer
ronaldbourque
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Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major)Observer
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Missing LocationDescription
Perched on goose barrier post.
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Willet (Tringa semipalmata)Observer
ronaldbourqueDescription
Two Willets flying and calling directly across from White Island.
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)Observer
ronaldbourqueDescription
Parents and two young visible on nesting platform.
