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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)Observer
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In creek. In a flock. Feeding on water grass on the bottom. Geese stay in this creek to easily gather food with little effort due to its vegetation and shallow waters.
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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)Observer
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On edge of creek. Uses creek as a water source . Stays near the edge to catch fish that stray too close for an easy meal.
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North American Toads (Genus Anaxyrus)Observer
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In thick vegetation. By itself. This toad is in the grass for both protection and to find small insects for food.
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Hollies (Genus Ilex)Observer
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In a very shady area. Very moist soil composition.
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Bont Ticks (Genus Amblyomma)Observer
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Near creek. In tall grass. In the grass to attach to potential hosts traveling through.
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Maples (Genus Acer)Observer
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In a very shady area. Not much competition near it. Receives plenty of water.
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Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Observer
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Undergrowth beneath large oaks. Home to many small insects.
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Fireflies (Family Lampyridae)Observer
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Found late afternoon. Was lighting up. Caught by hand. Released harm free.
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Fortune's Spindle (Euonymus fortunei)Observer
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Very sunny area. Very sandy soil composition.
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Short-horned Grasshoppers (Family Acrididae)Observer
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In monkey grass. Likely feeding on the grass. Very well camouflaged to predators.
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Peacock Moths (Genus Brenthia)Observer
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Found in the middle of the day. Very low on a tree. Likely getting ready to go into metamorphosis. Feeding on leaves.
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Ground-Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)Observer
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Moist soil. Shady area.
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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)Observer
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Growing up the side of my home.
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Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora)Observer
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Get lots of sunlight. Lots of undergrowth competition.
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Liliturfs (Genus Liriope)Observer
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Lots of competition. Moist soil. Half shade half sunny.
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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)Observer
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No competition. Tallest tree nearby . Gets full sunlight.
