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Redbreast Sunfish (Lepomis auritus)Observer
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Caught on a fly along the Reedy River
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American Bird Grasshopper (Schistocerca americana)Observer
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Mid-morning observation along Heritage Trail
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Wild Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)Observer
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Observed along Kanuga Trail along stream bank.
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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)Observer
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Morning observation during a bike ride along the SRT
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Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)Observer
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Morning observation while cycling along the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Turtle was in process of excavating a shallow bowl shaped nest.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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Observed perched in a maple tree in the Overbrook neighborhood.
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Aerial Yellowjackets (Genus Dolichovespula)Observer
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Observed along shoreline at Ashmore Heritage Preserve, SC
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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Observed a red-tailed hawk swooping down to capture a eastern gray squirrel in our front yard.
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Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans)Observer
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Observed occupying an Eastern Bluebird box in the Bunched Arrowhead Heritage Preserve
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Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)Observer
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Observed on sidewalk.
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Atlantic Sergeant Major (Abudefduf saxatilis)Observer
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Observed near reef at Fort Zachary Taylor State Historic Park
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Atlantic Needlefish (Strongylura marina)Observer
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Observed near reef along shore at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
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Gentians (Genus Gentiana)Observer
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Observed in meadow along Sulfur Springs Trail
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Southern Black Widow (Latrodectus mactans)Observer
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Discovered in a paint bucket in backyard.
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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Morning observation of Monarch foraging in garden.
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California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum)Observer
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Afternoon observation along Five Lakes Trail.
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Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp (Sphecius speciosus)Observer
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Observed near garden of sunflowers
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Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater)Observer
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Observed a few male Blue Grosbeaks in the field of sunflowers last week but didn’t have my camera. This morning I spotted these two females but after further examination I’m guessing they are female Indigo Buntings.
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
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Observed 4 eagles on the property of Spruill Farm Conservation Project this afternoon. Two adult and two immature. Our team leaders observed the nest late autumn. Property owner Jack Spruill commented then that this was the first time in 50 years that eagles have nested on the property.
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Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus)Observer
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Afternoon observation foraging on Basil plant one garden
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Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)Observer
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Observed feeding on mint blossoms
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Great Black Digger Wasp (Sphex pensylvanicus)Observer
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Observed wasp foraging on mint blossoms
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Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus)Observer
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Observed this handsome moth on walkway. Wingspan was approximately 6”.
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Plain-bellied Watersnake (Nerodia erythrogaster)Observer
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Observed dunning along driveway
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Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)Observer
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Found along wet area near the mouth of the Salmon Creek
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
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Observed two mature bald eagles in a snag overlooking Scuppernong River
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)Observer
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Male Osprey on lookout while female is on mat. Notice a second nest within 200’ of each other. Ideal habitat provides excellent Osprey nesting opportunities along the Albemarle Sound. I believe the region might support The densest population in the southeast US. I’ve documented active nests on Edenton Bay occupied within 120’ and 8 active nests along a 3/4-mile stretch of shoreline.
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Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)Observer
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Young wren fledgling out of nest. Parents observed in previous observation.
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Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)Observer
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Observed wren feeding young in nest lodged in sweet shrub.
