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Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus)Observer
wendy5Description
Every spring we see at least one unhealthy Pine Siskin at feeders, just hanging out and not eating. This is the first one I've seen resting on a hummingbird feeder! After 15 minutes, a Rufous Hummingbird chased it away.
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Cascara (Frangula purshiana)Observer
wendy5Description
A friend thought this was Cascara. Location is approximate.
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Empidonax Flycatchers (Genus Empidonax)Observer
wendy5Description
This was the only Flycatcher that stayed in one place long enough for a photo. It never sang, so we couldn't determine the species.
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Townsend's Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi)Observer
wendy5Description
A lovely Townsend's Solitaire posed near the road.
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Echo Azure (Celastrina echo)Observer
wendy5Description
I think this small butterfly, <1/2", is a Celastrina echo (Echo Azure). There were a few fluttering about on the dirt road.
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Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata)Observer
wendy5Description
The first Orange-crowned Warbler of the season, actually we saw or heard about ten of them!
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Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)Observer
wendy5Description
A two-toned frog Pseudacris regilla (Northern Pacific Treefrog) shared a rain puddle with a bright green frog.
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Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)Observer
wendy5Description
A bright green Pseudacris regilla (Northern Pacific Treefrog) shared a rain puddle with a two-toned frog.
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Orange-winged Carpet (Epirrhoe plebeculata)Observer
wendy5Description
This small butterfly seemed quite fragile, as if the wind would carry it off. It was ~1/2". The closest I can find is Epirrhoe plebeculata (Orange-winged Carpet)...? There were two near a moist spot in the dirt road.
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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)Observer
wendy5Description
The Song Sparrows were singing today!
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Observer
wendy5Description
A pair of American Crows flew together to the top of the bluff to select long sticks for their nest.
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Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani)Observer
wendy5Description
Two Black Oystercatchers flew across the bay and landed on the edge of the water, far from shore with a minus tide. Both repeatedly flapped their wings and preened, one even jumped into the air to flap more. I wonder why?
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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)Observer
wendy5Description
A pair of House Sparrows carried feather for their nest. Here's the female.
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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)Observer
wendy5Description
A pair of House Sparrows carried feather for their nest. Here's the male.
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Arbutus (Arbutus menziesii)Observer
wendy5Description
One large Madrone tree grows beside the Larry Scott Trail, and it's in bloom. I noticed several leaves have scribbly patterns from insects.
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Red Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum)Observer
wendy5Description
Lamium purpureum (Red Deadmettle) is abundant everywhere, a non-native weed that I had confused with Self-heal.
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Dwarf Orthocarpus (Triphysaria pusilla)Observer
wendy5Description
This scrubby reddish Orthocarpus (Owl's Clover) seems to be Triphysaria pusilla (Dwarf Orthocarpus). It was abundant right on the lawn of the golf course when we visited for a tour of the prairies with the Native Plant Society.
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Satinflower (Olsynium douglasii)Observer
wendy5Description
Olsynium douglasii (Satin Flower) growing wild at the Kah Tai Prairie. It's late in the season at sea level.
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Checker Lily (Fritillaria affinis)Observer
wendy5Description
Fritillaria affinis (Chocolate aka Checker Lily) growing wild at the Kah Tai Prairie.
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Oneflower Broomrape (Aphyllon purpureum)Observer
wendy5Description
Aphyllon purpureum (One-flowered Broomrape) growing wild at the Kah Tai Prairie. I was surprised how many appeared this year!
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Small Camas (Camassia quamash)Observer
wendy5Description
Camassia quamash (Common Camas) growing wild at the Kah Tai Prairie.
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Western Buttercup (Ranunculus occidentalis)Observer
wendy5Description
Ranunculus occidentalis (Western Buttercup) growing wild at the Kah Tai Prairie.
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California Bumble Bee (Bombus californicus)Observer
wendy5Description
This may be Bombus californicus (California Bumble Bee) pollinating Camassia quamash (Common Camas). I photographed three individuals who appeared to me to be the same species. The Camas is growing in a new area by the golf course where they are allowing the native prairies to return, thanks to efforts by our local chapter of the WA Native Plant Society.
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Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee (Bombus mixtus)Observer
wendy5Description
Bombus mixtus (Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee) pollinating a dandelion right beside the Larry Scott Trail.
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Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis)Observer
wendy5Description
Fifteen Lesser Scaups swam near each other on the lagoon.
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Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis)Observer
wendy5Description
A male Ruddy Duck with his beautiful blue beak for the season.
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula)Observer
wendy5Description
One of seven Ruby-crowned Kinglets flitting about in the deciduous trees.
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Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)Observer
wendy5Description
One of three female Red-winged Blackbirds near the lagoon.
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Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)Observer
wendy5Description
A male Red-winged Blackbird displayed his red epaulets.
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Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus)Observer
wendy5Description
One Pine Siskin landed in a tree.
