lynnharper's Favorites
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
ckhuntDescription
Observed trying to take a fish away from an Osprey.
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Elders (Genus Sambucus)Observer
keiraophotoDescription
common in openings, wildlife like it
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American Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)Observer
davidreikDescription
I took these pictures to show the seed pods in the process of emerging from the flower remnants.
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Florideophycean Algae (Class Florideophyceae)Observer
cjb42Description
stringy reddish-brown algae, strong orange fluorescence under 365nm UV light
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Rock Veilwort (Metzgeria conjugata)Observer
janice22sDescription
My best guess. Neutral rock face, moist.
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American Tree Moss (Climacium americanum)Observer
botanicum-vitaeDescription
Branch leaves: lobed at base and narrowed at tip, forming a toothed triangular section.
Stem leaves: broad at base and narrowed at tip, forming a toothed triangular section.
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vernal3Description
30* F. On soon-to-be-used-for-first-time-this-season snow shovel in barn.
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Red-humped Caterpillar Moth (Oedemasia concinna)Observer
ophisDescription
penultimate instar on planted redbud in backyard
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Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus)Observer
josefersonpovbrasil
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Mushrooms, Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, and Allies (Class Agaricomycetes)Observer
jackalynnmcsharry
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False-Foxglove Sun Moth (Pyrrhia aurantiago)Observer
cbuelow45Description
Special Concern in MA. Observed in a large Aurolaria patch that emerged from a long-dormant seed bank following a 2014 fire-influenced natural community restoration. Nearest known Pyrrhia and Aureolaria populations are ~5 miles away (Aureolaria occurrences are very well-documented in the greater Quabbin area). Aureolaria is extremely fragrant, and likely attracted the Pyrrhia even at this distance. Pyrrhia's pioneering ability into this re-established Aureolaria occurrence shows well how the meta-population concept works on large-scale fire-influenced landscapes (individual small habitat patches may wax and wane in their abilities to support specialized species, but the greater landscape is always supporting adequate representations of suitable habitat for mobile species to exploit). @btk, @danjwilder, @ginny-d, @lynnharper, @wernerehl, @purplecort.
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Sulphur Dust Lichen (Psilolechia lucida)Observer
stevetobinDescription
Under overhangs in rock wall. Orange fluorescence with 395 nm UV illumination.
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Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)Observer
sarahshearerDescription
Hatchlings peeking out from their nest, hidden in the garage.
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Whip Nutrush (Scleria triglomerata)Observer
threepogoniasDescription
Not my discovery, but these are my photos. Very exciting to see this rediscovered here!
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Salamander Algae (Oophila amblystomatis)Observer
mxnatureDescription
In wood frog egg mass
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Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar)Observer
tylermahardDescription
Interesting insect sign on these oaks up on the ridge. Any ID help is appreciated. These insect casings were very abundant here.
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Longfin Inshore Squid (Doryteuthis pealeii)Observer
alex_shureDescription
Hunting larval fish, very shallow - waist deep water
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Hydrangea Sphinx (Darapsa versicolor)Observer
mhkingDescription
Norfolk County, ON
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Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus)Observer
laurieautioDescription
This is the same individual that @lynnharper saw on 2021/01/26. It is on the side of a house. It is a bit darker than the photograph appears.
Update: Unfortunately, the bat did not survive. I found it dead on the ground 2/28/21 on a warmer day after a cold spell. Overnight it was then carted under a board and chewed on - shrew?
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One-sided Wintergreen (Orthilia secunda)Observer
threepogoniasDescription
Rich wetland w/Mitella nuda & black ash
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Bobcat (Lynx rufus)Observer
kpbhwcDescription
Having a nice nap!
Turns out this is my friend's photo! I did go over to her house and see the bobcat though, I just thought the photo was taken by me...
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Quinebaug River Crayfish (Faxonius quinebaugensis)Observer
cbuelow45Description
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Atlantic Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus ssp. atlantica)Observer
mycapecodadventurepictures
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
greenbottleblueDescription
Attacking a small branch as if it were a snake.
