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Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)Observer
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Always unmistakable and lovey to find.
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Common Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea)Observer
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On Cumberland Plateau, nice to see on spring hikes.
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Eastern Leatherwood (Dirca palustris)Observer
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Terrible photo, but flowers still discernible.
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Duskywings (Genus Erynnis)Observer
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Not sure if I am correct on this one, but the buffy patch on forewing kinda makes me lean that way.
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Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)Observer
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Another car collision fatality of male Eastern Bluebird.
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Mountain Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra acuminata)Observer
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Nice to see, was a large specimen. Leaves alternate, flowers bisexual, in racemes.
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Milkweed Tussock Moth (Euchaetes egle)Observer
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Milkweed tussock moth larvae enjoying the Asclepias incarnata.
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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Monarch larva munching on Asclepias incarnata.
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Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)Observer
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Obvious car collision as cause of death.
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Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)Observer
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Breaks my heart to see this on morning bike ride. Have observed several on adjacent telephone pole over the past several years, and an obvious car fatality. They swoop low to catch an insect on the road, and of course don't look both ways. I wish people would be more cautious, observant drivers concerning wildlife.
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)Observer
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A boom year for these in my area. Lots of moisture and nectar to be found, luckily.
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Brambles (Genus Rubus)Observer
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At first I thought this may have been Rubus odorata.....but no. Any ideas would be appreciated. I should have taken more photos and had a closer look at fruit/seed capsule, whatever the heck that is!
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Mountain Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra acuminata)Observer
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Had to think about this one a bit; thought it may have been Itea virginica, but that species blooms earlier, and Clethra alnifolia I have seen, but much further south. Leaves are coarse, more deeply toothed than I. virginica, and bloom time seems a dead giveaway, plus Clethra acuminata is recorded for this county....so...... :-)
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Ghost Pipe (Monotropa uniflora)Observer
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Such a richly diverse area. See these seldom, and was a nice find.
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Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans)Observer
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A southern flying squirrel has taken occupancy of a bluebird box, pretty typical behavior. It's been interesting observing this fella (fellow?) not sure if it's nesting, has young, or is just making do with a rent free place.
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Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum)Observer
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Shiny dark green leaves with campanulate flowers; I think these are very pretty evergreen shrubs, although they get fairly large, almost tree like. Too bad the fruit isn't good to eat!
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American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)Observer
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Small understory tree seen here mostly in riparian areas. Always loved these trees. The biggest one I have seen was in Louisiana.
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House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)Observer
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Male house finch. These birds are so prolific here. Cycling on road, obviously a car collision fatality.
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Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)Observer
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Male pileated woodpecker.....Such a neat bird, never tire of watching them!!
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Helmet Skullcap (Scutellaria integrifolia)Observer
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Leaves opposite, entire, lanceolate to oblanceolate, flowers blue and lower lip has 2 white markings. Growing in open woodland areas.
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Cedarglade St. John's Wort (Hypericum frondosum)Observer
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Showy wide petals, with broad bracts at end of branches. Lots of limestone outcroppings in this area, and fairly sure it is H. frondosum vs H. prolificum, because the latter always seems to have more flowers in each cyme, and are smaller.
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Devil's Bit (Chamaelirium luteum)Observer
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Been awhile since I've seen this plant...likely due to wrong place, wrong time. Such a pleasure to see again for sure.
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Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)Observer
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Male cercropia finally made its exit from cocoon that had been attached to a Lindera benzoin all winter. So good to finally see one actually come out alive, that had not been parasitized!!
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Eastern Beebalm (Monarda bradburiana)Observer
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Such a tough plant, and nice to see with the purple spots and more compact growth habit as opposed to M. fistulosa (which is a fave as well.)
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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)Observer
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Seconday wing feathers along trail; along with several others scattered about. I have seen Cooper's in area previously. Perhaps it nailed this Cedar Waxwing.
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Pale Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius)Observer
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Given the paleness of the this oyster mushroom, perhaps it is P. pulmonarius, but just a guess, a Pleurotus nonetheless?
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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)Observer
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Another car collision fatality observed on bike ride. I'm thinking it's a song sparrow due to markings, but....maybe a field sparrow?
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus)Observer
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So sad to find this car collision fatality on walk with dog. My favorite species I think.
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Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)Observer
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Saw this on morning walk; I have heard them vocalizing during first of year, through early spring. A secondary feather it appears. Have not heard them in quite a long time, but they are obviously around; it was in good shape and obviously recently molted.
