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Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)Observer
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Long beaked grackle spotted at Utep. Close resemblance toward crows. Black feather distinguishes its species. Most likely feeding at the time encounter, I notice the bird was using its long beak to poke through the long grass.
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Hummingbirds (Family Trochilidae)Observer
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It is not physically a hummingbird itself. But here in observation, is a hummingbird nest that is the size of a golf ball, with amazing nesting technique. You can actually see furry little babies inside.
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Crane Flies (Infraorder Tipulomorpha)Observer
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Very unusual type of large fly with extremely long legs. Found in the boonies at the edge of New Mexico & Texas. Has a sort of a rainbow transparent colored wings the size of its body that expand outwards. Very long legs, and seems to be attracted to light from my phone and feeds off smaller insects.
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Common Pill Woodlouse (Armadillidium vulgare)Observer
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Common name, "Rollie Pollie". These species are known as woodlice, isopods. Very slow passive specie of insects found underneath moist environments. When threatened, the pillbug will fold itself into a ball to essentially play dead.
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Southwestern Fence Lizard (Sceloporus cowlesi)Observer
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Found near the edge of New Mexico & Texas. This specie has a dark shade of scales to blend in to the warm colored environment. Very fast, with a long tail.
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Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)Observer
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Large population of milkweed bugs found in multiple areas in El Paso. Very common bug to find in dry climates.
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Centipedes (Class Chilopoda)Observer
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A very small size centipede, about 3cm in length of the insect. Found in a top layer of fertilizer, which is mostly likely consuming nutrients. Very fast crawler, kept trying to burrow itself.
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Rough Harvester Ant (Pogonomyrmex rugosus)Observer
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Scattered population of fire ants, which seemed to be unusual because normal behavior would show the ants following each other in coordination of one another.
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Soaptree Yucca (Yucca elata)Observer
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Near of lost dog trail. Very tall shrub like specie of plant. Has sharp end points, most likely works as a defense mechanism to protect the plant.
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Cutworm Moths and Allies (Family Noctuidae)Observer
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Found near a light source, is very small & is threatened by any kind of moment. Specie is attracted to light.
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White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica)Observer
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Female pigeon found nesting on the crevasse of a tree, which provides a natural sheltered environment for the pigeon.
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Western Paper Wasp (Mischocyttarus flavitarsis)Observer
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Small flying insect, travels fast and stings as a defense mechanism. Spotted resting on a rock near some flowers in Ruidoso New Mexico.
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Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)Observer
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Spotted feeding off a residential area the deer was with another deer and seems to be at a young age. Very shy but gentle creatures. Usually travel in groups
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American Coot (Fulica americana)Observer
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Resting in the lake of the Inn of the Mountain gods. The duck was soaking up the sun and repeatedly dunking its head in the water to keep cool. The duck had a white face, which may indicate what type of duck it is.
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Pines, Spruces, Larches, and Allies (Subfamily Pinoideae)Observer
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Very tall pines, large population in Ruidoso New Mexico. Does not have leafs, but have pine needles and grow pinecones as a dispersal method.
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Bark Scorpions (Genus Centruroides)Observer
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Chihuahuanus coahuilae.
Found a full grow stripe-tail scorpion walking along a humid environment. Most likely hunting, small insects. Resting on a rock in the shade may indicate that the scorpion is trying to reduce body temperature.
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Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)Observer
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The bird had a small beak that curves downward, the color of the bird had silky smooth brown feathers with unique spotted pattern on the back.
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New Mexico Rainbow Cactus (Echinocereus dasyacanthus ssp. dasyacanthus)Observer
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Very small stubby cactus plant, with an extreme amount of finer thorns. Pink color.
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Engelmann Prickly Pear Complex (Complex Opuntia engelmannii)Observer
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The one observed was small & grounded but can grow very large. White thorns all of the plant. Spherical budding flowers.
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Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata)Observer
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Arial growing plant, very large with many bright small yellow flowers blooming.
