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American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)Observer
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Very surprised to see this big roach outside a lecture hall with it being so cold and populated. I'd expect them all to be inside instead.
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Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
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I saw this growing on a rock bridge near the creek. The area directly above was shielded from sunlight by plenty of tree branches and may have even fallen from them to colonize the rock.
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Tropical Sage (Salvia coccinea)Observer
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I didn't see this plant flowering like this last week. The rainy weekend might have helped.
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Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)Observer
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These grackles(?) were picking up some berries from the nearby bushes. They're more cautious of people than the squirrels as they flew away when I tried to approach them.
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Ballmoss (Tillandsia recurvata)Observer
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I think this tangle of plant fur is ball moss. This specific one probably fell from the tree where many, many more of it's friends seem to be situated.
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Section LantanaObserver
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I wonder why these have adapted to have more than one color variation in the flowers.
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Subfamily TipulinaeObserver
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Almost missed this little critter. It looks like its resting. The moist area may be favorable for its survival here.
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American Asters (Genus Symphyotrichum)Observer
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This beauty was perched about 6 feet above the riverbank just smiling at passersby students. I think its location provides just the right amount of water and sunlight along with a little tree cover.
