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Asian Tramp Snail (Bradybaena similaris)Observer
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88°F/55% chance of rain/4mph winds NE/61% humidity
Specimen found in crevice of large plant leaves in full shade/water-logged soil.
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Rusty Millipede (Trigoniulus corallinus)Observer
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Another rusty millipede found in the same log. 89°F/15% chance of rain/5mph winds
Observed under rotten log near full-shaded area.
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Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata)Observer
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Species observed on edge of bank/full sun/freshwater.
90°F/precipitation 15%/6mph winds
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West Indian Sea Egg (Tripneustes ventricosus)Observer
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The picture looks a little red because of the sunset, but the urchin is a dull purple.
Specimen found among rocks during low-tide at sunset.
88°F/15% precipitation/59% humidity/winds 6mph
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
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Bald eagle
89°F/ 15% chance of rain/55% humidity
Observed on boat ride through weeki wachee river perched on pine tree branch/partial shade.
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Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)Observer
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86°F/50% chance of rain/74% humidity/ 7mph winds
Species found perched on dead tree/full sun
Distinguishing characteristics: red feathers adorning head; patches of white feathers; characteristic head shape.
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Tropical House Gecko (Hemidactylus mabouia)Observer
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85°F/ 73% humidity/47% chance of rain/10mph winds.
Found in screenroom/full shade/mid-morning.
Distinguishing characteristics: body shape; large eyes; tail stripe pattern
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Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)Observer
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82°F/ 74% humidity/25% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
This was the best few pictures I could get of this bluejay. Found perching in red mangrove.
Distinguishing characteristics: stripe/black collar-like pattern on neck.
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Domestic Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos var. domesticus)Observer
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82°F/ 74% humidity/25% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Found drifting in spring.
Distinguishing characteristics: beak/feet color.
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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla)Observer
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79°F/ 32% humidity/0% chance of rain/ 9mph winds
Various seagulls on edge of water/high tide.
Distinguishing characteristics: white collar-like pattern on neck; black head.
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Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae)Observer
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80°F/ 54% humidity/7% chance of rain/ 4mph winds
Found on bench/pollinating.
Distinguishing characteristics: orange coloration/spot distribution.
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Fragrant Thunbergia (Thunbergia fragrans)Observer
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82°F/ 74% humidity/25% chance of rain/ 4mph winds
Species found near bench/damp soil/partial sunlight.
Distinguishing characteristics: petal shape and flower color. Leaf shape.
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Feather Mosses (Order Hypnales)Observer
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82°F/ 74% humidity/25% chance of rain/ 4mph winds
Species found on rotting log/damp soil/"velvet-like" to the touch.
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Bahamian Paper Wasp (Polistes bahamensis)Observer
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82°F/ 74% humidity/25% chance of rain/ 4mph winds
Found on swingset/partial sunlight/ about to rain.
Distinguishing characteristics: stripe pattern and coloration.
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Short-stemmed Russula (Russula brevipes)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Found in wooded area/ damp soil.
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Boletes (Family Boletaceae)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Found in damp soil/ wooded area.
Distinguishing characteristics: coloration/ different color on inside.
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Deer Mushroom (Pluteus cervinus)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Species found in wooded area/ damp soil.
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Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Species found in red mangrove.
Distinguishing characteristics: fur color
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Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis)Observer
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83°F/ 62% humidity/4% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Species found outside contemporary arts building.
Distinguishing characteristics: feather coloration (red feathers in particular)
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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Species found in full sun/wrapped around wooden post.
Distinguishing characteristics: climbing of vine itself, leaf arrangement and coloration
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Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Species found in full sun/dry soil.
Distinguishing characteristics: the shape/arrangement of the plant itself.
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Palmettos (Genus Sabal)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Species found in pine hammock/dry soil/ partial sun.
Distinguishing characteristics: palm shape; bark coloration
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American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Species found in shady area/ dry soil.
Distinguishing characteristics: buds are characteristic of this plant. Incoming berries are visible. Leaf shape.
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Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Species found in red mangrove, hunting.
Distinguishing characteristics: feather coloration (slate/dark blue); beak length
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Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Found high up on oak tree/ partial sunlight.
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Florida Strangler Fig (Ficus aurea)Observer
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86°F/ 72% humidity/6% chance of rain/ 7mph winds
Species found close to spring/ sandy soil/ partial sunlight.
Distinguishing characteristics: twisted trunk. Hanging roots(?)