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Green Spleenwort (Asplenium viride)Observer
stevendanielDescription
Asplenium viride
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Mouse-ear Cress (Arabidopsis thaliana)Observer
cgbb2004Description
about 15 centimeters tall; two different individuals in same population
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
cgbb2004Description
after the ice storm today
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Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus)Observer
dianebourdonDescription
male grouse drumming courtship
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Appalachian Sedge (Carex appalachica)Observer
elacroix-carignanDescription
A first for me! Rocky slope ont he side of a small path. Convincingly not C. rosea, the species is found nearby but has way thicker spikes and wider leaves.
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North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum)Observer
ckhuntDescription
Fresh apples.
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Narrowleaf Gentian (Gentiana linearis)Observer
gglynnDescription
About half of the population with white corollas
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Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus)Observer
cgbb2004Description
male on his drumming log -- in the rain
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Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna)Observer
hill_jasonmDescription
part of our migratory connectivity project
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Barred Owl (Strix varia)Observer
cgbb2004Description
flew in close to the house and perched on the hand-cart; spent a long time looking for mice; we suspect it has been feeding young because since then, we've been hearing lots and lots of Barred Owl vocalization....
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Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus)Observer
cgbb2004Description
He was drumming on his log before sunrise, then hopped off and ran the ~100 feet to the corner of the house, where there were remnant seeds from the feeders. As the sun rose, he ran back to his log and, facing the rising sun, resumed drumming.
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Yellow-flowered Rosebay (Rhododendron aureum)Observer
borisbolshakovDescription
seg_vivid
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Insular Newfoundland Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes ssp. deletrix)Observer
todd_boland
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Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus)Observer
cgbb2004Description
He started drummng two days ago.
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Rhododendron faithaeObserver
geographerdaveDescription
I am posting photos of R faithae since it is a rarity in it's natural range in China. This plant was obtained from the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way, Washington. The photos published on flickr of this plant blooming in 2018 were the first that many people in the west have seen. Most descriptions say this flowers are white without spots. However, the flowers on this plant do have tinting and a few spots. A beautiful flower with pleasant aroma, that blooms late.
Chinese name translated to English is: large cloud brocade rhododendron.
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interior shots of flowers from Bud 1 showing varying amounts on the red blotch, and yellowish tinge.
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Southern Arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum)Observer
bridgetvtDescription
Viburnum dendatum?
Lake Carmi State Park
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Rhododendrons and Azaleas (Genus Rhododendron)Observer
erikamitchellDescription
Planted? Escaped?
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American Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum opulus var. americanum)Observer
peterzika
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Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)Observer
woodworkDescription
This tree heavily browsed by the previously uploaded porky
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Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)Observer
trscavoDescription
At Macrae Farm Park
Two species of milkweed in a single photo frame. This observation is for the plant on the right. For the plant on the left, see: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89303109
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Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)Observer
trscavoDescription
At Macrae Farm Park
Two species of milkweed in a single photo frame. This observation is for the plant on the left. For the plant on the right, see: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89303110
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Mexican Violetear (Colibri thalassinus)Observer
hill_jasonmDescription
Seen at a private residence over the course of two hours. Of course, my camera battery died instantly, but luckily the bird was coming in so closely that I was able to snap some cell phone photos over a two hour period of this bird from afar.
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American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)Observer
cgbb2004Description
as seen during East Franklin, Vermont, Christmas Bird Count
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Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)Observer
er-birdsDescription
!! CBC-day bonus, seen from Bergen Ave
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Goldie's Wood Fern (Dryopteris goldieana)Observer
cgbb2004Description
Field trip leader (Peter Hope) demonstrates relatively abrupt diminishing of broad fern leaf (blade) to relatively small tip.
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connorquinnDescription
Conidium stained with lactophenol/cotton blue. Retrieved from foam sample.
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Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)Observer
rjbaltierraDescription
Still dont know why it happened but while out birding this Sharpie landed on my head! Scared me at first and then amazingly it let me take selfies with it! Had no idea what it was until I started taking pics I was expecting a magpie not a hawk!
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Alpine Woodsia (Woodsia alpina)Observer
hayleykoldingDescription
Boreal calcareous cliffs at Smuggler's Notch (coordinates not specific for each observation)
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Red-fruited White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda rubrocarpa)Observer
raffib128Description
Perhaps this is a hybrid?
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Potter's Shield Fern (Polystichum × potteri)Observer
hayleykoldingDescription
Shown between P. acrostichoides and P. braunii.Smuggler's Notch (coordinates not specific for each observation)
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Mexican Violetear (Colibri thalassinus)Observer
fatroosterfarmDescription
see eBird for information regarding sighting (CHECKLIST S95358164)
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American Mountain Ash (Sorbus americana)Observer
trscavoDescription
On the Long Trail on Laraway Mountain
These (and many more like them) were found lying on the ground but there were no plants in the vicinity that would explain their presence. It finally dawned on me that the ravens (or crows) I heard overhead were fetching the berries from the mountainside and feasting in the treetops on the summit. I have no idea why they bothered to transport the berries, some of which dropped to the ground in the excitement.
I've seen both Corvus and Sorbus on this mountain before:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/78700022
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/78700020
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Spruce Grouse (Canachites canadensis)Observer
sebeckettDescription
Male with a hen and immature bird (not pictured)
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Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)Observer
trscavoDescription
On the Upper Gorge Loop in the Sterling Forest
