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Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)Observer
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Unafraid, but noisy!
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European Hornet (Vespa crabro)Observer
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An Eastern Yellowjacket being preyed upon by a considerably-larger European Hornet.
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Ringed Assassin Bug (Pselliopus cinctus)Observer
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Sensing opportunity, the Ringed Assassin Bug responded to the presence of an Eastern Yellowjacket by stalking it, but, as that Yellowjacket became aware of the threat and became defensive, the Assassin, realizing that it was over-matched, backed off to defend itself.
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Canada Warbler (Cardellina canadensis)Observer
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Observation #8700
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)Observer
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Next observation identifying eggs.
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
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Observation: #8500
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Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)Observer
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Observation #8400
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Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)Observer
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One of four Gray Fox now living on the property.
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Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)Observer
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Alone on a bough
The Mockingbird sings,
But down on the ground
The dancing begins.
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Orbweavers (Family Araneidae)Observer
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The high value of waterfront property to spiders should be evident here.
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Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)Observer
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Gray Fox have a den beneath my woodworking shop again. Two kits have been observed. Most recently, this space was occupied by fox five years ago. See - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/31138909
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Common Raven (Corvus corax)Observer
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The adult Common Ravens have gotten to know me through the weeks and don't fly away on my approach. This female is seen jumping about - rather happily, I think - because she has seen me leave some bread slices for her and her young.
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Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)Observer
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Apparently unconcerned with my presence and daylight proximity, she paused to have her photo taken.
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Common Raven (Corvus corax)Observer
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Eggs were layed in this nest on March 8th. All five of them hatched. The young are over-crowded on this precarious ledge, but appear healthy - are stretching their wings and getting ready to fly.
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Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea)Observer
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Observation #8,000
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American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)Observer
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Nest cavity with three young.
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
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Thanks for spotting the eagle and calling, B.J. Just 20 feet over the house doesn't happen too often.
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Common Raven (Corvus corax)Observer
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A happy bird - found a hard-boiled egg.
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American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)Observer
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
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Sitting in the yard this morning - over the mailbox - until discovered and driven away by Crows.
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American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)Observer
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Closely following and now observing (from a safe distance) an adult Common Raven that has found food and returned to a nest with chicks.
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Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)Observer
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First one back here in 2024 and noisy.
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
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It appears to be the male that's here incubating the eggs.
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Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)Observer
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Preening in the sun on a cold November day.
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New World Sparrows (Family Passerellidae)Observer
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Observation #7400
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
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Observation #7300
