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Mole Salamanders (Genus Ambystoma)Observer
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This tiny baby salamander was one of 6 that I and my parents saw in a very shallow stream next to the trail. Each one was barely 1 inch long.
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Mole Salamanders (Genus Ambystoma)Observer
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This observation is for the larval salamander. A separate observation for the isopod seen in the lead photo can be found here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/208534109
This tiny baby salamander was one of 6 that I and my parents saw in a very shallow stream next to the trail. Each one was barely 1 inch long.
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Isopods (Order Isopoda)Observer
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This observation is not for the larval salamander, but for the isopod just to the left of the salamander's head. A separate observation for the salamander can be seen here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/208534112
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Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)Observer
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Caught by an NKU field researcher and released unharmed. 1 foot long at most.
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Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas)Observer
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Only got one shot of this butterfly and it was out of focus. Grumble grumble.
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Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis)Observer
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Caught by an NKU field researcher, who said it was a Cope's Gray Treefrog.
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Bees (Epifamily Anthophila)Observer
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This poor bee got stuck in a trap meant for frogs and was half drowned. I picked her up and put her on a flower to rest and dry off.
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Hickories (Genus Carya)Observer
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Found these things growing at the end of woody stems about 3 feet tall and thought they were some bizarre type of flower. Thank you, Rosie, for educating me about the growth cycle of hickories. :)
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Barred Owl (Strix varia)Observer
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My mom and I could hear at least two owls hooting and hollering up a storm at each other.
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Genus AgrocybeObserver
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Taking the genus suggestion from the ID algorithm. This mushroom was growing in the lawn of a city park, was perhaps 3 inches tall, and had a cap about 1.25 inches across.
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Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina)Observer
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First one I've seen this year! It appeared to be collecting nesting material.
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Six-spotted Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sexguttata)Observer
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Possibly the most photogenic tiger beetle I've ever met.
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Grapevine Epimenis Moth (Psychomorpha epimenis)Observer
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I did not manage to get a photo of this teeny-tiny moth because it wouldn't land and hold still long enough, but after browsing nearby sightings and comparing photos/descriptions, I'm pretty sure Psychomorpha epimenis is what I saw. Just wanted to make a casual observation for my own records and documentation.
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Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)Observer
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A pair of jays appeared to be working on adding sticks to this nest. One of them sat on it a few times.
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White Fawnlily (Erythronium albidum)Observer
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Lots of these beauties were blooming at the edges of a trail through the woods. Taking the top species suggestion from the ID algorithm.
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White Fawnlily (Erythronium albidum)Observer
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Lots of these beauties were blooming at the edges of a trail through the woods. Taking the top species suggestion from the ID algorithm.
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Trilliums (Genus Trillium)Observer
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I'm not entirely certain, but I believe this is probably either T. sessile or T. recurvatum.
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Buckeyes and Horse-Chestnuts (Genus Aesculus)Observer
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Taking the genus suggestion from the ID algorithm. Each individual leaf in a cluster was about 5 inches long.
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Trilliums (Genus Trillium)Observer
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I'm not entirely certain, but I believe this is probably either T. sessile or T. recurvatum.
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Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum)Observer
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I just love the funny umbrella shape of Mayapple leaves.
