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Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)Observer
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Earliest date I have seen a butterfly yet - it was sunny and 12C with no wind
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Meadow Vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus)Observer
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First time I've seen one in the backyard!
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Boreal Chorus Frog (Pseudacris maculata)Observer
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First time I've heard them calling this early! There was only one chorus frog calling in the usual spot off the trail
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American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)Observer
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I've been seeing a red squirrel with a white-tipped tail in this area since 2020. I'm not sure if it's the same individual or a genetic trait being passed on to its offspring. Very used to being fed by people!
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North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)Observer
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Three present, though only one came up onto the ice
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Hudsonian Whiteface (Leucorrhinia hudsonica)Observer
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This individual clearly shows the pale veins within the dark patches at the base of the wings.
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North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum)Observer
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Same intersection, but not the same tree, as seen previously
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Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis)Observer
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Went out to fill the feeders in the morning and found my first dragonfly of the year doing a headstand on my back deck! I picked him up and put him in a safe spot to warm up when the sun came out.
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Gulf Ghost Crab (Ocypode occidentalis)Observer
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No "Horns" visible on eyestalks
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Owl-Butterflies (Genus Caligo)Observer
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Looks like it had freshly emerged - photo taken with my iPhone after dark when finding it among the hotel gardens on our way to dinner!