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Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata)Observer
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Shy bird lurking around the wetlands. Did not want his photo taken. I'm surprised I even managed to get it in the frame for a few shots.
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Maple Zale Moth (Zale galbanata)Observer
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Single lobe in PM line and small size
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Summer Azure (Celastrina neglecta)Observer
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On Harbinger-of-the-Spring, but not a Spring Azure! Early brood of Summer Azure that flies before Spring Azures. Clean white wing, black pigment in markings (no brown pigment), and sky blue above.
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Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)Observer
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First of year for me and a personal early date for the species by one day. My prior personal early date was March 26th.
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Common Green Darner (Anax junius)Observer
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Saw two individuals - one on this pond and one in the other wetland at Grant Park. First of year odes for me.
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Summer Azure (Celastrina neglecta)Observer
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Yes, Summer Azure not Spring! Early brood neglecta flies before Spring Azures. Clean white wing, black pigment for dots, and sky blue above.
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Summer Azure (Celastrina neglecta)Observer
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Prominent white veins diagnostic for neglecta. Early spring brood Summer Azure. (Flies before Spring Azures!)