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Did you know our most liked sighting was observed on Friday, January 1, 2010 by The Coyote Kid. It is liked by 55 visitors!

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7 days ago LTC made the following comment on the observation of American robin? posted on July 12, 2019:
A lost fledgling!  (reply...)
22 days ago hope made the following comment on the observation of Elm sawfly (Cimbex americana Leach) posted on June 27, 2019:
I would like some identification.

It couldn't fly at the time.
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23 days ago Mardon made the following comment on the observation of Unidentified posted on June 20, 2019:
I'm guessing that this is a Common Tiger Beetle, a.k.a. Cicindela sp.  You might find the species if you look though all the images here:

Some Cicindela purpurea look fairly similar to your photo.
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24 days ago Daniel Tomás made the following comment on the observation of silver fox posted on June 25, 2019:
When going towards st johns on road 11, just a bit past Maddox Cove, a silver fox crossed the road! (reply...)
35 days ago Tclenche made the following comment on the observation of Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) posted on May 28, 2019:
Thank you LTC! I have never seen a Yellowlegs eat sticklebacks before. I have been watching these birds for decades.
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35 days ago LTC made the following comment on the observation of Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) posted on May 28, 2019:
Great shots!! (reply...)
47 days ago Tclenche made the following comment on the observation of Mourning cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa) posted on September 05, 2018:
I have just started seeing them here for 2019 also. postings and photos to follow. Funny thing, butterflies seem to have a territory. I keep seeing butterflies return to the same location and fly away each time i pass by.
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47 days ago Ed made the following comment on the observation of Mourning cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa) posted on September 05, 2018:
Seen one of these beauties in Gander today June 2 2019 (reply...)
126 days ago Newfiegirl made the following comment on the observation of Black fox posted on September 25, 2018:
Unfortunately this little guy was struck and killed this winter...RIP little one I'll miss seeing you around the backyard this Summer  (reply...)
131 days ago Tclenche made the following comment on the observation of Shrew posted on March 05, 2019:
i see lots of prints in fresh snow, but I have not met a live shrew in the woods this winter! Great sighting!!

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