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alexsalcedoKuvaus
ID: Pantherophis quadrivittatus
Feeding on a Knight Anole (Anolis equestris)
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Ambystoma maculatumHavainnoija
sbillermanKuvaus
A "spotless" Spotted Salamander (one picture with Jefferson's Salamander for comparison).
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Ambystoma maculatumHavainnoija
novah21Kuvaus
At first I thought it was a Jefferson salamander, but it just lacks the spots :)
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Varanus acanthurusHavainnoija
owen65Kuvaus
I found this poor bugger of a goanna on the side of Namatjira Way in the west Macdonnels with its head stuck inside a beer can that some arsehole had tossed from their car. I managed to get the poor bugger's head out and cooled it with some water and sat it in the shade of a clump of grass to recover. This picture is exactly as found, cooking in the sun on the edge of the road.
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Amerikanvaris (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Havainnoija
steveyoungKuvaus
Was vocalizing AmCrow so confident ID
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gtsalmonKuvaus
Young adult male (Tyrosinase positive albino?) collected AOR on Hwy 90 3.2 miles W of Brackettville by Cam and Brenda Posey on 6/11/2010 @ 12:50 a.m.
Pattern is consistent with area splendida (I have seen others from Highway 90 in the 1990s) and this type of albino is not represented in L. (g.) splendida in captive snake collections, thus it is not likely an escaped or released pet snake. The specimen was several years under my care (2015-2018) and acted like a wild snake as well (musking frequently even after years in captivity). It is still alive at these additional notes (May 2022) and has been bred by myself (first time in 2016) and Cam Posey producing six heterozygous offspring. None of those have been bred at this time.
Map point is approximate.
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Kupusilli (Dorosoma cepedianum)Havainnoija
oddfitzKuvaus
Gizzard Shad being swallowed by a Double-crested Cormorant
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Lithobates palustrisHavainnoija
amygut15Kuvaus
pickerel frog mounting a American tree toad during breeding time
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Storeria dekayiHavainnoija
cgkoonceKuvaus
Lucky capture of incident. Prey originally thought to be worm but noticed snake later in editing. Not clear if the bird succeeded in consuming it. Snake ID suggested by naturalist friend.
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Plethodon teyahaleeHavainnoija
captainjack0000Kuvaus
I could be talked into this being a Plethodon metcalfi, but that might be more hope than anything. Message me and I may share some details.
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Plethodon cinereusHavainnoija
cowturtleKuvaus
Incredible green fluorescence under the tail with a 365nm black light.
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Plethodon cinereusHavainnoija
radbackedsalamanderKuvaus
Unexpected find, still snow on the ground.
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Desmognathus fuscusHavainnoija
jeffdcKuvaus
Two of them. One had the other's head clasped in it's mouth and they would periodically roll around. Their bellies had blue in them but I failed to get a picture of that. I got video and will upload that to YouTube and link here.
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phils1stpixKuvaus
Gainer Springs
Econfina Creek Water Management Area
Northwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMD
Bay County, Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
29 September 2017
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Channa argusHavainnoija
katharinabKuvaus
Watched this Creature/s for about five minutes and cannot figure out WHAT it is. In a very old Millpond. Appears to have long FIN/S but very coarse ones. Was just under the surface most of the time, then emerging as in photos. Seems Reptilian....? Please Help!?
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Storeria dekayiHavainnoija
emaltmanKuvaus
Hundreds sunning themselves on the bike trail
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katstclairKuvaus
Is this a diamondback water snake? We saw him very close to the wolf river.
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Tammitangara (Piranga ludoviciana)Havainnoija
tysmithKuvaus
Rarity coming to feeder. It has been lingering a few days.
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Idänkirkupöllönen (Megascops asio)Havainnoija
tysmithKuvaus
In one of the barns on my family property.
eBird List: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61753265
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Lapasorsa (Spatula clypeata)Havainnoija
tysmithKuvaus
eBird List: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61713488
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Amerikantukkasotka (Aythya collaris)Havainnoija
tysmithKuvaus
eBird List: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61713488
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Kalastajavaris (Corvus ossifragus)Havainnoija
tysmithKuvaus
Heard. Man these guys are tiny up close.
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Amerikanluhtakana (Rallus limicola)Havainnoija
tysmithKuvaus
Continuing group. I have only heard this species calling before so these looks were a treat! I knew they were small, but this thing was TINY...
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Kanadantylli (Charadrius semipalmatus)Havainnoija
tysmithKuvaus
Discovered this little fella as part of GLOBAL BIG DAY. Very rare in our area. I finished up the day with 108 species.
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Pulmussirri (Calidris alba)Havainnoija
tysmithKuvaus
Found earlier today by Warren Rolfe (@wrolfe). Rare transient for the region. Bird happily wandered close to 6 feet away from me.
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Taiturimatkija (Mimus polyglottos)Havainnoija
tysmithKuvaus
Observed with @lindseyhottinger.
Lindsey's obs: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/68945172
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Valkopäämerikotka (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Havainnoija
tysmithKuvaus
Got some roadkill...
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Plestiodon laticepsHavainnoija
allenbrowneKuvaus
Broadheaded Skink - Plestiodon laticeps - Female (persued by male)
