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Eastern Towhee
This little guy was standing on the top of the fence post singing his lungs out. He was watching me as I approached, but didn't d…
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Magnolia Bloom
By Mid-May, the Magnolia blossoms began to open high up in the tall trees.
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Kamikazi Cardinal
I managed to trip the shutter just before the Cardinal male launched himself in my general direction from the fence post on which…
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Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
Squirrels are particularly abundant right now, also likely prey for the Red Shouldered Hawk and other raptors. I especially like t…
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Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus)
This is the common rabbit throughout North Carolina. Lots of young are evident, and I think the Red Shouldered Hawks are also keep…
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Forest Trail, South Eastern Boundary
It's Mid-May and the laves are fully out, although they have a bit of growth left in them. Animal activity is abundant throughout…
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Detention Pond- Mid-May
By Mid-May, Pickerel Weed has grown well into the open water on the ponds, especially is "middle" pond. The blue flowers are yet…
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Hydrangea
A hydrangea bloom beginning to blossom by the loop driveway. I am not going to try to identify this one.