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Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
The Eastern Gray Squirrel (or tree rat according to some) is a native to most of eastern North America up into part of central Can…
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Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis)
The Carolina Chickadee is a small passerine (perching) bird in the tit family. It is a year-round resident throughout the southeas…
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Am I Being Scolded?
This guy looks like he is scolding me. Probably is.
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Adjacent Farm
Along the trails on the southern side of Galloway's property, a small area with a picnic table and bird feeder also offers a view…
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Northern Cardinal, (Cardinalis cardinalis)
The Northern Cardinal, the state bird of North Carolina breeds twice a year in March and May. They are abundant around the Gallowa…
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Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos
A pair of Mallards appeared in the detention ponds sometime in late March, early April. The Latin name, Anas platyrhynchos means "…
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Miss Bella
Bella the Cat has found her new cave, but she is not too sure that is where she wants to spend her time.
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Iris from Staff
In early April, we all received a lovely purple iris from Staff. It boosted our morale to be sure.
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Wild Berry Flower
In early Spring, there were lots of wild berry (strawberry?) flowers along the trails in the wooded areas.
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Seafood Dinner
And the great dinners (and lunches) keep on coming. Thanks yet again Ryan, Grey, and all of the Dining Services staff!
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White Throated Sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis
White Throated Sparrows are mainly winter residents (October to May) residents of the North Carolina Piedmont, although some non-b…
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Young Rabid Wolf Spider (Rabidiosa rabida)
These spiders like cotton fields, and wooded areas. Sometimes they might be found around ponds or in deep burrows that are covered…
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An Embarrassed Lizard
The Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) is the relatively small green to brown lizard that frequents our patios and is oftern see…
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Daffodils
A cluster of the many daffodils planted by Bob Marshall and his team of residents.
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Scotch!
An early, and most timely, birthday gift from daughter Frances and family. Survival and retention of sanity during the Time of COV…
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Miss Bella wears a mask
Bella tried out mask wearing. She did not like it, and let me know er displeasure with a nasty look.
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Galloway Gathering
The trees around Galloway came into pretty full leaf in April. The benches out on the east side in front of the fountain across fr…
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The Ponds
The several ponds within the main detention basin have, over the years, come a relatively diverse habitat with lots of different f…
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Easter Lilly
What is April without Easter Lilies. Here is a close up of the anthers with pollen deep in the flower.
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Galloway Trails - West Side
The trees along the trails are beginning to fully leaf out as we are in full to late Spring. The weather has been warm and pleasan…
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Dandelions
The Dandelion is indeed a persistent flower. Usually considered a pest, it is actually a rather beautiful flower in its own right.