It was a blissfully relaxing day at Newport. All who joined in had a enjoyable time investigating the plants and animals. For a full write-up of the day, see Kee's bulletin here: http://www.csd.uwo.ca/~akd/newport-forest/
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| This coyote/fox (? tail seems too skinny) frolicked in the hay field near Newport. |
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| This plant at first a stumper, keyed out to be a Showy Tick-trefoil (Desmodium canadense). Rounded seed pods and dense pubescence on the mid-vein. |
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| Purple Joe Pye Weed , Eupatorium purpureum |
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| The "beach" along the Thames has excellent species diversity. Highlights for me - all found in this small hotspot, were an American Rubyspot Damselfly, American Snout butterfly, Kingfisher and the Hackberry Emperor pictured above. |
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| Wild lettuce? |
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| This giant fly bit me. OUCH! I caught it and harassed it in return. |
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| Probably Spotted Pye Weed |
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| Cup plant, almost done flowering. I have always liked the look of haggard flowers. |
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| Rainbow Darter from Fleming Creek |
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| Mayfly of Fleming Creek |
