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The eastern gray squirrel is a bushy-tailed member of the rodent family. They have grayish-brown fur with paler fur on their undersides. The tail often has silvery-tipped hairs at the end. Eastern gray squirrels can grow 17 to 20 inches long. Florida is home to two other species of squirrels, the fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) and the southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans).
Eastern gray squirrels occur in woodland and urban areas, especially near oaks and hickories, and are active during the day, often feeding on the ground. They spend much of their lives in trees.
The eastern gray squirrel hoards food in numerous places for later recovery. They have the ability to recall the location of thousands of food caches. Preferred foods include bark, berries, seeds and acorns.
Breeding can occur up to twice a year. Nests are made in the forks of trees, but they will nest in attics when accessible, becoming a nuisance to many homeowners. Litter size averages one to four young.
Of the 94 species of wild mammals that are native to Florida, none are more frequently encountered than squirrels. Squirrels belong to the most successful and widespread order in the world, rodents. One of the main differences between squirrels and most other rodents is that squirrels have a rather large, bushy tail.
I found this one in my backyard in Polk County, Florida.
A local celebrity these days - this Eastern Meadowlark was feeding amongst the long grasses against the slope of a hill. Although starvation may be an issue, Owls and Hawks also frequent the area and this guy pops out against the snow...
The female Eastern Koël (Eudynamys orientalis) is larger than the male, with speckled feathers and lacking the bright red eyes of her mate. These birds migrate to Australia where they spend the warmer months laying their eggs in other birds' nests and shattering the peace with a range of loud and discordant calls. I do not welcome these birds to my yard, and the other birds shun them.
New Britain Pa.
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New Britain Pa.
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Taken near Merritt, British Columbia, Canada by David.
An Eastern Kingbird displays to its mate on a warm midsummer evening.
David
Papilio glaucus, the eastern tiger swallowtail, is a species of butterfly native to eastern North America. It is one of the most familiar butterflies in the eastern United States, where it is common in many different habitats and travels as far North as Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Papilio glaucus
Another first find for me - the Eastern Phobe doesn't hang around Iowa to much - except during breeding season. A beautiful little bird about 6" long on average with a plump look!
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Dixon Meadows Pa.
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Photo taken: Lachine Rapids Park / Parc des Rapides, Montreal, Qc
The eastern kingbird is a large tyrant flycatcher native to the Americas. The bird is predominantly dark gray with white underbelly and pointed wings. Eastern kingbirds are conspicuous and are commonly found in open areas with scattered trees and bushes, where they perch while foraging for insects. Source: Wikipedia
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Eastern Towhee (m) with a catch. On an early morning walk with our dog when we heard the distinctive call of towhees. We stood back and while quietly waiting this male appeared on the trail with what looks to me like an insect or bee. It did present a quick photo opportunity.
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Taken near Merritt, British Columbia, Canada by David.
An Eastern Kingbird rests against a backdrop of Silky Lupine in the late evening light.
David
Eastern forktail (Ischnura verticalis) is a member of the damselfly family Coenagrionidae.
The males are yellow-green with blue on the top of the eighth and ninth abdominal segments. The females may be orange, or less commonly yellow-green like the male
Papilio polyxenes, the black swallowtail, American swallowtail or parsnip swallowtail, is a butterfly found throughout much of North America. It is the state butterfly of Oklahoma and New Jersey.
Eastern Phoebe ~ (Sayornis phoebe)
Nice to see (and hear) these birds back on their wintering grounds in Florida.
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Edwin Forsythe Wildlife Refuge.
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If a mysterious trill catches your attention in the night, bear in mind the spooky sound may come from an owl no bigger than a pint glass. Common east of the Rockies in woods, suburbs, and parks, the Eastern Screech-Owl is found wherever trees are, and they’re even willing to nest in backyard nest boxes. These supremely camouflaged birds hide out in nooks and tree crannies through the day, so train your ears and listen for them at night.
They are back up north near us in numbers. This one was calling actively and eventually came out into the open! Was very dark by this point given late evening, so ISO had to be pushed to the extreme!
Showing off the rust coloured chest & sides and the white belly, while the brilliant blue is on the head, back, wings and tail.
Canatara Park, Sarnia, ON
Iduna pallida
Photographed in Eastern Rodopi, Bulgaria.
More Eastern Olivaceous Warbler photos can be seen at alexperrywildlife.com/blog/q8Aj5.