mwhitney's Identifications

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What

Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus)

Observer

lorelaimooradian

Date

November 29, 2023 03:40 PM EST

Place

New Kent Hwy, New Kent, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Common Five-lined Skink - Photo (c) Andrew Hoffman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
mwhitney's ID: Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus)
Added on January 16, 2024
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Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium)

Observer

cathythompson

Date

October 18, 2023 02:30 PM EDT

Place

Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Dogfennel - Photo (c) Tony Rodd, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
mwhitney's ID: Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium)
Added on October 19, 2023
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Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

Observer

paleojake

Date

October 11, 2023 09:00 AM EDT

Place

Warwick, Newport News, VA, USA (Google, OSM)
Carolina Wren - Photo (c) Andrew Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Andrew Murray
mwhitney's ID: Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)
Added on October 19, 2023
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Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

Observer

paleojake

Date

September 3, 2023 05:15 PM EDT

Place

Riverside, Newport News, VA 23606, USA (Google, OSM)
Blue Jay - Photo (c) whitemudwayne, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
mwhitney's ID: Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)
Added on October 19, 2023
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What

Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Observer

cdeforge1

Date

September 26, 2023 05:47 PM EDT

Place

Surry, VA 23883, USA (Google, OSM)
Wild Turkey - Photo (c) Matt K, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Matt K
mwhitney's ID: Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Added on October 3, 2023
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What

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Observer

cdeforge1

Date

October 3, 2023 12:24 PM EDT

Place

Surry, VA 23883, USA (Google, OSM)
Great Blue Heron - Photo (c) Dan Roach, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Roach
mwhitney's ID: Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
Added on October 3, 2023
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What

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

Observer

silaseckhardt

Date

September 22, 2023 11:24 AM EDT

Place

Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square, Williamsburg, VA, US (Google, OSM)
House Sparrow - Photo (c) Ximo Galarza, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
mwhitney's ID: House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Added on September 27, 2023
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2 photos

What

Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)

Observer

tigerhuntress85

Date

September 13, 2023 03:29 PM EDT

Place

Williamsburg, VA 23188, USA (Google, OSM)
Long-tailed Skipper - Photo (c) Brandon Gilford, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Brandon Gilford
mwhitney's ID: Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)
Added on September 13, 2023
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What

Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva aurea)

Observer

pzimer

Date

August 30, 2023 02:40 PM EDT

Place

Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Ailanthus Webworm Moth - Photo (c) Glen Peterson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
mwhitney's ID: Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva aurea)
Added on September 4, 2023
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What

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)

Observer

timber12

Date

August 28, 2023 09:41 AM EDT

Place

Hayes, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail - Photo (c) Don Sniegowski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
mwhitney's ID: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Added on August 31, 2023
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Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)

Observer

kpwest

Date

August 26, 2023 10:51 AM EDT

Place

York River State Park, James City County VA, USA (Google, OSM)
Eastern Bluebird - Photo (c) Michael Gallo, all rights reserved, uploaded by Michael Gallo
mwhitney's ID: Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)
Added on August 27, 2023
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What

Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio)

Observer

mcarboni

Date

August 24, 2023 11:12 PM EDT

Place

John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Eastern Screech-Owl - Photo (c) Brian Genge, all rights reserved, uploaded by Brian Genge
mwhitney's ID: Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio)
Added on August 25, 2023
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3 photos

What

Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)

Observer

skyhawk54

Date

August 21, 2023 10:05 AM EDT

Place

Bobwhite Ln, Locust Hill, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Common Buckeye - Photo (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug
mwhitney's ID: Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)
Added on August 21, 2023
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What

Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

Observer

ashmak

Date

August 18, 2023 07:38 PM EDT

Place

Green Ct, Newport News, VA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

I have no clue what this is, help please :)

Crape-Myrtle - Photo (c) Rich_Yang, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Rich_Yang
mwhitney's ID: Crape-Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
Added on August 19, 2023
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What

Zabulon Skipper (Lon zabulon)

Observer

schrodcat

Date

August 12, 2023 10:06 AM EDT

Place

Williamsburg, VA, USA (Google, OSM)
Zabulon Skipper - Photo (c) Bill Bouton, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
mwhitney's ID: Zabulon Skipper (Lon zabulon)
Added on August 12, 2023
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Zabulon Skipper (Lon zabulon)

Observer

schrodcat

Date

August 12, 2023 10:06 AM EDT

Place

Williamsburg, VA, USA (Google, OSM)
Zabulon Skipper - Photo (c) Bill Bouton, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
mwhitney's ID: Zabulon Skipper (Lon zabulon)
Added on August 12, 2023
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Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)

Observer

christopher1726

Date

August 11, 2023 05:45 PM EDT

Place

Grafton, VA 23692, USA (Google, OSM)
Silver-spotted Skipper - Photo (c) Elin Pierce, all rights reserved, uploaded by Elin Pierce
mwhitney's ID: Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)
Added on August 12, 2023
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Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus)

Observer

djhinva

Date

August 5, 2023 02:12 PM EDT

Place

James City County, VA, USA (Google, OSM)
Zebra Swallowtail - Photo (c) Larry Meade, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
mwhitney's ID: Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus)
Added on August 6, 2023
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Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)

Observer

bgmuffinman

Date

August 3, 2023 04:57 PM EDT

Place

Rolfe Hwy, Dendron, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Common Buckeye - Photo (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug
mwhitney's ID: Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)
Added on August 3, 2023
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What

Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)

Observer

jhorvath1957

Date

July 18, 2023 09:08 PM EDT

Place

Bristol Common, Williamsburg, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Tufted Titmouse - Photo (c) Stephen Taylor, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stephen Taylor
mwhitney's ID: Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)
Added on July 19, 2023
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Barred Owl (Strix varia)

Observer

cleobley

Date

May 15, 2023 09:49 PM EDT

Place

William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Barred Owl - Photo (c) anonymous, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
mwhitney's ID: Barred Owl (Strix varia)
Added on July 14, 2023
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4 photos

What

Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella)

Observer

summer_cada

Date

June 25, 2023 12:17 PM EDT

Place

Grafton, VA 23692, USA (Google, OSM)
Squirrel Treefrog - Photo (c) Andrew Hoffman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
mwhitney's ID: Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella)
Added on June 25, 2023
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White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)

Observer

blueridgeplants

Date

April 29, 2023 03:45 PM EDT

Place

Four Mile Tree, Williamsburg, VA, US (Google, OSM)
White-tailed Deer - Photo (c) jefferykarafa, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by jefferykarafa
mwhitney's ID: White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Added on May 1, 2023
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Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)

Observer

theirish11

Date

April 29, 2023 12:25 PM EDT

Place

Jockey's Neck Trail, Williamsburg, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Japanese Honeysuckle - Photo (c) Cerlin Ng, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
mwhitney's ID: Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)
Added on April 29, 2023
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Tulpebam (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Observer

allen312

Date

April 25, 2023 03:30 PM EDT

Place

Waller Mill Park, Williamsburg, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Tulip Tree - Photo (c) Kew on Flickr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
mwhitney's ID: Tulpebam (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Added on April 26, 2023
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What

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)

Observer

mefarrington

Date

April 25, 2023 05:15 PM EDT

Place

William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Found devouring a dead squirrel

Black Vulture - Photo (c) llsproat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
mwhitney's ID: Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Added on April 25, 2023
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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Observer

iewade

Date

April 23, 2023 11:26 AM EDT

Place

Williamsburg, VA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

I noticed this bird at matoaka earlier today. It spent alot of time sleeping on one leg. I would like to learn more as to why they do this. I feel like it should be hard to balance

Canada Goose - Photo (c) Dimitris Salas, all rights reserved, uploaded by Dimitris Salas
mwhitney's ID: Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
Added on April 23, 2023
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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Observer

iewade

Date

April 23, 2023 12:41 PM EDT

Place

Matoaka Lake, Williamsburg, VA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Today on Lake Matoaka I saw this giant heron. It had a huge wingspan and was very interesting to observe. It walked out onto some of the fallen branches and just sat there. Im not sure what it was doing. My guess is maybe sunbathing

Great Blue Heron - Photo (c) Dan Roach, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Roach
mwhitney's ID: Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
Added on April 23, 2023
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Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus)

Observer

izzye503

Date

April 23, 2023 06:44 PM EDT

Place

William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA, US (Google, OSM)
Eastern Towhee - Photo (c) Carrie Seltzer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Carrie Seltzer
mwhitney's ID: Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus)
Added on April 23, 2023
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Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)

Observer

eliza201

Date

April 22, 2023 09:12 AM EDT

Place

Williamsburg, VA, USA (Google, OSM)
Black Vulture - Photo (c) llsproat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
mwhitney's ID: Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Added on April 23, 2023
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