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Dec. 30, 2008
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Jan. 19, 2009
09:10 PM AST
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An afternoon on a secluded beach on Guana Island became dominated by pelican watching. There was a solid population there and all throughout the day they were diving from the sky and feeding.
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Jan. 2, 2009
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Jan. 21, 2009
12:22 AM UTC
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This was on the Gorda Peak trail in Gorda Peak National Park. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was looking at an epiphyte!
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Oct. 8, 2008
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Jan. 21, 2009
12:59 AM UTC
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On the property of The Home Place in Catawba, Virginia, stands a Chinese Chestnut. Since the Chestnut blight fungus (Cryphonectria parasitica) originated from Asia with the Chinese Chestnut, the two species evolved together allowing the Chinese Chestnut to develop a resistance to the fungus.
WIth this observation, I can add the sense of taste. I ate one of the chestnuts. It was delicious!
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Nov. 9, 2008
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Jan. 21, 2009
01:09 AM UTC
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The trails at Dismal Swamp State Park right on the Virginia and North Carolina border were prominent with the bright purple berries of American Beautyberry.
We squished a few and were surprised to see they are white inside and have very little odor.
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May. 1, 2008
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Jan. 22, 2009
03:39 PM UTC
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On the Appalachian Trail, slightly northbound of Keffer Oak, there are mayapples. When I spotted them on May 1, 2008, you could see buds underneath the broad umbrella leaf, but no blooms yet.
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May. 19, 2007
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Jan. 22, 2009
03:45 PM UTC
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On Thunder Ridge on the Appalachian Trail (off of the Blue Ridge Parkway), there is a huge carpet of Mayapples surrounding the trail. From above, you couldn't even tell they were in bloom. If you have to get low to the ground and look under the broad leaves to see single, delicate white flowers hidden underneath.
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Jan. 29, 2009
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Feb. 1, 2009
07:24 PM UTC
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Eastern Red Cedar off of the Nature Trail at Appomattox Court House National Park
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Jan. 29, 2009
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Feb. 1, 2009
07:26 PM UTC
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American Beech tree off of the Nature Trail at Appomattox Court House National Park.
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Jun. 3, 2006
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Feb. 6, 2009
03:48 AM UTC
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The rhododendrons at Rhododendron Gap in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area were just starting to bloom on June 3, 2006. A few buds were here and there.
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Jun. 10, 2007
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Feb. 6, 2009
03:52 AM UTC
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The rhododendrons at Mount Rogers National Recreational Area were in full peak of their blooms. The entire mountain side on the Pine Mountain Trail and Rhododendron Gap was pink
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May. 19, 2007
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Feb. 8, 2009
07:22 PM UTC
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On May 19, 2007, the Mountain Laurel at Apple Orchard Falls was just getting ready to bloom. The flowers were present and in their typical star bud shapes. Only a few had opened yet though.
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May. 25, 2008
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Feb. 8, 2009
07:25 PM UTC
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Along the shores of Lake Ridge in Northern Virginia, the presence of Mountain Laurel surprised me and it was blooming.
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Feb. 14, 2009
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Feb. 15, 2009
05:41 PM UTC
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February 14, 2009 there were plenty of red maples in bloom on along the side of the pond at Fun Junktion
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Feb. 14, 2009
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Feb. 15, 2009
05:44 PM UTC
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Beautiful sweet gum with its winged twigs and distinctive dangling balls are prevalent on the walking trail at Fun Junktion. Some trees were growing in the water.
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Feb. 14, 2009
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Feb. 15, 2009
05:55 PM UTC
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Some kind of cattail or cattail like plant growing near a man-made pond in Elizabeth City North Carolina.
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Feb. 14, 2009
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Feb. 15, 2009
05:58 PM UTC
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Two Canadian Geese were swimming in the pond at Fun Junktion
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May. 21, 2008
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Feb. 19, 2009
03:00 AM UTC
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The Mountain Laurel on the Prickley Pear Trail at Poverty Creek (outside of Blacksburg, VA) was just starting to bloom on May 21, 2008
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Feb. 21, 2009
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Feb. 22, 2009
03:11 AM UTC
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Beautiful heron wading off Pine Lake Drive in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Let me take numerous pictures before flying off.
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Nov. 12, 2008
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Feb. 22, 2009
04:11 PM UTC
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When looking at dry Mountain Lake, saw an adult Red Spotted Newt swimming in some of the remaining puddles.
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Jul. 7, 2008
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Feb. 22, 2009
04:16 PM UTC
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Saw a doe with THREE babies walking on Plank Road.
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May. 17, 2007
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Feb. 25, 2009
04:21 AM UTC
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On May 17, 2007, the Appalachian Trail's John's Creek Mountain had pink azaleas in full bloom
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May. 10, 2008
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Feb. 25, 2009
04:24 AM UTC
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On May 10, 2008, the Appalachian Trail's Rocky Gap had pink azaleas in full bloom.
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May. 22, 2008
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Mar. 13, 2009
04:55 PM UTC
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Two black vultures and a turkey buzzard were hanging out on a fence on Tom's Creek Road near the Deerfield Bike Path
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Mar. 7, 2009
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Mar. 13, 2009
04:57 PM UTC
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Saw a turkey vulture circling overheard on the Lassiter Trail near the Longleaf Pine Forest
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May. 19, 2007
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Mar. 15, 2009
03:56 PM UTC
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A Jack in the Pulpit was blooming on the Appalachian Trail on Thunder Ridge on May 19, 2007
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Apr. 4, 2009
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Apr. 5, 2009
09:14 PM UTC
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Lots of Spanish Moss hung on the Baldcypress trees in Merchant's Millpond State Park
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Apr. 4, 2009
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Apr. 5, 2009
09:17 PM UTC
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Saw a number of beaver dams, beaver chewed trees and one swimming beaver (sorry about the blurry picture) at Merchant's Millpond State Park
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Apr. 12, 2009
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May. 9, 2009
06:33 PM UTC
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Wisteria was in full fragrant bloom in Hertford, NC on April 12, 2009
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Apr. 12, 2009
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May. 9, 2009
06:36 PM UTC
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Wisteria was in full fragrant bloom in Hertford, North Carolina on April 12, 2009
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Oct. 11, 2009
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Oct. 13, 2009
01:51 AM UTC
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Found this redbelly watersnake on the horse trail near the airport and Maple Park
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