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Another Cottonwood Ament
The tiny seeds each have parachutes of cotton and are ready to launch into the wind.
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Uploaded on Jun 1, 2007
A Cottonwood Ament
This is where the snowstorms of fluff originate. A few of the capsules have yet to open on this seedhead.
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Uploaded on Jun 1, 2007
Picnic Vultures
I sketched this group of Turkey Vultures as they enjoyed a meal of dried venison on Memorial Day.
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Uploaded on May 30, 2007
Map Turtle Tail
The marvelous sluglike tail is an unappreciated part of this turtle's anatomy.
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Uploaded on May 25, 2007
Map Turtle Foot
From this angle, the separate toes aren't really visible. Note to candy stripe "pants" and distinctive road map pattern.
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Uploaded on May 25, 2007
Map Turtle Foot
Viewed from the top, the Map Turtle's hind foot would be best described as a paddle.
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Uploaded on May 25, 2007
Bowl and Doily Spider in position
Here the spider hangs from the bottom of the "bowl" while waiting for her prey to fall in.
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Uploaded on May 10, 2007
Showing Her Stripes
Bold abdomen stripes make this tiny Bowl & Doily Spider a stand-out against her dewy web.
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Uploaded on May 10, 2007
Bowl & Doily Spiderweb
Thanks to the effects of a misty fog, the three-part structure of a Bowl & Doily web is clearly seen.
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Uploaded on May 10, 2007
Orb Weaver Web
A dense fog can make some things easier to see - such as this orb weaver web.
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Uploaded on May 10, 2007
String of Pearls
Dew drops line up on a foggy morning spider web like pearls on a string.
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Uploaded on May 10, 2007
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Looks like about...20 kg. A hefty sturgeon is hefted to record her weight.
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Uploaded on Apr 26, 2007
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A "hollow needle allows passage of an orange numbered tag ("floy tag") though the base...
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Uploaded on Apr 26, 2007
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Up close and personal with a Great Lakes Sturgeon - fresh from the depths of the Detroit River
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Uploaded on Apr 26, 2007
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Holding a 40 lb. sturgeon to the deck can be a difficult task.
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Uploaded on Apr 26, 2007
