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[itsoctopuses]

Week 8 Observations

2.19.25

Deceiver

Laccaria laccata

Observed at home on 2.11.25. It is native to Texas and found all over North America, Europe, Mexico and Costa Rica.

These are very young mushrooms and when they age they change color becoming more pale or washed out.

These are edible though some say the stem is tough to eat. They can be pickled or dried.

They range from small to large. All the different ways it can look is where it gets the name Deceiver.

#deceiver #Laccarialaccata #citizenscience #fungus #mushroom #edible #native #nature #outdoors #february #february19 #2025 #picoftheday #project365 #day50

2.20.25

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

Observed at Galveston Island State Park on 2.15.25

Is a year round resident in much of the U.S. and more northern birds will go south during winter.

It’s Latin name translates to “many tongued mimic” and are known to sing several hundred different songs! They mimic other birds, man made noises and even some frog/toad species!

They can be extremely territorial and will dive at anything that they deem a threat (including a poor, helpless golden retriever that just needed to go potty!).

#northernmockingbird #Mimuspolyglottos #citizenscience #bird #native #statebird #nature #outdoors #february #february20 #2025 #picoftheday #project365 #day51

2.21.25

Evergreen Bagworm Moth

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Observed on 2.21.25 at Galveston Island State Park…not on a tree.

I believe this is the evergreen bagworm moth. It is native to this region.

It forms a case from silk, fecal matter and debris.

#evergreenbagwormmoth #Thyridopteryxephemeraeformis #citizenscience #moth #native #nature #outdoors #february #february21 #2025 #picoftheday #project365 #day52

2.22.25

Common chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum morifolium

Observed at home on 2.22.25. It has been introduced to Texas but is not considered invasive.

The flowers, stalks and leaves are all edible and have been used medicinally for thousands of years.

They are good at reducing indoor pollutants.

They are even used in some insecticides!

#commonchrysanthemum #Chrysanthemummorifolium #citizenscience #chrysanthemum #flower #garden #nature #outdoors #introduced #february #february22 #2025 #picoftheday #project365 #day53

2.23.25

Asian Elephant

Elephas maximus

Observed at the zoo.

They are endangered and are the largest land mammals in Asia.

They are extremely intelligent, have self-awareness, show complex behaviors and can feel compassion and grief. They live in herds led by a matriarch and have very strong familial bonds.

They can live anywhere from 60 to 80 years.

#asianelephant #Elephasmaximus #citizenscience #zoo #conservation #endangeredspecies #family #nature #outdoors #february #february23 #2025 #picoftheday #project365 #day54

2.24.25

Mexican Fan Palm

Washingtonia robusta

Observed at home on 2.22.24.

Native to Mexico and introduced here and other coastal regions.

Under perfect conditions these palms can grow upwards of 100 feet tall and live over 500 years. This one was about 6-7 ft tall so it’s got a long way to go!

The leaves just fold down instead of falling off and this creates a dense “skirt” that animals use to roost in.

#mexicanfanpalm #Washingtoniarobusta #citizenscience #palm #flora #introduced #nature #outdoors #february #february24 #2025 #picoftheday #project365 #day55

2.25.25

Hoary bowlesia

Bowlesia incana

Observed at home 2.23.25.

Native to this area, most of the southwestern US and South America. It starts growing in winter and through the spring.

It’s in the carrot family along side parsley and cilantro. Used in salads or for seasoning. Reported to not have to the same molecule that cilantro does making it taste like soap to some (including myself).

#hoarybowlesia #Bowlesiaincana #citizenscience #green #flora #nature #outdoors #february #february25 #2025 #picoftheday #project365 #day56

[myrachidh]

New Jersey Statebird

American Goldfinch ~ Carduelis tristis ~ Spinus tristis ~ Chardonneret jaune ~ in my yard in Sparta, New Jersey

Burr Balls ~ The fruit of the american Sweetgum tree ~ Liquidambar styraciflua ~ (source of Shikimic acid/Tamiflu vaccine)

#AmericanGoldfinch #Goldfinch #Carduelis #Carduelistristis #Spinus #Spinustristis #Chardonneret #Chardonneretjaune #Sparta #NJ #NewJersey #birds #birding #Oiseaux #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #Wildlife #closeup #closeupphotography #macrophotography #macros #oiseauxmigrateurs #oiseauxerrants #Ornithology~ https://www.flickr.com/photos/rachidh/albums

[artbystrongwolf]

And with the end of Inktober, I finally have time for pencils again! #westernmeadowlark on a #fencepost in #coloredpencil

#bird #songbird #statebird 🪶

[anadart]

#cardinal #bird #aviary #wildlife #art #paint #dailydoodle #tonedpaper #Anadart #Anad #fillinglifewithcolour #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #birdsofinstagram #statebird https://www.instagram.com/p/CMnNemtBkj8/?igshid=8ubb6d63ps2l

[nashikguideapp]

🐦 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚) 🐦 Repost :@ncs_nashik In Marathi it is called Hariyal. It is a common species of green pigeon found in the Indian subcontinent. It is the state bird of Maharashtra. The species feeds on fruit, including many species of Ficus. They forage in flocks, in the early morning they are often seen sunning on the tops of emergent trees in dense forest areas. They especially are found sitting in couples on tree branches. They prefer semi evergreen forests, deciduous forest, wooded habitats and secondary forests up to 800 meter. The breeding season is between March to June. During the courtship the male puffs out his throat and breast, lowers his wings, ruffles out his feathers. Yellow footed green pigeon is a Schedule – IV bird, according to wildlife (Protection) act, 1972 and classified as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN. It is a very important forest species as it performs seed dispersal. However they are threatened by habitat loss and hunting. #ncsn #wildlifeofnashik #statebird #awarness #conservation #birdhabitat #biidiversity #ecology #nashikforest #ecosystem #westernghat #birds #endemic #ebird #environmentprotection #nashik #saveearth #maharashtra_treasures #birdcaptures #birdbehavior #discoverwildlife #maharashtra_ig #nashikgram #nashikpixel #indiatravel #nashikguideapp #nashikguide #nashikblog (at Nashik - the Best Climate City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPIJG47BiBo/?utm_medium=tumblr

[capecodadventurepictures]

Chickadee at Beech Forest, Provincetown 12/30/20 #chickadee #chickadeesofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #birds #birdphotography #birdsofcapecod #birding #provincetown #provincetownma #provincetownchickadee #beechforest #beechforesttrail #capecodnationalseashore #provincelands #statebird #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #capecod #capecodphotography #capecodinstagram #capecodinsta #birdingcapecod #provincetownbirds #provincetownphotography (at Beech Forest And The Provincelands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjPGWzHUXz/?igshid=hc453i9k4z88

[virginiagreene]

#cardinal #femalecardinal #northerncardinal #dogwood #statebird #stateflower #acrylic #acrylicpainting #art #illustration #paint #peace #palmlines #lowlandhum #vgart #appalachianvoices (at Charlottesville, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw9lN7Ll-OS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1om7gf3yoad71

[munnabaghelclicks]

state bird hill myna Kanger valley national park #kangervalley #kangerjunglesafari #kangerriver #kangerdhara #kangerdharawaterfall #birds #hillmaina #statebird #chhatisgarhstatebird #chhatisgarh #instagood #incredibleindia #munna_baghel_clicks #bastar #gochhattisgarh #netgeoindia #wildrenss #wildchhatisgarh #unexploredchhattisgarh #unexploredbastar #unexplored #beautiofKangervalley #forest #Jagdalpur #kutumbsar #kutumbsarcaves #chhattisgarhtourism #channelofindia #bridsofkangervalley #brids #beautiofKangervalley (at Kanger Valley National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck_MmYKP2yv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[unxpctdisvry]

The Northern Mockingbird is one of the most common birds of Texas. They are known for their great mimicking ability. This bird is one of thirty bird species known as "mockingbirds" - but this bird is limited to the United States. The Mockingbird became the Texas state bird in 1927. Before it obtained state and federal protections it was not only kept as a pet, it was also frequently used to make bird pies!

[sageadoodledo]

Trash Birds of America no.2 “the California Gull” - by Sage Turk c.2022 (ironically the state bird of Utah) #illustration #seagull #statebird #birdart #artaday https://www.instagram.com/p/CbjINaSuJ26/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ng-ringvean-art]

“Dreamscape” Digital painting by: @ng.ringvean.art . . In frame : @maxina__paonam Original photo courtesy : @angomcha_shoibam . . #digitalpainting #digitalart #painting #art #design #illustration #manipur #manipuri #kanglafort #kanglagate #nongin #statebird #manipurstatebird #lily #shiroi #shiruilily #shiroilily #lotus #loktaklake #manipurloktaklake #lake #nature #life #beauty #northeastindia #traditional #attire #meitei #meiteinupi #meiteidress https://www.instagram.com/p/CV77VrCBWKR/?utm_medium=tumblr

[environmentindia]

#animals #environmentind #india #ladakh #stateanimal #statebird #news #wildlifenews #wildlife (at Ladakh, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTUL4uDPqZH/?utm_medium=tumblr

[26point3andbeyond]

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Majestic creatures - Minnesota State Bird - Chillin’ in Wisconsin ° #commonloon @burnettcountywi #statebird of #Minnesota #wisconsin #waters #lakelife #birding #onalake #majestic @travelwisconsin (at Jackson, Burnett County, Wisconsin)

[capecodadventurepictures]

Chickadee at Beech Forest, Provincetown 11/20/20 #chickadee #chickadeesofinstagram #chickadeesofprovincetown #statebird #bird #birdsofinstagram #birds #birdsofcapecod #birding #birdingphotography #capecod #capecodlife #capecodphotography #capecodinsta #capecodinstagram #capecodbirds #capecodnationalseashore #beechforest #provincetown #provincetownma #provincetownbirds #naturephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #beechforesttrail #beechforestbirds #birdsofprovincetown (at Beech Forest And The Provincelands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH56W-JHaYO/?igshid=oej20wvcv1dm

[metrogalleries]

One of our favorites and a Metropolitan Galleries exclusive. These are in-stock and ship same day! Happy Friday! 🌞 . #cardinalsofinstagram #metropolitangalleries #northcarolina #statebird #bronzecardinal #cardinalsculpture #birdlovers #hpxd #designonhpmkt #highpointmarket #homedecor #sculpture #accessories #bronzes #nicnac #decor #statues (at High Point, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrM1uzLZTa/?utm_medium=tumblr

[cfor36garh]

State bird of Chhattisgarh (Hill Myna) . . PC: Anil Safaya . . #cfor36garh #hillmyna #commonhillmyna #bird #forest #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #statebird #chhattisgarh #wowcg #chhattisgarhdaires #birdwatching #visitindia https://www.instagram.com/p/CRN57e4LEhi/?utm_medium=tumblr