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Anser anser

Anser anser
By: steve_tsteve_t's reputation in Birdssteve_t's reputation in Birdssteve_t's reputation in Birds
Location: Blackwater Valley Path, Frimley
Observed on: 18th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Greylag Goose (Anser anser)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 15
Comments: 0
Description: Greylag goose on grassy slope leading down to a lake.

Marsh Thistle

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By: John PilkingtonJohn Pilkington's reputation in PlantsJohn Pilkington's reputation in PlantsJohn Pilkington's reputation in PlantsJohn Pilkington's reputation in Plants
Location: River Taff, S Wales
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1
Description: Only the basal leaves from which to make the ID; found in an area that had recently been cleared of a thick layer of dead Bracken during a Gwyl Taf vegetation control session.

chicken of the woods

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By: fly agaricfly agaric's reputation in Fungi and Lichens
Location: shell woods
Observed on: 30th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Woodlouse in woodland

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By: JanetHiggins
Location: S W Coast Path, Devon
Observed on: 13th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Common Rough Woodlouse (Porcellio scaber)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Sparrowhawk - young (please see comments)

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By: scarpermacscarpermac's reputation in Birdsscarpermac's reputation in Birdsscarpermac's reputation in Birds
Location: 53-57, Hardy St
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 12
Comments: 2
Description: Sparrowhawk seen feasting on a male House Sparrow, then actually chased from the garden by a male Blackbird! Unfortunately my photos of that particular moment are worse than terrible

Large Bitter-cress

Large Bitter-cress
By: Jenny21Jenny21's reputation in PlantsJenny21's reputation in PlantsJenny21's reputation in PlantsJenny21's reputation in Plants
Location: Sculthorpe Moor
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Large Bitter-cress (Cardamine amara)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 10
Comments: 0
Description: Found in marshy areas and along edge of streams. Flowers 12mm across with four white petals and violet anthers. Leaves pinnate with slightly toothed oval lobes.

Fly

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By: nikkidevnikkidev's reputation in Invertebratesnikkidev's reputation in Invertebratesnikkidev's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Press Ln, Ashover, Derbyshire
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Downlooker Snipefly (Rhagio scolopaceus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Tiny 'painted' flies

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By: jerebarkerjerebarker's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Priory, Bovey Tracey
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: a Leaf-mining Fly (Liriomyza)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Dryad's Saddle

Dryad's Saddle
By: Jenny21Jenny21's reputation in Fungi and LichensJenny21's reputation in Fungi and Lichens
Location: Sculthorpe Moor
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

Micropterix calthella

Micropterix calthella
By: jerebarkerjerebarker's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Priory, Bovey Tracey
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Initial ID: Micropterix calthella
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Empis 6175

Diptera 6175
By: Wildlife RangerWildlife Ranger is knowledgeable about InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Cromwell Bottom LNR
Observed on: 21st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: a dance fly (Empis trigramma)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 4
Description: Empis genus of dance fly Empidae lots in this genus

Dock Rust

Dock Rust
By: Jenny21Jenny21's reputation in Fungi and LichensJenny21's reputation in Fungi and Lichens
Location: Titchwell RSPB
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Puccinia phragmitis
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: 1cm diameter red spots on curled dock leaves. Back of leaf central circle of tiny brown cups - probable site for spore release.

Goldfinch

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Location: Hambleton Rd, Hambleton
Observed on: 18th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 14
Comments: 0
Description: I suspect a nice comfy nest is in the making.

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By: creaturesnappercreaturesnapper's reputation in Invertebratescreaturesnapper's reputation in Invertebratescreaturesnapper's reputation in Invertebratescreaturesnapper's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: RSPB Lakenheath Fen
Observed on: 14th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Alopecosa pulverulenta
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Dragonfly

Dragonfly
By: Wiseman53Wiseman53's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Otmoor Ln, Oxon
Observed on: 18th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

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By: Wildlife RangerWildlife Ranger is knowledgeable about PlantsWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in PlantsWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in PlantsWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in PlantsWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in PlantsWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Cromwell Bottom LNR
Observed on: 21st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Bush Vetch (Vicia sepium)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 13
Comments: 0

Bird’s-foot trefoil

Bird’s-foot trefoil
By: davidpreston1973
Yorkshire Naturalists' Union
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Location: 4, Low Ln
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Birds-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Bird’s-foot trefoil Leaves

Broad clawed Porcelain Crab

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By: dejayM
Biological Recording In Scotland
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Location: Lash Skerries
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Broad-clawed Porcelain Crab (Porcellana platycheles)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: What an amazingly cumbersome and slow crab. Fanatical about hanging on and fiercly resistant to handling. Ever present here at the lower shoreline under stones. Lovely camouflage. Picture three shows that many here have a very enlarged left claw, though this one may be the result of a physical incident.

Yellow-rattle

Yellow-rattle
By: davidpreston1973
Yorkshire Naturalists' Union
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Location: 4, Low Ln
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Yellow-rattle (Rhinanthus minor)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0
Description: Yellow-rattle Leaves

_MG_5486 lichen

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By: miked
iSpot team
Fungi and Lichens expert
Location: Bragenham Ln, England
Observed on: 28th November 2009
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: a dog lichen (Peltigera hymenina)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: possibly peltigera lactuifolia? possibly the same species as www.ispot.org.uk/node/148263 as they were growing not far apart

Damselfly

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By: pen-y-bont_mikepen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Invertebratespen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Invertebratespen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Aberkenfig
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: The description notes on my previous observation all apply here as do the comments by chrisbrooks http://www.ispot.org.uk/node/330630?nav=users_observations

Bell-shaped Mottlegill?

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By: ar8922
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
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Location: Chudleigh Knighton Heath, Devon
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Petticoat Mottlegill (Panaeolus papilionaceus var. papilionaceus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: ID and names based on Roger Phillips 'Mushrooms' but really just a guess on my part. Seems to fit and growing on pony dung but not a typical time of year. Confirmation or correction much appreciated.

Valerian?

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By: pswigginspswiggins's reputation in Plantspswiggins's reputation in Plantspswiggins's reputation in Plants
Location: A761, Renfrewshire
Observed on: 27th May 2007
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Pyrenean Valerian (Valeriana pyrenaica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 2
Description: A big and robust plant which I failed to identify 5 years ago

Birch stump

Birch stump
By: oldsteve
Location: Woodland below Froggatt Edge
Observed on: 4th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 7
Description: On 4th May I walked through the woods under Froggatt Edge, Derbyshire. Many birch trees had been cut, in order, I believe, to encourage the regeneration of oaks. One pair of large stumps, - the largest had a diameter of about 12 inches / 30cm - were covered in a creamy substance, mostly white, but with orange and yellow areas, that appeared to be emerging from the top of the stump and running down the sides. I have seen a lot of felled trees, but never anything like this. I guess it is the reaction of a fungus to the timber being cut, but maybe it is something else ???

_MG_3874 lichen

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By: miked
iSpot team
Fungi and Lichens expert
Location: National Route 7, Highld
Observed on: 26th September 2009
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Evernia prunastri
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Bluebell

Bluebell
By: Pamela StylesPamela Styles's reputation in Plants
Location: Skomer island
Observed on: 8th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Bluebell (Scilla non-scripta)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0

_MG_3866

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By: miked
iSpot team
Fungi and Lichens expert
Location: National Route 7, Highld
Observed on: 26th September 2009
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Pseudevernia furfuracea
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: not sure if this was damaged or a natural colour change.

Beetle

Beetle
By: Pamela StylesPamela Styles's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Skomer island
Observed on: 8th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Dor Beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Leg-waving fly

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By: grant burleighgrant burleigh's reputation in Invertebratesgrant burleigh's reputation in Invertebratesgrant burleigh's reputation in Invertebratesgrant burleigh's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: by Stockway North Nature Reserve, Nailsea
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Non-biting midge (Chironomidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: The fly was in a sunny sheltered spot and seemed to be going through several cycles of waving its front legs and then resting them on the leaf. The other legs remained still. The composites show four camera frames prior to images 1 and 2. (see also Comment)

_MG_1659 lichen

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By: miked
iSpot team
Fungi and Lichens expert
Location: Unnamed Road, Devon
Observed on: 22nd March 2008
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Peltigera membranacea
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

Diseased Hazel?

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By: oldsteve
Location: Dukes Drive, Curbar, Derbyshire
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 4
Description: A hazel near Curbar, Derbyshire. The branches end in a few normal hazel leaves and a bunch of what are to me at least, atypical, leaves. Is this caused by a parasite or fungal infection or just a variation on normal? I wonder if something interesting will develop later in the year?

Damselfly

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By: pen-y-bont_mikepen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Invertebratespen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Invertebratespen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Aberkenfig
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Adjacent to a shallow pond. Female, I think newly emerged. Common blue can be ruled out on the basis of the thorax markings, particularly the antehumeral stripe. In 5 years of photographing damselflies here I have never found Variable and it is not known at this site. Southern can be discounted on grounds of habitat and location makes any of the other possible confusion species extremely unlikely if not impossible.

Unknown

Chingford Hawkwood NR unknown 2 2013-05-19 (2)
By: IWoodwardIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in Plants
Location: Hawkwood Nature Reserve
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Creeping-Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 3
Description: Habitat = pond edge

Red Campion

Red Campion
By: davidpreston1973
Yorkshire Naturalists' Union
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Location: 4, Low Ln
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Red Campion (Silene dioica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 15
Comments: 0

Daisy on wall in Beer

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By: JanetHigginsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in Plants
Location: 3, Common Ln
Observed on: 13th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Mexican Fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Kerria japonica

Chingford Kerria japonica 2013-05-19 (3)
By: IWoodwardIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in Plants
Location: 12, Bushey Close
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Kerria (Kerria japonica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 12
Comments: 5
Description: Habitat - urban

Luxuriant lichen growth on Hazel trees at Tokavaig

Luxuriant lichen growth on Hazel trees at Tokavaig
By: miked
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Location: 4, Tokavaig
Observed on: 29th August 2006
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Degelia cyanoloma
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: The grey lichen which AlanS suggests is Degelia cyanoloma but will let him put name in.

Tormentil?

Chingford Hawkwood Tormentil 2013-05-19 (1)
By: IWoodwardIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in Plants
Location: Hawk Wood area
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Tormentil (Potentilla erecta)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

Yellow Archangel on SW coastal path through woodland

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By: JanetHigginsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in Plants
Location: S W Coast Path, Devon
Observed on: 13th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Yellow Archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 14
Comments: 0

Wallflower?

chingford Epping Glade Wallflower 2013-05-19 (1)
By: IWoodwardIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in Plants
Location: 104, Epping Way
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Wallflower (Erysimum cheiri)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0

010

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By: ospreywatch
Location: A616, Creswell
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Sanicle (Sanicula europaea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0
Description: I saw a couple of these plants that I am not familiar with growing on the edge (within 10m of a field) of a wood on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire boarder today.

Geranium sp

Chingford Geranium sp 2013-05-19 (2)
By: IWoodwardIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in Plants
Location: 49, South Ave
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Rock Crane's-bill (Geranium macrorrhizum)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Can anyone put a species name to this Geranium? A bit like sanguineum but the leaves seem wrong. Probably a garden escape so it may just have to remain as 'Geranium sp'! Thanks.

Scorpion Senna, Isle of Wight

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By: David Trevan
Isle of Wight Natural History & Archaeological Soc
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Location: Hunts Rd, Ventnor
Observed on: 20th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Scorpion Senna (Hippocrepis emerus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: This specimen of Scorpion Senna is flowering really well this year.A very pleasing, graceful hardy shrub,which flowers from May to October.Native to C. and S. Europe.The popular name refers to the slender articulated seed pod that resembles a Scorpions Tail.Listed in Stace and naturalized in parts of the UK.In the Fabaceae family. Known better to gardeners as Coronilla emerus.

Stitchwort on coastal path though woodland

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By: JanetHigginsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in Plants
Location: S W Coast Path, Seaton
Observed on: 12th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 12
Comments: 0

Grass on coastal path through woodland

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By: JanetHigginsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in Plants
Location: S W Coast Path, Devon
Observed on: 13th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Wood Melick (Melica uniflora)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0

Allium triquetrum

Chingford Organ Lane Allium triquetrum 2013-05-19 (2)
By: IWoodwardIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in Plants
Location: 63, Warren Rd
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Three-cornered Garlic (Allium triquetrum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0
Description: Along footpath between houses

Bugle on coastal path through woodland

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By: JanetHigginsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in Plants
Location: S W Coast Path, Devon
Observed on: 13th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Bugle (Ajuga reptans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 12
Comments: 0

Composite

Chingford Hawkwood NR unknown 2013-05-19 (3)
By: IWoodwardIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in Plants
Location: Hawk Wood area
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0
Description: Another one I'm sure I know but I can't put a name to!

Black-headed Gull

Black-headed Gull
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Location: 108, Roxburgh St
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

pink wood sorrell

pink wood sorrell
By: Fiona DoonanFiona Doonan's reputation in Plants
Location: 5, Llwynprisg
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Likely ID: Wood-sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 11
Comments: 3
Description: This is clearly a pink form of Oxalis acetosella and not O incarnata. Has this been previously reported?

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