This evergreen makes is a great climbing tree. Stands out in a Forrest of hardwoods with its dark green needles. This species of evergreen is easily identified by it’s branch spacing, dark green needle color, and small pine cones (1cm in length). Pine needles are about length of fingernail.
Found in small pond surrounded by forest
this was a ladybug it looked like to me. except it had more of a yellow/orange color to it than a red.
I found that the plant was quite thick, and the roots that connected it to the ground were red. There were tons of others like the plant near it as well.
I identified this as an Eastern Chipmunk, because of its appearance. It has those black and white stripes that are synonymous with Eastern Chipmunks. It is easily distinguishable from something like a red squirrel, because it has a unique appearance.
These cattails were at the greenbelt trail in Cape Elizabeth. They grow here a lot. There is a lot of water in that area, and they grow close to water. I believe that they are Broadleaf Cattails, because of the shape and area of habitation.
I saw these flowers on the front of my lawn. I think that the pictures look kind of right to be a Sweet White Violet. I don't know much about flowers and plants, so I have a hard time identifying them. The flower looks right, but I am not to sure about the leaves.
I saw this bumble bee while I was on a walk with one of my buddies. I have identified this as a Common Eastern Bumble Bee, because it looks like one, and it fits with their habitat as well. I definitely think that it is a Common Eastern Bumblebee, but I am not an expert, so if someone thinks it is something else, please let me know. These guys are finally starting to come out now that there are flowers for them. I have seen them going after the dandelion flowers that are popping up.
This is an American Robin. I see these guys a lot on the lawns of my neighborhood. I have seen them throughout the years - especially, it seems, when the ground is wet (they eat worms). This one was in my front yard, and I was surprised that I was able to get a couple of decent pictures. I was surprised, because in the past couple days I have tried and failed to get a picture of one. I identified it as a Robin, because of its orange/red belly. I have seen them a lot through the years, so I knew it was a Robin.
Looking at the flower patterns and how common the dandelion flowers are in Maine. I am certain this is common dandelion.
The plant had long petioles with many leaflets which where divided into segments.
This one was a little bit difficult to identify because it is on a dead log, and the fungus is relatively young it seems. What indicated that this was the correct identification was the form of the fungi itself.
I found this moss on a trail hike, and thought it was very pretty and interesting
This trillium has been around for about 5-6 years, this year it had nine shoots coming up. Although beautiful, is a very nasty smelling flower, some compare it to rotten meat! Its smell and color help attract pollinators.
There are multiple striped maples in the area, none of which get very large. The interesting thing is that their leaves are absolutely massive!
Found while walking the dog on a damp night.
My roommates bought this plant a few days ago, it reminded me of a tulip because of the color and shape it had before it has completely bloomed. when she first got the flower it had bulbs that reminded me of a tulip. I would probably put it in the tulip family but I’m not exactly sure what type of flower it is specifically.