Western Trillium
The Western Trillium (Trillium ovatum) is a perennial wildflower that belongs to the Lily (Liliaceae) Family and grows in damp forests, along streams/creeks, and in open shaded areas from low to middle elevations. The Western Trillium is also known as the Wake Robin and can be found in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington State, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming.
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Rosy Oysterling
The Rosy Oysterling (Scytinotus longinquus) mushroom is commonly found growing in late winter on dead Deciduous trees (mostly Red Alder) but is also rarely found on dead Coniferous trees. The Rosy Oysterling is also known as Panellus longinquus and can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, Oregon, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, and Eastern Australia.
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Chocolate Lily
The Chocolate Lily (Fritillaria lanceolata) is a perennial wildflower that is a member of the Liliaceae (Lily) Family. The Chocolate Lily grows in open forests, and grassy areas from sea level to nearly subalpine elevations. The Chocolate Lily is also known as Checker Lily, and Mission Bells and can be found in British Columbia, Washington State, and Oregon.
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American Dippers
American Dippers (Cinclus mexicanus) can be found in Central America and in Western North America from Alaska down to Panama. Also known as the Water Ouzel, American Dippers feed on tiny fish and aquatic insects/larvae and are North America's only aquatic songbird.
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Yellow Moss
Yellow Moss (Homalothecium fulgescens) is commonly found growing on oak, cottonwood, maple, and alder trees in coastal areas. Yellow Moss can also be found growing on logs, boulders, and cliff faces and often forms extensive mats.
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Pipecleaner Moss
Pipecleaner Moss (Rhytidiopsis robusta) grows in subalpine forests on the forest floor and often forms large mats, but can sometimes grows on logs. Pipecleaner Moss can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.
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True Morel
The True Morel (Morchella esculenta) is a wild mushroom that grows in Deciduous and Coniferous forests beginning in early spring. The True Morel is also known as the Common Morel, Yellow Morel, Sponge Morel, Himalayan Wild Mushroom, and Gucchi Mushroom. The True Morel can be found in North America, Europe, Asia, Japan, New Zealand, Brazil, and Bulgaria.
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Menzies' Tree Moss
Menzies' Tree Moss (Leucolepis acanthoneuron) is a Bryophyte that grows in lowland temperate rainforests on humus, logs, boulders, and damp organic soil. Menzies' Tree Moss is also known as Umbrella Moss and can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.
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Spreading Stonecrop
Spreading Stonecrop (Sedum divergens) is a succulent perennial wildflower that grows on ledges, rocky cliffs, and lava fields at low to high elevations. Spreading Stonecrop can be found in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon.
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Summer Oyster Mushroom
The Summer Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius) grows on dead coniferous and deciduous trees in spring and early summer. The Summer Oyster Mushroom is also known as the Phoenix Mushroom and Lung Oyster and can be found throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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Seaside Kidney
Seaside Kidney (Nephroma laevigatum) is a medium-sized leaf lichen that grows in open areas near the sea on acid rocks.
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Sculptured Giant Puffball
The Sculptured Giant Puffball (Calbovista subsculpta) grows in open coniferous forests at predominately high elevations. The Sculptured Giant Puffball can be found in the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain ranges and is also known as the Warted Giant Puffball and Sculptured Puffball.
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Pine Mushroom
The Pine Mushroom (Tricholoma murrillianum) is a gilled mushroom found in North America west of the Rocky Mountains that grows in coniferous forests. The Pine Mushroom is an ectomycorrhizal fungus/fungi that is also known as the Western Matsutake, and the Ponderosa Mushroom.
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Sockeye Salmon-Spawning
Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) can grow to a length of almost 3 feet and can weigh up to 15 pounds. Sockeye Salmon are also known as Kokanee Salmon, Blueback Salmon, and Red Salmon and are found in the Northern Pacific Ocean and the rivers that drain into it.
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Northern Red-Legged Frog
The Northern Red-Legged Frog (Rana aurora) is a species of amphibian belonging to the Ranidae (True Frog) Family that lives near swamps, marshes, ponds, lakes, and streams. The Northern Red-Legged Frog can be found in Southern British Columbia, Washington State, Oregon, and Northern California.
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Rainbow Trout Fry
Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are a species of Trout that belongs to the Salmonidae Family. Rainbow Trout can be found in tributary creeks/streams/rivers and coastal waters of the Pacific basin in British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, Oregon, California, Northern Mexico, and Kamchatka.
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Bald Eagle-Juvenile
The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a Bird of Prey belonging to the Hawk (Accipitridae) Family that can be found throughout North America. The Bald Eagle feeds mostly on fish and lives near the ocean and other large bodies of water. It takes five years for the feathers on the head, neck, and tail of a Bald Eagle to turn white.
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Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) are a species of anadromous fish from the Salmonidae Family (Salmonid) that are found in the ocean and coastal rivers of the Northern Pacific Ocean. Chum Salmon are also known as Dog Salmon, Silverbrite Salmon, Keta Salmon. Chum Salmon are known as White Salmon (Shiro sake), and Autumn Salmon (Aki sake) in Japan.
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