Photos submitted by resident Ed Salvadore
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Great blue heron Ardea herodias

Red-shouldered hawk Buteo lineatus

Beautyberry photos submitted by resident Greg Dean.

American beautyberry, Callicarpa americana.   A member of the verbena family, these bushes grow throughout the area.  FishHawk Ranch homeowners will often see birds enjoying the fruit.

Milkweed and milkweed bug found in conservation area.

Milkweed seed.  Can you see the guinea pig?

Milkweed bug  Oncopeltus fasciatus

The southern magnolia tree Magnolia grandiflora is very popular in the landscaping throughout the community. Here are photos of the flower at different stages.

Wildflowers, all taken in conservation area near Eagle Ridge. Three of the small joys to be found by homeowners, visitors and those looking to buy and live in FishHawk Ranch.

Rhexia mariana L. 

Maryland meadowbeauty

Young green lynx spider,

Peucetia viridans (Hentz)

Winged elm, Ulmus alata

These dense, deciduous trees are found throughout the area. Easy to identify by the paper-like blades that run along the stems.

Brown anoles, throughout FishHawk

White-tailed deer,  Odocoileus virginianus

Blue dragonfly

Green dragonfly

Sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica

 I have cropped these photos for use as desktop background for computers. Please feel free to use, or contact me if you would like a copy sent to you.

 Iris

 Begonia

Amaryllis
  









Fern at creek along Teal Rise

Brown anole

 Iris at the big pond in Heron Glen

 Ivy along the path along Teal Rise

Spanish moss

Squirrel in conservation area 

Amaryllis

Iris