The kids and I took a walk down to Indian River – got some photos of a freshwater sponge we found, as well as some plants other animals along the way.
Freshwater sponge (Spongilla?)found in slow moving portion of stream along Indian River Road.
Freshwater sponge (Spongilla?)found in slow moving portion of stream along Indian River Road.
Freshwater sponge (Spongilla?)found in slow moving portion of stream along Indian River Road.
Hairy Rockcress (Arabis hirsuta) growing on Indian River gravel bar.
Hairy Rockcress (Arabis hirsuta) growing on Indian River gravel bar.
Hairy Rockcress (Arabis hirsuta) growing on Indian River gravel bar.
Beetle (Anaspis sp?) photographed on red alder leaf along Indian River.
Beetle (Anaspis sp?) photographed on red alder leaf along Indian River.
Hairy Butterwort (Pinguicula villosa)
Hairy Butterwort (Pinguicula villosa)
Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum)
Lettered Habrosyne (Habrosyne scripta)
Lettered Habrosyne (Habrosyne scripta)
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