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Vertebrates
May 2, 2005:
* White Pelicans * Turkey Vultures * American Crow * Grackel * Great Blue Heron * Blue Winged Teal * Killdeer *
(These vertebrates were near Union Lake, no May 2 vertebrates were reported in Heath Creek Proper)
May 9, 2005:
(Heath Creek Site Below St. Olaf)
* 1 Large striped chub- about 6 inches long * 1 small chub with a bright orange tail * 1 small striped chub *
Pictured below is a Great Blue Heron. The photo credit is to Marshall Iliff, and the photograph is originally located at the following website:
< http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/Photo/Images/h1940pi.jpg>
Crayfish: Student photograph at Heath Creek
Orange-tailed Chub: Student photograph at Heath Creek