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Western Diamondback Rattlesnak
Entertaining Encounters
Johnson Creek is home to more than just the Entertainment District , you can also find several species that are known for their entertaining or theatrical qualities .
Photo 357147095 , ( c ) Tommy Farquhar
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
The Red-Bellied Woodpecker can often be found putting on a show by digging into tree bark to find insects to eat .
Photo 384180086 , ( c ) Charley
Photo 384180086 , ( c ) Charley
Tievine
Tievine is a species of Morning Glory vines . It can be enjoyable to watch these flowers bloom in the early mornings , and close up in the heat of the day .
Green Anole
Green Anoles can be identified by their green or brown bodies and their showstopping pink dewlap , the flap that hangs from their necks when trying to impress or intimidate other lizards .
Photo 109224031 , ( c ) Bob O ’ Kennon
Texas Star
The Texas Star mushroom can only be found in Texas and a small part of Japan . This mushroom forms an oval capsule and then , when it starts to audibly release smoke-like spores , it slowly starts to split into 3-7 rays forming itself into a star .
Photo 249272314 , ( c ) Sam Dragon-Moore
Red-tailed Hawk
The sound effect used as the call of a Bald Eagle in movies is often actually the call of a Red-tailed Hawk . In addition to its notable call , this raptor ’ s impressive eyesight makes it a skilled hunter .
Cicadas
Cicadas emerge seasonally and sometimes leave their shed exoskeletons lying about in tree trunks or branches . Male cicadas loudly scream their melody for all to hear until they find a mate . There are several species of cicadas native to Arlington .
Photo 397119805 , ( c ) Sam Kieschnick
The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake is a venomous pit viper that can be identified by the diamond shaped pattern running down its spine , the black and white alternating bands at its tail , and , most notably , its rattles . This is the only species of rattlesnake native to Arlington .
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