Up in the Treetops
As you roam under the Oaks , Elms and Cypress of Upper Village Creek , look up to experience these creatures in the branches above .
Photo 136197300 , ( c ) Sam Dragon-Moore
Western Rat Snake
The Western Rat Snake is a nonvenomous species of Colubridae . Rat snakes are notoriously good climbers , you ’ ll often see them in trees or even climbing brick walls !
Photo 416240082 , ( c ) Marianh
Foxes
Arlington is home to 2 kinds of foxes : gray foxes ( pictured here ) and red foxes . These vibrant creatures tend to be more active at night and are good climbers that often rest in trees .
Photo 362438722 , ( c ) Nicholas Pollock
Green Tree Frogs
Green Tree Frogs utilize their camouflage abilities to hide on leaves . They typically sleep on trees near waterways , with their limbs tucked underneath them .
Great Egret
The Great Egret was once in high demand for women ’ s hats since the feathers were very white and pretty . The population declined so much it is now illegal to kill , trap , or harm any egrets ( or herons ) or disturb their nests up in the treetops .
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Black Vulture
The Black Vulture is a social scavenger with a black featherless head and a wingspan of almost 5 feet . Sometimes congregations can be seen circling the sky around natural gas leaks , since natural gas smells like the carcasses they seek .
The Eastern Fox Squirrel is the largest species of tree squirrel native to North America . In order to confuse and get rid of food thieves , they occasionally pretend to bury nuts .
Photo 235567423 , ( c ) Charley
Question Mark Butterfly
The Question Mark Butterfly is a master of camouflage . They are known for their little silver / white markings in the middle of the underside of their hindwings . It ’ s usually seen as a curve and a dot , giving this butterfly its interesting name .
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