Diario del proyecto Biodiversity of the Anacostia River

This week 196 observers made 925 observations between Sunday, July 25, 2021 to Saturday, July 31, 2021. Among the top five observers, @stephen220 observed 70 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 69; @dtread1 and @vwiest each contributed 49; and @wilpersm contributed 40. Rounding out the top observers, @woodcut55 contributed 34; @jimdella contributed 31; @candice_white contributed 22; @ruddyturnstone-lilia contributed 21; and @amayare contributed 19. 98 people contributed one observation, 26 people contributed two observations, and 16 people contributed 3 observations. Insects stayed in first place (329 observations), followed by Plants (287 observations), and Aves (Birds) (113 observations). Mollusca had four observations, and Mammalia had 13 observations.

A few highlights of observations are provided below, to celebrate the wide variety of life found in the Anacostia watershed.
@vwiest Long-flange Millipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89195571
@dinospine Banded Fishing Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88963803
@gardenbeth Labyrinth Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88776130
@bradley16 Magnolia Green Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88754066
@jsulzmann Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89099194
@mstrecker Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89185961
@bugzilla Spined Micrathena https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89469153
@simone_skerritt Spined Micrathena https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89009489
@ackegler Spotted Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88539938
@lauriedkr Tan Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88951453
@sarah_jasinski Typical Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88863717
@stephen220 Acadian Flycatcher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89305106
@jimdella Eastern Towhee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89276790
@bugzilla Eastern Wood-Pewee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89469166
@cneyland Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89139915
@rauvbbj Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88561457
@stellatea Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88899498
@stephen220 Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89271590
@stephen220 Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89271591
@stephen220 Yellow Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88776228

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 10
Animalia 2
Arachnida 15
Aves 113
Fungi 27
Insecta 329
Mammalia 13
Mollusca 4
Plantae 287
Reptilia 45
(blank) 80

This week 244 observers made 1060 observations between Sunday, August 1, 2021 to Saturday, August 7, 2021. Among the top five observers, @dtread1 observed 58 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 46; @wilpersm contributed 44; and @gabby_gabriela_sanchez and @stephen220 each contributed 8. Rounding out the top observers, @epic2112 contributed 30; @dmvphotographer contributed 29; @jimdella contributed 28; @jaimem8 contributed 27; and @abookb and @vwiest each contributed 26. 116 people contributed one observation, 42 people contributed two observations, and 22 people contributed 3 observations. Plants jumped into first place (458 observations); insects moved into second place (330 observations), followed by Aves (Birds) (101 observations). Mollusca and Protozoa each had three observations.

A few highlights of observations are provided below, to celebrate the wide variety of life found in the Anacostia watershed.
@clp727 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90076827
@daveandjai Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89852264
@dmvphotographer Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89777647
@dmvphotographer Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89777850
@dmvphotographer Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89777863
@dtread1 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89974131
@hlinak Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90144054
@jmgconsult Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89710433
@katyce Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90841872
@psgray13 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90312415
@sbrdex Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90164674
@subeem Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89558188
@tsarmiento Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90067781
@tsarmiento Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90067970
@tsarmiento Eastern Tiger Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90068073
@ant443 Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89664848
@carolp Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89940421
@dmvphotographer Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89832322
@ellietrombone Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90039875
@jenhoward Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89496714
@jmgconsult Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89618660
@jmgconsult Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90242590
@judysheridan Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89700162
@mjmwx Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89945221
@opalene Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89808121
@pseudalex Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90187296
@ruddyturnstone-lilia Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89731164
@savages6778 Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89559197
@subeem Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/89558080
@tsarmiento Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90068991

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 19
Animalia 6
Arachnida 14
Aves 101
Fungi 31
Insecta 330
Mammalia 25
Mollusca 3
Plantae 458
Protozoa 3
Reptilia 44
(blank) 26

This week 180 observers made 785 observations between Sunday, August 8, 2021 to Saturday, August 14, 2021. Among the top five observers, @abookb observed 71 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @stephen220 contributed 50; @dtread1 contributed 47; @kentbeduhn contributed 36; and @cameron_minor contributed 34. Rounding out the top 10 observers, @gabby_gabriela_sanchez contributed 31; @jaimem8 contributed 25; @pehh contributed 25; @wearethechampignons contributed 22; and @beccaepling contributed 20. 97 people contributed one observation, 26 people contributed two observations, and 18 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (345 observations); insects stayed in second place (204 observations), followed by Aves (Birds) (70 observations). Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes) had 2 observations, and Protozoa had one observation.

A few highlights of observations are provided below, to celebrate the wide variety of life found in the Anacostia watershed. This week, Fungi get featured!
@wearethechampignons Amanita Sect. Lepidella https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90922959
@wearethechampignons American Floury Amanita https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90920979
@katiehodge Ascomycete Fungi https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90764114
@john4015 Beefsteak Polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91202533
@peculiargirlkelly Beefsteak Polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91137659
@kentbeduhn Black Witches' Butter https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91161567
@droo0py Black-staining Polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91210768
@griazi blusher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91247109
@abookb Candleflame Lichen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90724476
@cameron_minor Candleflame Lichen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90570709
@wearethechampignons ceramic parchment https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90956269
@abookb Common Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90724840
@kentbeduhn crowded parchment https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91174740
@wearethechampignons crown-tipped coral fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90921087
@armanmilan deer mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90987733
@kentbeduhn Fairy Parachutes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91156224
@kentbeduhn Fairy Parachutes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91165746
@wearethechampignons Fairy Parachutes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90921808
@kentbeduhn false turkey-tail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91167963
@john4015 Fragile Dapperling https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91202133
@wearethechampignons Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90955287
@john4015 golden reishi https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91201770
@stephendorey golden-gilled gerronema https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91181328
@beccaepling green-spored parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90551106
@dtread1 green-spored parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90957681
@kentbeduhn green-spored parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90649315
@kentbeduhn hairy rubber cup https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91161292
@kentbeduhn little nest polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91162842
@kentbeduhn Luminescent Panellus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91156871
@abookb milky conecap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91063631
@woodcut55 Oyster Mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91018665
@wearethechampignons Oyster Mushrooms https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90931835
@kentbeduhn Oysterlings https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91156968
@staciaturner Peppery Milkcap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90654413
@wearethechampignons pinwheels and parachute mushrooms https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90921118
@cameron_minor pleated inkcap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90518435
@omarshehab pleated inkcap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91281754
@jonesaceae Powder Cap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90402178
@wearethechampignons purple-bloom russula https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90920953
@katiehodge shelf fungi https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91012427
@wearethechampignons shelf fungi https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90921515
@kentbeduhn Smokey-eyed Boulder Lichen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91163643
@abookb Speckled Greenshield https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90724269
@wearethechampignons Speckled Greenshield https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90920790
@stephendorey Stinking Dapperling https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91181240
@mattshabitats Trembling Crust https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91064200
@kentbeduhn Trooping Crumble Cap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91155690
@kentbeduhn Trooping Crumble Cap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91155867
@kentbeduhn Trooping Crumble Cap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91165900
@kent_beduhn white jelly fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90899242
@kentbeduhn white jelly fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91163139

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 2
Amphibia 7
Animalia 3
Arachnida 15
Aves 70
Fungi 60
Insecta 204
Mammalia 9
Mollusca 3
Plantae 345
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 44
(blank) 21

This week 251 observers made 931 observations between Sunday, August 15, 2021 to Saturday, August 21, 2021. Among the top five observers, @epic2112 observed 66 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @kristin-marie contributed 62; @stephen220 contributed 46; @ronwertz contributed 31; and @dtread1 contributed 25. Rounding out the top 10, @kentbeduhn and @savages6778 each contributed 21; @katiehodge and @wilpersm each contributed 16; and @maragay contributed 15. 130 people contributed one observation, 45 people contributed two observations, and 21 people contributed 3 observations. Insects (160 observations) stayed in first place, just edging out Plants (294 observations). Fungi mushroomed into third place (120 observations). Protozoans has a single observation, for the fewest observations.

Sharing a number of fungi observations from the previous week:
@kdeecook blood red russula https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91860777
@mrsn chicken of the woods https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91950235
@janelle_g Coker's amanita https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92016103
@epic2112 common bird's nest fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91781798
@epic2112 common bird's nest fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91782355
@incoreygible Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91316017
@janelle_g Common Milkcaps https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92016677
@oxidized_guacamole Common Milkcaps https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91578369
@simone_skerritt Crystal Brain Fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91560517
@simone_skerritt Crystal Brain Fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91563466
@jmgconsult deer mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91240206
@epic2112 dung-loving bird's nest fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91784102
@katiehodge dung-loving bird's nest fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91627800
@katiehodge dung-loving bird's nest fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91627890
@simone_skerritt earthballs https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91557624
@epic2112 fairy ring marasmius https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91792978
@jochdnp fairy ring marasmius https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91757405
@armanmilan Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91672047
@psgray13 Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91952212
@kdeecook field and button mushrooms https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91857358
@susantwhite field and button mushrooms https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91579653
@incoreygible field mushrooms and allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91919960
@joshuapaul2 field mushrooms and allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91750983
@slugsandshrooms field mushrooms and allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91696312
@jaimem8 Fishy Milkcap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91866129
@janelle_g Flat Crep https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92014987
@katiehodge fluted bird's nest fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91655652
@claremoore Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91896489
@epic2112 Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91782188
@epic2112 Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91782746
@matgerke Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91626613
@psgray13 Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91959770
@janelle_g Gilled Bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92011944
@lianarose golden reishi https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91908307
@dsweissman golden-gilled gerronema https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92000355
@epic2112 golden-gilled gerronema https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91791888
@peculiargirlkelly golden-gilled gerronema https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92028169
@rutherp golden-gilled gerronema https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92260203
@epic2112 Green Beetle Hanger https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91925550
@janelle_g Green Quilt Russula https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92012163
@msembee green-spored parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91972242
@ny4bunny green-spored parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91953226
@psgray13 green-spored parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91950646
@rachishoping green-spored parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91958551
@rileyaulick green-spored parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92243407
@stalkeyedfly green-spored parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91971658
@zbroniszewski green-spored parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91470320
@epic2112 hare's foot inkcap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91781875
@danielgonzalez2 Higher Basidiomycetes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91890656
@bkennedy3 Horse Mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91338442
@rutherp hygrophorus milkcap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92169804
@katya26 Inkcaps https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91944444
@mylan Inkcaps https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92161012
@dsweissman Jelly Tree Ear https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92095222
@epic2112 King Alfred's Cakes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91789488
@epic2112 King Alfred's Cakes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91789564
@jaimem8 Luxury Caps https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91965401
@jmgconsult Meadow Mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91259693
@mjmwx onion-stalk parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92056256
@trynn onion-stalk parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91861515
@dsweissman Parachutes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92007504
@epic2112 Pin Molds https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91785927
@dtread1 reddening lepiota https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91605981
@kristin-marie reddening lepiota https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92044067
@dsweissman Red-mouth Bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92000171
@maragay Ruby Bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92282040
@hlinak scaly shield https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92101874
@mjmwx scaly shield https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91320797
@pmk00001 Shaggy Mane https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91946336
@kentbeduhn Smoky polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91331810
@dsweissman Smooth Chanterelle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91999503
@epic2112 Smoothish-stemmed bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91794081
@mjmwx Spring Polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92128843
@vwiest Tawny Grisette https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91914301
@kmv two-colored bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91595763
@claremoore white jelly fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91896419
@herbalexplorer witch's butter https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91314945
@kdeecook Wood ear fungi https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91861853
@simone_skerritt Wood ear fungi https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91577963
@mrsn wrinkled bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91952909
@yogagalen Wrinkly Stinkhorn https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91648456
@armanmilan Yellow American Blusher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91644654
@epic2112 Yellow American Blusher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91781311
@dsweissman Yellow Unicorn Entoloma https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91999985

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 3
Amphibia 26
Animalia 11
Arachnida 26
Aves 76
Fungi 160
Insecta 297
Mammalia 6
Mollusca 4
Plantae 294
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 15
(blank) 12

This week 213 observers made 888 observations between Sunday, August 22, 2021 to Saturday, August 28, 2021. Among the top five observers, @ronwertz observed 99 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @snowmie700 contributed 55; @epic2112 contributed 47; @helliehoo contributed 28; and @dtread1 contributed 27. Rounding out the top 13, @hpsauter and @lauriedkr each contributed 24; @vwiest contributed 21; @mjmwx and @woodcut55 each contributed 19; and @maragay, @porter11, and @rachishoping each contributed 15. 130 people contributed one observation, 45 people contributed two observations, and 21 people contributed 3 observations. Insects (324 observations, almost twice last week’s observations) stayed in first place, and Plants stayed in second (264 observations). Fungi stayed in third place (117 observations), encouraged by all the rain in the region. Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) had a single observation.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@ronwertz Actinopterygii Common Sunfishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92873023
@ronwertz Amphibia American Bullfrog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92739219
@mrsn Amphibia Cope's Gray Tree Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92688461
@peculiargirlkelly Amphibia Fowler's Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92117571
@belyykit Amphibia Gray Tree Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92417918
@ronwertz Amphibia Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92739205
@ronwertz Amphibia Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92739216
@ronwertz Amphibia Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92739217
@constancer Amphibia North American Toads https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92093672
@rosscampbell Amphibia North American Toads https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92474210
@cdipiazza Amphibia Pickerel Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92356311
@ronwertz Amphibia Pickerel Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92739224
@ronwertz Amphibia Pickerel Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92739228
@cricketsmom Arachnida American Green Crab Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92783974
@vwiest Arachnida Arrowhead Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92470057
@wildlymistaken Arachnida Crab Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92510813
@flowerchildbrakeman Arachnida Orbweavers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92695991
@snowmie700 Arachnida Orbweavers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92621595
@ligrabenstetter Arachnida Spotted Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92393158
@stellatea Arachnida Spotted Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92667923
@andysanclark Arachnida Tan Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92663005
@jmgconsult Arachnida Tan Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92103804
@incoreygible Arachnida Typical Orbweavers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92173688
@kristin-marie Arachnida Yellow Garden Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92728653
@ryanteaguebeckwith Aves Parrots https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/92857833

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 29
Animalia 2
Arachnida 19
Aves 62
Fungi 117
Insecta 324
Mammalia 18
Mollusca 4
Plantae 264
Protozoa 2
Reptilia 28
(blank) 18