Diario del proyecto Biodiversity of the Anacostia River

This week 201 observers made 1051 observations between Sunday, October 17, 2021 to Saturday, October 23, 2021. Among the top five observers, @izafarr observed 146 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @onertwons contributed 118; @stephen220 contributed 106; @dtread1 contributed 38; and @cammfl contributed 27. Rounding out the top 10, @jorbogmont contributed 26; @nmaha contributed 20; @tgoodwill contributed 18; @vwiest contributed 16; and @drosale2 contributed 14. 101 people contributed one observation, 34 people contributed two observations, and 9 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place with 371 observations, Insects had 334 observations, and Fungi had 80. Protozoa and Animalia had the fewest observations, with one.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@chezaaro Beefsteak Polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98619886
@rachelu22 Blushing Rosette https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98525848
@izafarr Bonnets https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98568488
@izafarr Brick Cap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98532074
@cammfl Candlesnuff Fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99146578
@izafarr ceramic parchment https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98569946
@mattshabitats ceramic parchment https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99019619
@izafarr Chestnut Bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98567848
@izafarr Coker's amanita https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98567866
@izafarr common earthball https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98569264
@wildlymistaken Common Stump Brittlestem https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99096893
@izafarr Coral-pink Merulius https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98560675
@izafarr Cross-veined Troop Mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98509018
@nicolefitz dune stinkhorn https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98792743
@mattshabitats Eastern American Platterful Mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98900648
@izafarr Fairy Fingers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98567410
@izafarr False Chanterelle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98567966
@vwiest golden reishi https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98640059
@clp727 Hairy Bracket https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98894263
@izafarr hedgehog mushrooms https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98567024
@chezaaro hen of the woods https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98620029
@izafarr Honey Mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98568125
@hermietopia lion's-mane mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98826339
@izafarr lion's-mane mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98567836
@lilmagic lion's-mane mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98719466
@onertwons lion's-mane mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99007328

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 3
Animalia 1
Arachnida 15
Aves 166
Fungi 80
Insecta 334
Mammalia 14
Mollusca 3
Plantae 371
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 37
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This week 169 observers made 537 observations between Sunday, October 24, 2021 to Saturday, October 30, 2021. Among the top five observers, @stephen220 observed 66 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @vwiest contributed 59; @carlamurphy and @wearethechampignons each contributed 24; and @dtread1 contributed 13. Rounding out the top 12, @wilpersm contributed 11; @jfbershad and @rauvbbj each contributed 9; and @angela58, @jorbogmont, @picturestoactions, and @sen24 each contributed 8. 93 people contributed one observation, 28 people contributed two observations, and 11 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place with 178 observations, Fungi had 97, and Insecta had 87. Protozoa and Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) each had the fewest observations, with two.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@epic2112 Ocellaris Anemonefish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99747864
@epic2112 Paletail Unicornfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99747877
@sally305 Powder Blue Isopod https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99569825
@dgovoni Spinycheek Crayfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99723123
@saltbottle Bold Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99247213
@anacardwoman Grass Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99670091
@vincent12 Grass Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99250003
@henram Grey Cross Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99635626
@sarahweber Hibana Ghost Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99667763
@centipeter Magnolia Green Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99555868
@dtread1 Rabid Wolf Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99820433
@weitekmr Spotted Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99353349
@housefinch2 Spotted Orbweavers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99351233
@waker Translucent Green Jumping Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99556909
@emilyh910 American Woodcock https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99636718
@stephen220 Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99503866
@jenhoward Golden-crowned Kinglet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99704041
@dgovoni Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99723121
@dtread1 Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99294359

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 2
Animalia 2
Arachnida 13
Aves 98
Fungi 97
Insecta 87
Mammalia 11
Mollusca 5
Plantae 178
Protozoa 2
Reptilia 10
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This week 114 observers made 452 observations between Sunday, October 31, 2021 to Saturday, November 6, 2021. Among the top five observers, @stephen220 observed 84 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @vwiest contributed 45; @kristin-marie contributed 41; @ronwertz contributed 32; and @lfountain contributed 20. Rounding out the top 10, @aszunyog13 contributed 12; @jimdella contributed 11; @epic2112 contributed 10; @cgomes24 contributed 9; and @puffbooty contributed 8. 69 people contributed one observation, 17 people contributed two observations, and 6 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place with 172 observations, Birds had 126, and Fungi had 56. Mollusca had the fewest observations, with one.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@gracejeschke Autumn Meadowhawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100169303
@vwiest Autumn Meadowhawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100442066
@wilpersm Beech Midget https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100434719
@gfireman Bicolored Sallow https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100445539
@landrum Big-headed Ground Beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100336813
@beccaepling Black Swallowtail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100346092
@jaimem8 Giant Leopard Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99983426
@elissacl Isabella Tiger Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/99907032
@ericweyer24 Isabella Tiger Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100408251
@swearle Isabella Tiger Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100175799
@rauvbbj Ocola Skipper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100194449
@stephen220 Orange Sulphur https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100056426

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 2
Animalia 2
Arachnida 4
Aves 126
Fungi 56
Insecta 43
Mammalia 25
Mollusca 1
Plantae 172
Reptilia 2
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This week 103 observers made 319 observations between Sunday, November 7, 2021 to Saturday, November 13, 2021. Among the top five observers, @stephen220 observed 46 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @dtread1 contributed 33; @epic2112 contributed 21; @picturestoactions contributed 36; and @owlice contributed 15. Rounding out the top 12 observers, @jimdella contributed 14; @ronwertz contributed 11; @wilpersm contributed 7; @mattshabitats contributed 6; and @cbloomfi, @eboart, and @maragay each contributed 5. 62 people contributed one observation, 15 people contributed two observations, and 9 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (92 observations); Birds flew up to second place (81 observations), and Insects moved down to third place (62 observations). Mollusca had the fewest observations, with three.

A few highlights of observations are provided below, to celebrate the wide variety of life found in the Anacostia watershed. Despite the cooling weather, Fungi are hard at work.
@wearethechampignons Brain puffball https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100531709
@mattshabitats Common Ink Cap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100873815
@wildlymistaken Coprinellus sect. Micacei https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100703240
@carytting Coral-pink Merulius https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100765908
@john4015 Coral-pink Merulius https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100958162
@tzvety_dosseva Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100564683
@wildlymistaken Golden Pholiota https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100943092
@mattshabitats Hairy Bracket https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100873858
@quamedejonge Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100532075
@mattshabitats Lumpy Bracket https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100848871
@epic2112 Mealy Rim-lichen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100710184
@kdeecook Pear-shaped Puffball https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100708732
@mattshabitats Pear-shaped Puffball https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100848608
@eso199928 Powdery Axil-bristle Lichen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100635336
@epic2112 Tile Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100710137
@mattshabitats Yellow Fairy Cups https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100850793

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 6
Arachnida 5
Aves 81
Fungi 21
Insecta 62
Mammalia 20
Mollusca 3
Plantae 92
Reptilia 28
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This week 103 observers made 301 observations between Sunday, November 14, 2021 to Saturday, November 20, 2021. Among the top five observers, @stephen220 observed 65 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @wearethechampignons contributed 23; @gwh contributed 19; @belyykit contributed 18; and @dtread1 contributed 15. Rounding out the top 10 observers, @woodcut55 contributed 13; @vwiest contributed 9; @davidisbetter contributed 8; and @confused_eusarca and @spacemutiny each contributed 7. 60 people contributed one observation, 11 people contributed two observations, and 2 people contributed 3 observations. Birds soared to first place (118 observations), Plants took second place (101 observations) and Fungi popped up in third place (35 observations). Amphibian, Animalia, and Protozoa each had one observation.

A few highlights of observations are provided below, to celebrate the wide variety of life found in the Anacostia watershed. Despite the cooling weather, Fungi are hard at work.
@woodcut55 Asian Lady Beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101433815
@dtread1 Bald-faced Hornet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101381116
@angelawang2 Chinese Mantis https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101484422
@johnhenrithefirst Common Checkered-Skipper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101398780
@c-love Differential Grasshopper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101122745
@cbloomfi Eastern Carpenter Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101408487
@david3209 European Hornet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101439571
@lauriedkr Isabella Tiger Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101192741
@kristin-marie Kudzu Bug https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101473619
@katiehodge Lichen-carrying Green Lacewing https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101531573
@markharlin Mediterranean Fruit Fly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101413215
@wilpersm Native Holly Leafminer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101567854
@nicolefitz Seven-spotted Lady Beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101407696
@justinoneill True Bugs https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101460889
@caitlincostello True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101136318
@vwiest Variegated Fritillary https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101468038
@epic2112 Woodpecker Flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101356219

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 1
Animalia 1
Arachnida 3
Aves 118
Fungi 35
Insecta 21
Mammalia 10
Plantae 101
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 4
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This week 103 observers made 303 observations between Sunday, November 21, 2021 to Saturday, November 27, 2021. Among the top five observers, @izafarr observed 53 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @dbarber contributed 34; @owlice contributed 24; @stephen220 contributed 23; and @cmurana12 contributed 22. Rounding out the top 10 observers, @dtread1 contributed 14; @wilpersm contributed 13; @kristin-marie contributed 8; @belyykit contributed 7; and @dossification each contributed 7. 41 people contributed one observation, 13 people contributed two observations, and 3 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (101 observations); Birds were in second place (70 observations); Insects were in third place (57 observations). Amphibian and Protozoa each had one observation.

A few highlights of observations are provided below, to celebrate the wide variety of life found in the Anacostia watershed.
@guillermogaldamez American Beaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101699303
@dezclar Brown Rat https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101878768
@owlice Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101912401
@stephen220 Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101779126
@stephen220 Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101779127
@stephen220 Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101779131
@stephen220 Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/102002167
@woodcut55 Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101700453
@hughrand Northern Short-tailed Shrew https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101644127
@anneelyse White-tailed Deer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101843393
@dtread1 White-tailed Deer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101683321
@jimdella White-tailed Deer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101787490
@jimdella White-tailed Deer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101787526
@jimdella White-tailed Deer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/101849349

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 2
Animalia 2
Arachnida 5
Aves 70
Fungi 46
Insecta 57
Mammalia 14
Mollusca 2
Plantae 101
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 1
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