Diario del proyecto Biodiversity of the Anacostia River

This week 68 observers made 375 observations between Sunday, December 12, 2021 to Saturday, December 18, 2021. Among the top five observers, @snowmie700 observed 95 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @stephen220 contributed 41; @ronwertz contributed 23; @dtread1 contributed 17; and @carrieseltzer and @mattshabitats each contributed 14. Rounding out the top 11, @koocha contributed 12; @nahum_ephrem and @tfrye each contributed 11; and @bkeller and @wilpersm each contributed 10. 32 people contributed one observation, 9 people contributed two observations, and 6 people contributed 3 observations. Birds were in first place with 120 observations, Fungi were in second place with 108, and Plants had 80 observations. Amphibia had the fewest observations again, with one.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@nahum_ephrem Mossy Maze Polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103030464
@snowmie700 Mustard Yellow Polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103126926
@snowmie700 Ochre Bracket https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103127014
@snowmie700 Oyster Mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103126955
@allenbrowne Pear-shaped Puffball https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103303348
@mattshabitats Purple Jellydisc https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103117588
@snowmie700 Purplepore Bracket https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103126908
@ronwertz Bald-faced Hornet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103159632
@maragay Common Drone Fly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103217556
@wadesworld19 Gem Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103125831
@vwiest Goldenrod Gall Fly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103047924
@wilpersm Native Holly Leafminer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103014592
@maragay Oak shothole leafminer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103369121
@marikaw2001 Red-shouldered Bug https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/102939203
@swindsor Red-shouldered Bug https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103478478
@carrieseltzer Scale Insects https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/102993323
@mattshabitats Small Honey Ant https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103117564
@angelawang2 Variegated Fritillary https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103420906
@jared42 Western Leaf-footed Bug https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103287926
@mjmwx Whiteflies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103271599

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 1
Arachnida 2
Aves 120
Fungi 108
Insecta 29
Mammalia 24
Plantae 80
Protozoa 3
Reptilia 8

This week 53 observers made 427 observations between Sunday, December 19, 2021 to Saturday, December 25, 2021. Among the top five observers, @five_lined observed 125 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 75; @stephen220 contributed 38; @rdm-ncb contributed 32; and @dtread1 each contributed 25. Rounding out the top 10, @epic2112 contributed 20; @gwh and @jimdella each contributed 15; @circster contributed 10; and @clover-hirschlove contributed 8. 29 people contributed one observation, 6 people contributed two observations, and 4 people contributed 3 observations. Birds were in first place with 250 observations, Fungi were in second place with 32, and Mammals had 27 observations. Animalia and Mollusca each had 1 observation.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@dtread1 Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103666418
@kweski Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103587282
@rauvbbj Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103447297
@five_lined Barred Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103561210
@dtread1 Belted Kingfisher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103438789
@stephen220 Belted Kingfisher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103394810
@epic2112 Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103642516
@five_lined Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103768252
@hughrand Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103536376
@jmgconsult Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103501268
@rdm-ncb Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103934969
@stephen220 Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103817238
@five_lined Eastern Bluebird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103768247
@stephen220 Eastern Phoebe https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103394805
@five_lined Eastern Towhee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103768314
@gwh Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103587446
@rauvbbj Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103638201
@stephen220 Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103394804
@epic2112 Hairy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103642707
@jimdella Hairy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103633288
@dms215 Hermit Thrush https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103367081
@emilyh910 Ovenbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103473281
@mjmwx Ovenbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103456345
@pbrandtg Ovenbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103557292
@tedster1 Ovenbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103328400
@dtread1 Peregrine Falcon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103398837
@gwh Pileated Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103587452
@jimdella Pileated Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103345493
@jmgconsult Pileated Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103501269
@christine143 Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103589634
@dtread1 Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103336502

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Animalia 1
Arachnida 8
Aves 250
Fungi 32
Insecta 25
Mammalia 27
Mollusca 1
Plantae 82
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This week 74 observers made 385 observations between Sunday, December 26, 2021 to Saturday, January 1, 2022. Among the top five observers, @five_lined observed 59 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 48; @dtread1 contributed 41; @hughrand contributed 25; and @ronwertz contributed 21. Rounding out the top 11, @epic2112 contributed 20; @rdm-ncb contributed 17; @dsweissman contributed 9; and @amdurso, @kristin-marie, and @wearethechampignons each contributed 7. 30 people contributed one observation, 18 people contributed two observations, and 4 people contributed 3 observations. Birds were in first place with 162 observations, Plants were in second place with 91 observations, and Fungi were third with 61. Protozoa had the fewest observations, with just one.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@jmgconsult Mosquitofishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104054704
@epic2112 Arthropods https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103708734
@epic2112 Brickwork Woodlouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103705020
@freyafreya Greenhouse Millipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104053276
@mikelmaron Horsehair Worms https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104150419
@five_lined False Widow Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103820240
@katiehodge Longlegged Sac Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104133417
@rdm-ncb Magnolia Green Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103716395
@katejm Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103983476
@naboyar Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103751128

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 2
Animalia 5
Arachnida 5
Aves 162
Fungi 61
Insecta 17
Mammalia 30
Plantae 91
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 10
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This week 53 observers made 316 observations between Sunday, January 2, 2022 to Saturday, January 8, 2022. Among the top five observers, @stephen220 observed 53 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @ronwertz contributed 52; @jmgconsult contributed 37; @belyykit contributed 28; and @hughrand contributed 17. Rounding out the top 10 observers, @carladanna contributed 14; @dtread1 contributed 12; @rauvbbj contributed 9; and @jimdella and @wilpersm each contributed 7. 28 people contributed one observation, 6 people contributed two observations, and 2 people contributed 3 observations. Birds were in first place (182 observations); Plants were in second place (55 observations), and Fungi were in third place (29 observations). Amphibian and Mollusca each had two observations.

Celebrating the Snowy Owl irruption in DC this week!
@bruzzone Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104547011
@chipperbirders Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104492975
@cmuzyk Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104555788
@drennack Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104633390
@hughmcguinness Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104609913
@lunajmagroir Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104612571
@mattyfelp Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104681391
@mstrecker Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104501838
@oliverpatrick Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104589450
@pig Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104610566
@sporange Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104493898

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 2
Animalia 5
Arachnida 3
Aves 182
Fungi 29
Insecta 11
Mammalia 15
Mollusca 2
Plantae 55
Reptilia 12

This week 46 observers made 374 observations between Sunday, January 9, 2022 to Saturday, January 15, 2022. Among the top six observers, @jmgconsult observed 68 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @belyykit contributed 63; @stephen220 contributed 25; @ronwertz contributed 22; and @fishingintheforest and @rauvbbj each contributed 9. Rounding out the top 10 observers, @boldhens contributed 8 and @dtread1, @kristin-marie, and @puffbooty each contributed 6. 25 people contributed one observation, 7 people contributed two observations, and 1 person contributed 3 observations. Birds stayed in first place (190 observations); Plants were in second place (43 observations), and Mammals were in third place (19 observations). Arachnids had one observation.

Celebrating more Snowy Owl irruption observations and other bird sightings this week!
@fkf2h Orange-crowned Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104997624
@dtread1 Peregrine Falcon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104849645
@belyykit Pileated Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104973768
@stephen220 Pileated Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104830978
@brewster_mccloud Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104656043
@dtread1 Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104949119
@hornbeamhound Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105061044
@insa Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104657827
@mpaetz Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104979456
@rauvbbj Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104657793
@dtread1 Red-tailed Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104849288
@jimdella Red-tailed Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104946320
@ronwertz Red-tailed Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104735510
@tkirk304 Red-tailed Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104922218
@jmgconsult Ruby-crowned Kinglet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104989936
@stephen220 Sharp-shinned Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104806993
@blitzen1986 Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105010904
@brewster_mccloud Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104849012
@eaglescouter2003 Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105014755
@maryeford Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104791309
@tracie27 Snowy Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105079698
@belyykit Wood Duck https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104973942
@jmgconsult Wood Duck https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104733549
@treeman35 Wood Duck https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105533937
@ronwertz Yellow-bellied Sapsucker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104735502
@jmgconsult Yellow-rumped Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104989932

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Animalia 2
Arachnida 1
Aves 190
Fungi 14
Insecta 4
Mammalia 19
Plantae 43

This week 38 observers made 233 observations between Sunday, January 16, 2022 to Saturday, January 22, 2022. Among the top six observers, @jmgconsult observed 75 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @stephen220 contributed 35; @belyykit contributed 28; @ronwertz contributed 17; and @rauvbbj contributed 10. Rounding out the top 10 observers, @dtread1 contributed 9; @jimdella contributed 7; @hughrand contributed 6; and @abundleoftwigs and @jenwri each contributed 4. 21 people contributed one observation, 3 people contributed two observations, and 3 people contributed 3 observations. Birds stayed in first place (182 observations); Plants were in second place (21 observations), and Mammals were in third place (15 observations). Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii) and Insects each had one observation.

Celebrating mammal observations this week!
@svandivere American Beaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105310612
@dtread1 Brown Rat https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105178428
@hughrand Common Raccoon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105105423
@sburban Eastern American Red Fox https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105226395
@woodcut55 Eastern Cottontail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105048109
@belyykit Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105430363
@dtread1 Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105242074
@hughrand Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105107111
@mstrecker Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105309338
@jmgconsult Mammals https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105119456
@cheryl11 North American River Otter https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105392469

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Aves 182
Fungi 8
Insecta 1
Mammalia 15
Plantae 21
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