Diario del proyecto Biodiversity of the Anacostia River

This week 213 observers made 1137 observations between Sunday, June 26, 2022 to Saturday, July 2, 2022. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 112 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @brandonb21 contributed 107; @wilpersm contributed 81; @treegrow contributed 51 observations; and @vwiest contributed 46. Rounding out the top 11, @belyykit contributed 45; @carladanna each contributed 43; @dtread1 contributed 36; @maragay contributed 35; and @angelawang2 and @patrmcgo each contributed 29. 115 people contributed one observation, 35 people contributed two observations, and 13 people contributed 3 observations. Plants moved back into first place (460 observations), Insects dropped into second place (424 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (105 observations). Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii) had the fewest observations, with 1.
Sharing a few observations from the previous week:

@belyykit American Bullfrog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124226728
@dtread1 American Bullfrog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/123603787
@jmgconsult Fowler's Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/123629466
@bergerkara Gray Treefrog Species Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124304140
@bergerkara Gray Treefrog Species Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124304390
@wilpersm Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124032292
@jmgconsult Pickerel Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/123629480
@aebernier Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124464873
@dtread1 Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124304873
@gwh Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126329228
@hughrand Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124268414
@stephen220 Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126259490
@dtread1 Great Egret https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124204395
@gwh Great Egret https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126329233
@belyykit Green Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124226725
@christine143 Green Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/123561323
@dtread1 Green Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124493958
@stephen220 Green Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126259499

Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 9
Animalia 1
Arachnida 26
Aves 105
Fungi 16
Insecta 424
Mammalia 20
Plantae 460
Protozoa 3
Reptilia 38
(blank) 34

This week 232 observers made 1612 observations between Sunday, July 3, 2022 to Saturday, July 9, 2022. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 223 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @irisesmeralda77 contributed 118; @malik51 contributed 117; @kjhenelle contributed 81 observations; and @treegrow contributed 68. Rounding out the top 10, @destinys580 contributed 61; @belyykit each contributed 60; @vwiest contributed 48; @maragay contributed 47; and @tracym1110 contributed 45. 125 people contributed one observation, 26 people contributed two observations, and 24 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (685 observations), Insects stayed in second place (627 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (107 observations). Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 4.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@rauvbbj Black Firefly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124960286
@jmgconsult Black-and-gold Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125230797
@maragay Black-and-gold Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124606728
@davidbhunter Black-patched Glaphyria Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125445002
@jmgconsult Black-spotted Lady Beetles https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125230724
@carrieseltzer Blow Flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127759760
@jmgconsult Blue Dasher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125386307
@kpwest Blue Dasher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124904436
@vwiest Blue-tipped Dancer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125040693
@patrmcgo Bluets https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124639260
@vwiest Clouded Sulphur https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125040719
@stephen220 Common Buckeye https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126291441
@hpsauter Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124653288
@irisesmeralda77 Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124880699
@maragay Dusky-winged Hover Fly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125090407
@rauvbbj Eastern Amberwing https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124618194
@vwiest Eastern Amberwing https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124606115
@aszunyog13 Eastern Eyed Click Beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125015931
@austindeorio Eastern Eyed Click Beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125015883
@jmgconsult Eastern Forktail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125386274
@lisa_shannon Eastern Forktail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124812534
@belyykit Ebony Jewelwing https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125079423
@eaglescouter2003 Ebony Jewelwing https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125474193
@john4015 Ebony Jewelwing https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124740039

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 6
Amphibia 15
Animalia 13
Arachnida 43
Aves 106
Fungi 41
Insecta 627
Mammalia 19
Mollusca 11
Plantae 685
Protozoa 4
Reptilia 24
(blank) 18

This week 244 observers made 1569 observations between Sunday, July 10, 2022 to Saturday, July 16, 2022. Among the top five observers, @mmmmbugs observed 292 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @epic2112 contributed 117; @jmgconsult contributed 113; @bruzzone contributed 58 observations; and @maragay contributed 57. Rounding out the top 12, @dtread1 contributed 51; @kjhenelle and @malik51 each contributed 50; @copasetikncool contributed 37; and @stephen220, @tony-futcher, and @tracym1110 each contributed 30. 130 people contributed one observation, 43 people contributed two observations, and 14 people contributed 3 observations. Insects burst into first place (758 observations), Plants dropped into second place (459 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (95 observations), just edging out Fungi (90 observations). Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 2.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@epic2112 Elongate Springtails https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126411460
@korkalot Greenhouse Millipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125909309
@eaglescouter2003 Arrowhead Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126077465
@itsmepat70 Asian Longhorned Tick https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127751192
@bruzzone Basilica Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125678912
@jmgconsult Basilica Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125680472
@copasetikncool Black-tailed Red Sheetweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125725580
@mstrecker Buttonbush Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126499962
@copasetikncool Crab Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125722778
@epic2112 Crab Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126132528
@woodcut55 Crab Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126237200
@epic2112 Eastern Harvestman https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126407835
@vincefillah Eastern Parson Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126140993
@weirdwanda Golden Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126401051
@hpsauter Grass Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126089105
@treyncdc Grey Cross Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125929225
@mmmmbugs Labyrinth Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126415453
@zdanko Labyrinth Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/129298787
@irisesmeralda77 Longlegged Sac Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126100399
@ligrabenstetter Magnolia Green Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126537775
@mmmmbugs Poison Ivy Leaf Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125640595
@mmmmbugs Rabid Wolf Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126415182
@khgarden Typical Orbweavers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126273361
@khgarden Wall Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126125012
@jmgconsult Water Mites https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125680596
@jmgconsult Willow Bead Gall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125680603
@afhuberty Yellow Garden Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126530469
@mmmmbugs Yellow Garden Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125652469
@maragay Bot Flies, Blow Flies, and Allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126401415
@stephen220 Boxwood Leaftier Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126754128
@maragay Braconid Wasps https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125693753
@maragay Bristle Flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126401419
@mmmmbugs Broad-footed Cellophane Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126126741
@hlinak Broad-headed Sharpshooter https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126540070
@girl_in_the_wood Broad-necked Root Borer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126498478
@robinzs Broad-necked Root Borer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126127978
@epic2112 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126408468
@chaogrl Brown Prionid Beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125839025
@tony-futcher Cinnamon Rove Beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/129490963
@treyncdc Click Beetles https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126469846
@bruzzone Clouded Yellows https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125774512
@marsrevolt Clouded Yellows https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126393831
@abookb Clubbed Mydas Fly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125927848

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 5
Amphibia 17
Animalia 7
Arachnida 43
Aves 95
Fungi 90
Insecta 758
Mammalia 18
Mollusca 5
Plantae 459
Protozoa 2
Reptilia 52
(blank) 18

This week 207 observers made 828 observations between Sunday, July 17, 2022 to Saturday, July 23, 2022. Among the top five observers, @epic2112 observed 54 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @dtread1 and @katiehodge each contributed 29; @jmgconsult contributed 26; and @maragay contributed 24. Rounding out the top 10, @patrmcgo contributed 23; @pgwamsley, @stephen220, and @vwiest each contributed 22; and @tony-futcher contributed 20. 100 people contributed one observation, 35 people contributed two observations, and 18 people contributed 3 observations. Insects edged back into first place (272 observations), Plants returned to second place (269 observations), and Fungi mushroomed into third place (118 observations). Protozoa and Mollusca each had the fewest observations, with 2.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@drsimon51 Acadian Flycatcher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127014844
@msola-simon Acadian Flycatcher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126907365
@jmgconsult American Goldfinch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127549779
@stephen220 American Goldfinch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126795649
@dtread1 Belted Kingfisher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126922479
@stephen220 Belted Kingfisher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127015133
@drsimon51 Carolina Wren https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127014325
@msola-simon Carolina Wren https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126906362
@epic2112 Chimney Swift https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127048787
@apadenska78 Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127359113
@dsweissman Dryobates Woodpeckers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127257335
@dtread1 Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127302526
@jimdella Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126638690
@scott_stafford Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/129009303
@margaritanoir Great Egret https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127311133
@stephen220 Great Egret https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/126795646
@gwh Green Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128865063
@adam_knapp Hairy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127250456

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 5
Amphibia 5
Animalia 7
Arachnida 15
Aves 87
Fungi 118
Insecta 272
Mammalia 12
Mollusca 2
Plantae 269
Protozoa 2
Reptilia 24
(blank) 9

This week 206 observers made 799 observations between Sunday, July 24, 2022 to Saturday, July 30, 2022. Among the top five observers, @wilpersm observed 48 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @maragay contributed 47; @dtread1 contributed 44; @vwiest contributed 39; and @patrmcgo contributed 38. Rounding out the top 10, @jmgconsult contributed 29; @kjhenelle contributed 20; @mitchgreene contributed 17; @lauriedkr contributed 16; and @snowmie700 contributed 25. 110 people contributed one observation, 29 people contributed two observations, and 13 people contributed 3 observations. Insects edged back into first place (272 observations), Plants returned to second place (269 observations), and Fungi mushroomed into third place (118 observations). Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) and Chromista had the fewest observations, with 1 each.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@kdeecook Artist's Brackets, Reishi, and Allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128530221
@msembee Artist's Brackets, Reishi, and Allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128701118
@danielsmw Berkeley's Polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128383249
@rutherp Black-staining Polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128212635
@vwiest boletes and allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128043825
@zinze boletes and allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128143027
@alexr2 Burnt-orange Bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/129569438
@zinze Cauliflower Fungi and Allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128453823
@vwiest crown-tipped coral fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128151434
@vwiest Eastern cauliflower mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128151431
@danielsmw False Turkey-Tail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128370085
@danpclements False Turkey-Tail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127993241
@paolalpez20 False Turkey-Tail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128529480
@vwiest Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128151427
@gmscience flowerpot parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128665645
@prezetter flowerpot parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127705428
@whimsyelf Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/127978298
@zinze Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128144888
@jubileecat Golden Oyster Mushroom https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128200096
@vwiest golden reishi https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128195365
@aperper golden-gilled gerronema https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128052178
@david_olson1 golden-gilled gerronema https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128662468
@rutherp green cheese polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128281292
@crazick Luxury Caps https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128438136
@crazick milky conecap https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128475382
@vwiest Ochre Jelly Club https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128151422
@vwiest Ornate-stalked bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128151429
@alexr2 Oyster Mushrooms https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/129569557
@rutherp Pear-shaped Puffball https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128212175
@welmore14 Pear-shaped Puffball https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128676373
@mattandeliz Porcini and Allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128075960
@zinze Slippery Jacks https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128145178
@guadalupe204 Smoky polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128148599
@rachelm1111 Smoky polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128148272
@alexabely Wrinkly Stinkhorn https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128282135
@carytting Yellow American Blusher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128853036

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 11
Arachnida 19
Aves 46
Chromista 1
Fungi 51
Insecta 297
Mammalia 9
Mollusca 2
Plantae 318
Protozoa 4
Reptilia 38
(blank) 2