Diario del proyecto Biodiversity of the Anacostia River

This week 62 observers made 304 observations between Sunday, January 15, 2023 to Saturday, January 21, 2023. Among the top six observers, @jmgconsult observed 45 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @belyykit contributed 41; @mmmmbugs contributed 32; @dtread1 contributed 20; and @jenwri and @marsrevolt each contributed 14. Rounding out the top 11, @rauvbbj contributed 9; @nuh_cheema and @rekursiv each contributed 8; and @hughrand and @svandivere each contributed 7. 29 people contributed one observation, 9 people contributed two observations, and 2 people contributed 3 observations. Birds stayed in first place (126 observations), Plants were in second place (81 observations) and Fungi were in third place (27 observations). Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes) and Protozoa each had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@mmmmbugs Brown Centipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146660202
@jmgconsult Common Earthworm https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146915245
@nuh_cheema Common Earthworm https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147101430
@mmmmbugs Common Striped Woodlouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146659763
@mmmmbugs Elongate Springtails https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146661219
@mmmmbugs Nosy Pill Woodlouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146659665
@mmmmbugs Rathkeâ’s Woodlouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146660501
@mmmmbugs Stone Centipedes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146660637
@marsrevolt brook stippleback lichen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146636275
@svandivere Candleflame Lichen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147032694
@rauvbbj common greenshield lichen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147046268
@woodcut55 common greenshield lichen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146993015
@marsrevolt common lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146636138
@rauvbbj common lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147046157
@jmgconsult crowded parchment https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146656648
@woodcut55 False Turkey-Tail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146992979
@amberwobby Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147226016
@marsrevolt Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146636315
@mmmmbugs Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146647416
@svandivere Fungi Including Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146703682
@ecopolis Milk-white Toothed Polypore https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146710227
@hughrand Oyster Mushrooms https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148557771
@francestoler Pixie Cup Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146930720
@epic2112 rosette lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146858047
@woodcut55 Speckled Shield Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146712649
@marsrevolt Sulphur Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146636372
@rutherp turkey-tail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146981769
@svandivere turkey-tail https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147034283

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 3
Animalia 16
Arachnida 2
Aves 126
Fungi 27
Insecta 22
Mammalia 21
Plantae 81
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 2
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This week 63 observers made 271 observations between Sunday, January 22, 2023 to Saturday, January 28, 2023. Among the top four observers, @jmgconsult observed 61 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @belyykit and @wilpersm each contributed 23; and @dtread1 contributed 19. Rounding out the top 11, @droidwrestler, @maragay, and @mmmmbugs each contributed 11 observations; @epic2112 contributed 10; @robinzs contributed 7; and @emma2026 and @kgills each contributed 6. 36 people contributed one observation, 5 people contributed two observations, and 5 people contributed 3 observations. Birds stayed in first place (125 observations), Plants were rooted in second place for 10 weeks in a row (84 observations) and Fungi were in third place (22 observations). Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes) had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@jillianstewart Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149602150
@maragay Gall and Forest Midges https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147550786
@maragay Green Cloverworm Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147481462
@jmgconsult Insects https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147112859
@jmgconsult Insects https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147427173
@tbong Red-shouldered Bug https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147557656
@mmmmbugs Shelf Fungus Beetles https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147121023
@benjamin189 Spring Cankerworm Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148997694
@deborahtaylor Genus Odontotaenius https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147545161
@jillianstewart Wasps https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149602674
@maragay Subfamily Heleomyzinae https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147550789
@mmmmbugs Genus Melanotus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147121257
@vincent12 Subgenus Metasyrphus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147539837
@wilpersm Phytomyza opacae https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147294345

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 1
Animalia 7
Aves 125
Fungi 22
Insecta 14
Mammalia 14
Plantae 84
Protozoa 2
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This week 57 observers made 271 observations between Sunday, January 29, 2023 to Saturday, February 4, 2023. Among the top five observers, @mykalacree23 observed 36 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @kentfothergill contributed 32; @dtread1 contributed 24; @jenwri contributed 14; and @sherlynmlndz contributed 9. Rounding out the top 12, @rekursive contributed 8; @rauvbbj contributed 7; @drclements and @stephen220 each contributed 6 observations; and @dbee, @robinzs, and @wilpersm each contributed 5. 23 people contributed one observation, 10 people contributed two observations, and 9 people contributed 3 observations. Plants sprang into first place (115 observations), Birds moved down to second place (75 observations) and Fungi clung to third place (17 observations). Animalia had the fewest observations, with 2.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@dtread1 Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147738727
@rauvbbj Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147627672
@rekursiv Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147839630
@lorib2 Barred Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147728042
@dtread1 Belted Kingfisher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147869263
@dtread1 Dark-eyed Junco https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148052647
@patrmcgo Dark-eyed Junco https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148037146
@rauvbbj Dark-eyed Junco https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147627554
@helliehoo Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147629613
@rauvbbj Eastern Bluebird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147627876
@rekursiv Eastern Bluebird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147895631
@dtread1 Eastern Red-tailed Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147653565
@drclements Feral Pigeon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147922606
@anacostiabiota Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148390308
@jimdella Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147848432
@stephen220 Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148348493
@stephen220 Hairy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148348486
@dtread1 Hooded Merganser https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147653975
@kgills Wood Duck https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148262065
@stephen220 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148348492

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Animalia 2
Aves 75
Fungi 17
Insecta 5
Mammalia 11
Mollusca 3
Plantae 115
Reptilia 4

This week 82 observers made 445 observations between Sunday, February 5, 2023 to Saturday, February 11, 2023. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 70 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @belyykit contributed 57; @ronwertz contributed 50; @dtread1 contributed 43; and @sara_tangren contributed 23. Rounding out the top 10, @marsrevolt and @stazandgazer each contributed 15; @robinzs and @vwiest each contributed 10 observations; and @kgills contributed 7. 42 people contributed one observation, 9 people contributed two observations, and 5 people contributed 3 observations. Birds moved back into first place (211 observations), Plants went back to second place (122 observations), and Reptilia took third place (36 observations). Chromista and Protozoa each had the fewest observations, with 2.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@dbarber red deadnettle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148385904
@jmgconsult red deadnettle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148354213
@katyswiere red deadnettle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148395467
@wilpersm roundleaf greenbrier https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148494842
@wilpersm shining sumac https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148742039
@treelover7 silver maple https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148409745
@marsrevolt Smoothcap Mosses https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148474263
@jmgconsult Soft Rush https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148124651
@laura1416 speedwells https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148269962
@jmgconsult Squills https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148472570
@sara_tangren St. John's worts https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148463882
@john_kelly35 sugi https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148518397
@marsrevolt trailing arbutus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148474154
@sara_tangren trifoliate orange https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148461487
@kristin-marie Velvet Panicum https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148696641
@angelawang2 viburnums https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148397560
@spacemutiny Virginia pepperweed https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148402751
@angelawang2 wild garlic https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148400245
@jmgconsult wineberry https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148124661
@robinzs wineberry https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148480969
@zinze wintercresses https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148210983
@treat witch-hazels https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148342656
@jmgconsult Woodland crocus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148405634
@john_kelly35 Woodland crocus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148546010
rutherp Woodland crocus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148389649
sara_tangren Woodland crocus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148447849

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 3
Animalia 2
Aves 211
Chromista 1
Fungi 30
Insecta 22
Mammalia 11
Plantae 122
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 36

This week 82 observers made 471 observations between Sunday, February 11, 2023 to Saturday, February 18, 2023. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 80 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @dtread1 contributed 40; @ronwertz contributed 37; @belyykit contributed 30; and @kentfothergill contributed 25. Rounding out the top 11, @sara_tangren contributed 25; @kristin-marie contributed 24; @stephen220 contributed 21; @stazandgazer contributed 17; @benjamin189 and @marsrevolt each contributed 14 observations. 45 people contributed one observation, 11 people contributed two observations, and 3 people contributed 3 observations. Plants moved back into first place (188 observations), Birds went back to second place (146 observations), and Fungi took third place (40 observations). Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@dtread1 Common Sunfishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148940032
@landrum American Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148987105
@hweikert Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148995736
@ronwertz Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148950357
@teddy99 Spring Peeper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148998835
@ronwertz Wood Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148950353
@christine143 Eastern Parson Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148724219
@jmgconsult Entelegyne Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148740091
@jmgconsult Meshweavers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148740146
@stazandgazer Running Crab Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148875384
@jmgconsult Blow Flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148797962
@woodcut55 Blow Flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149291206
@benjamin189 Common Green Lacewings https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150671074
@casey_robarts Dusky Lady Beetles https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148897001
@jmgconsult Emerald Ash Borer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148740085
@jmgconsult Evergreen Bagworm Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148740136
@evanvaughan Hover Flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148993821
@jmgconsult Insects https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148740134
@marsrevolt Monarch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149081263
@jmgconsult Oak shothole leafminer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148740126
@jmgconsult Skeletonizing Leaf and Flea Beetles https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148740131
@jhonn731 Spring Tree-Top Flasher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148776360
@jmgconsult Tortricid Leafroller Moths and Allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148740132
@francismullan Unequal Cellophane Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149044240
@jmgconsult Western Honey Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148797824
@ronwertz Western Honey Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148861554

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 10
Animalia 11
Arachnida 6
Aves 146
Fungi 40
Insecta 25
Mammalia 8
Mollusca 6
Plantae 188
Protozoa 2
Reptilia 24
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This week 112 observers made 587 observations between Sunday, February 19, 2023 to Saturday, February 25, 2023. Among the top five observers, @ronwertz observed 87 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @havenosullivan contributed 50; @kentfothergill contributed 39; @dtread1 contributed 36; and @jmgconsult contributed 33. Rounding out the top 11, @spaparella13 contributed 24; @matgerke contributed 19; @wilpersm contributed 18; @kristin-marie contributed 15; and @rekursiv and @robinzs each contributed 14 observations. 58 people contributed one observation, 16 people contributed two observations, and 3 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (285 observations), Birds stayed in second place (155 observations), and Insects bumped Fungi and Reptilia for third place (32 observations). Protozoa and Mollusca each had the fewest observations, with 1 apiece.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@ronwertz Eastern Mosquitofish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149696865
@phuynh23 Typical Carps https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149582626
@ronwertz American Water Frogs https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149696867
@mmmmbugs Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149365592
@novah21 Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149348453
@belyykit Spring Peeper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149494247
@mattjeffery Wood Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149241893
@ronwertz Wood Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149340182
@wilpersm Common Earthworm https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149681749
@mmmmbugs Common Pink Flat-back Millipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149365433
@mateusz_j Northern Hemisphere Crayfishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149263099

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 2
Amphibia 48
Animalia 4
Arachnida 2
Aves 155
Fungi 19
Insecta 32
Mammalia 11
Mollusca 1
Plantae 285
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 19
(blank) 8

This week 107 observers made 506 observations between Sunday, February 25, 2023 to Saturday, March 4, 2023. Among the top six observers, @jmgconsult observed 59 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @ronwertz contributed 45; @dtread1 contributed 36; @belyykit contributed 31; and @rauvbbj and @wilpersm each contributed 30. Rounding out the top 10, @kenfothergill contributed 28; @streakoflavender contributed 23; @emily470 contributed 16; and @maragay contributed 12 observations. 62 people contributed one observation, 12 people contributed two observations, and 7 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (212 observations), Birds stayed in second place (163 observations), and Insects stayed in third place (39 observations). Mollusca each had the fewest observations, with 3.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@jmgconsult American Coot https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149775197
@ronwertz Creek Chub https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150038375
@streakoflavender Live-bearers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150232879
@jmgconsult Ray-finned Fishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149767072
@ronwertz American Water Frogs https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150038360
@novah21 Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149944467
@ronwertz Pickerel Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150038366
@belyykit Spring Peeper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149942032
@rauvbbj Spring Peeper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150355867
@crazick Common Earthworm https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150009300
@sophiathanas Elongate Springtails https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149931384
@greengirrl Barn Funnel Weaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150216589
@hpsauter Drumming Sword Wolf Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150107077
@cbloomfi Six-spotted Fishing Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150453228
@vwiest American Green-winged Teal https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150132867
@elutherpoole Domestic Guineafowl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150063637
@kirby46 Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150207678
@matgerke Dryobates Woodpeckers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150264180
@kimcwren Eastern Bluebird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150233377
@rauvbbj Eastern Bluebird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149846625
@vwiest Eastern Bluebird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150320834
@dtread1 Eastern Red-tailed Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149880476
@djgphotographics Fox Sparrow https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150243504
@dtread1 Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150273392
@dtread1 Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150274016
@twalter Hermit Thrush https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150006547
@belyykit Hooded Merganser https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150200921
@rauvbbj Lesser Scaup https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150243864

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 5
Amphibia 5
Animalia 4
Arachnida 6
Aves 163
Fungi 27
Insecta 39
Mammalia 13
Mollusca 3
Plantae 212
Reptilia 25
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