This week 249 observers made 1432 observations between Sunday, July 30, 2023 to Saturday, August 5, 2023. Among the top five observers, @belyykit observed 249 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 101; @jtdavis05 contributed 91; and @dtread1 and @treegrow each contributed 62. Rounding out the top 10, @bilcha contributed 55; @annie533 contributed 31; @vwiest contributed 27; @maragay contributed 20; and @cryptoecology contributed 19 observations. 119 people contributed one observation, 39 people contributed two observations, and 19 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (624 observations), Insects stayed in second place (454 observations), and Birds moved back into third place (106 observations). Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) had the fewest observations, with 5.
Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@pepsibleu Creek Chub https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176668225
@dtread1 Eastern Mosquitofish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175884740
@cryptoecology Green Sunfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178040402
@cryptoecology Northern Snakehead https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178040025
@landrum Yellow Bullhead https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176359842
@dtread1 Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177284232
@dtread1 Red-tailed Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175972049
@rekursiv Red-winged Blackbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175958710
@rekursiv Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175958702
@hlinak Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176193563
@kentfothergill Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176666182
@marsrevolt Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176854531
@bramblefruits Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176167941
@vwiest Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176631435
@belyykit Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177806821
Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 5
Amphibia 10
Animalia 6
Arachnida 28
Aves 106
Fungi 101
Insecta 454
Mammalia 29
Mollusca 10
Plantae 624
Protozoa 7
Reptilia 41
(blank) 10
This week 220 observers made 1164 observations between Sunday, August 6, 2023 to Saturday, August 12, 2023. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 120 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 101; @casey_harless contributed 108; @wilpersm contributed 47; @tiluchi contributed 44; and @dtread1 contributed 38. Rounding out the top 10, @ronwertz contributed 35; @marsrevolt contributed 30; @vwiest contributed 29; @tony-futcher contributed 22; and @thefloorisflava contributed 21 observations. 104 people contributed one observation, 32 people contributed two observations, and 20 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (460 observations), Insects stayed in second place (380 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (90 observations), just edging out Fungi (89 observations). Chromista had the fewest observations, with 1.
Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@jorbogmont Bluegill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177254415
@tiluchi Eastern Mosquitofish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185356558
@landrum Green Sunfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178001992
@jmgconsult Mummichog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178103967
@stinkbug Mummichog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177040356
@landrum Redbreast Sunfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177591151
@landrum Satinfin Shiners https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177906549
@landrum swallowtail shiner https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178001675
@kentfothergill White Sucker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178041604
@treegrow https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/194319627
@ronwertz American Goldfinch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188619650
@tony-futcher American Kestrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180043509
@ronwertz American Robin https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182586812
@bcclif02 Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177649458
@mjmwx Barn Swallow https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177582050
@dtread1 Belted Kingfisher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177290800
@vwiest Blue-gray Gnatcatcher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177347523
@rekursiv Brown Thrasher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177543686
@rauvbbj Calidris Sandpipers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177877375
@justallama Osprey https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176991736
@stinkbug Osprey https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177040321
@justallama Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176991221
@mattandeliz Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178890175
@tiluchi Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185356534
@marsrevolt Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177657582
Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 16
Amphibia 19
Animalia 6
Arachnida 38
Aves 90
Chromista 1
Fungi 89
Insecta 380
Mammalia 19
Mollusca 4
Plantae 460
Reptilia 36
(blank) 5
This week 267 observers made 1403 observations between Sunday, August 13, 2023 to Saturday, August 19, 2023. Among the top five observers, @casey_harless observed 91 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @mmmmbugs contributed 91; @amysawyer contributed 89; @dtread1 contributed 69; and @jtdavis05 contributed 59. Rounding out the top 10, @g33k5p34k contributed 57; @belyykit contributed 50; @rekursiv contributed 43; @epic2112 contributed 41; and @annaz2h contributed 37 observations. 147 people contributed one observation, 33 people contributed two observations, and 21 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (513 observations), Insects stayed in second place (505 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (116 observations). Mollusca had the fewest observations, with 4.
Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@herpherphooray American Dagger https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183802809
@rscree American Idia Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179246183
@jimdella American Pelecinid Wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178375832
@amdurso Appalachian Brown https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179164117
@g33k5p34k Appalachian Brown https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178695170
@svandivere Arcigera Flower Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178780391
@evanvaughan Banded Tussock Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179186788
@msur Banded Tussock Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178440064
@vikas2 Black-banded Owlet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178831433
@mstrecker Black-spotted Leafroller Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178296981
@pmk00001 Delicate Cycnia Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182466291
@slsell Delicate Cycnia Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178677122
@jsharper Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178436398
@mmmmbugs Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178763882
@benjamin189 Grape Leaffolder Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184431948
Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 5
Amphibia 16
Animalia 6
Arachnida 42
Aves 116
Fungi 102
Insecta 505
Mammalia 25
Mollusca 4
Plantae 513
Protozoa 8
Reptilia 46
(blank) 14
This week 242 observers made 1224 observations between Sunday, August 20, 2023 to Saturday, August 26, 2023. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 119 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @annaz2h contributed 116; @mmmmbugs contributed 59; @dtread1 contributed 53; and @belyykit contributed 43. Rounding out the top 10, @vwiest contributed 42; @tiluchi contributed 35; @jane41 contributed 34; @g33k5p34k contributed 24; and @maragay contributed 23 observations. 115 people contributed one observation, 43 people contributed two observations, and 23 people contributed 3 observations. Insects displaced plants for first place (543 observations), Plants moved into second place (408 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (97 observations). Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) and Mollusca had the fewest observations, with 1 each.
Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@matthewchovanec Greenhouse Millipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180269709
@natebellon Thin Jumping Worm https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180187943
@anarchofundalist Agrarian Sac Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180315718
@benjamin189 American Green Crab Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184439847
@jmgconsult American Green Crab Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179440531
@svandivere American Green Crab Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180504743
@jorbogmont American Nursery Web Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179571951
@tiluchi American Nursery Web Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188769795
@mmmmbugs Arrowhead Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180349237
@swearle Arrowhead Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179733166
@t_torres Arrowhead Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179415772
@lauriedkr box elder pouch gall mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180001317
@benjamin189 Bronze Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184439836
@jmgconsult Buttonbush Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179440587
@aperper canopy jumping spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179463490
@sophiathanas Crab Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180789227
@stephanieoberle Ghost Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180211938
@jane41 Grass Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179380441
@stephanieoberle Magnolia Green Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180212050
@jeneld Marbled Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179509927
@jayfor Ribbon Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179751643
@carytting Six-spotted Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180123121
@natmcc110 Spined Micrathena https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179818572
@jmgconsult Spotted Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180022712
@cw1018 White-banded Crab Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179366934
@mmmmbugs White-banded Crab Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180355590
@jmgconsult Willow Bead Gall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179440532
@baloneyes Yellow Garden Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180162674
@jhautz Yellow Garden Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179875162
Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 14
Animalia 4
Arachnida 47
Aves 97
Fungi 24
Insecta 543
Mammalia 9
Mollusca 1
Plantae 408
Protozoa 6
Reptilia 38
(blank) 31
This week 290 observers made 1412 observations between Sunday, August 27, 2023 to Saturday, September 2, 2023. Among the top five observers, @epic2112 observed 108 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @dtread1 contributed 81; @jimbrighton contributed 77; @mmmmbugs contributed 69; and @casey_harless contributed 65. Rounding out the top 10, @annaz2h contributed 62; @chandan-heddale contributed 48; @rauvbbj contributed 44; @frodejacobsen contributed 40; and @maragay contributed 37 observations. 159 people contributed one observation, 42 people contributed two observations, and 21 people contributed 3 observations. Plants moved back into first place (601 observations), Insects moved back down into second place (491 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (114 observations). Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 1.
Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@jorbogmont American Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180789343
@psammead American Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181900408
@woodcut55 American Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181689562
@billy122 Bald-faced Hornet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180533051
@cbloomfi Bald-faced Hornet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181357434
@maragay Bald-faced Hornet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181635302
@rekursiv Bald-faced Hornet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180821039
@svandivere Bald-faced Hornet https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180944010
@woodcut55 Bees and Apoid Wasps https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180550132
@epic2112 blackberry seed gall wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181307258
@lizscaf Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180530891
@maragay Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181628452
@pumpkins33d Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181105284
@woodcut55 Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180549557
@annaims Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182681989
@grahamdcopp Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180602509
@hero_dias Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181281009
@jessicaa2 Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180976816
@jorbogmont Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180943107
@leafgrabenstetter Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/180828417
@mmmmbugs Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181653842
@mzarate Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183299513
@ryankraich Common Eastern Bumble Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182328912
Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 2
Amphibia 22
Animalia 10
Arachnida 41
Aves 114
Fungi 41
Insecta 491
Mammalia 12
Mollusca 7
Plantae 601
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 58
(blank) 11