יומן של Biodiversity of the Anacostia River

This week 39 observers made 171 observations between Sunday, January 23, 2022 to Saturday, January 29, 2022. Among the top five observers, @stephen220 observed 39 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @belyykit and @ronwertz each contributed 28; @blitzen1986 contributed 14; and @vwiest contributed 7. Rounding out the top 11 observers, @dtread1 and @ericli8300 each contributed 5; @jimdella contributed 4; and @hughrand, @droidwrestler, and @mstrecker each contributed 3. 24 people contributed one observation, 4 people contributed two observations, and 3 people contributed 3 observations. Birds stayed in first place (129 observations); Plants were in second place (20 observations), and Mammals were in third place (12 observations). Arachnida had one observation.

Celebrating mammal observations this week! And the lone spider observation.
@swindsor Entelegyne Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105751361
@katya26 Common Raccoon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105767255
@ronwertz Deer Mouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105697917
@belyykit Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105769524
@belyykit Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105769527
@belyykit Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105769545
@blitzen1986 Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105469569
@epic2112 Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105493033
@ronwertz Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105812002
@ronwertz Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105812013
@tdhudgins Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105755973
@ronwertz Virginia Opossum https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105699537
@jimdella White-tailed Deer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105447022

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Arachnida 1
Aves 129
Fungi 6
Insecta 2
Mammalia 12
Plantae 20

This week 47 observers made 230 observations between Sunday, January 30, 2022 to Saturday, February 5, 2022. Among the top five observers, @belyykit observed 45 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @stephen220 contributed 32; @blitzen1986 and @gwh each contributed 18; and @ronwertz contributed 17. Rounding out the top 10 observers, @mattandeliz contributed 8; @laurelimlay, @naturepix999, and @vwiest each contributed 7; and @dtread1 contributed 6. 21 people contributed one observation, 7 people contributed two observations, and 5 people contributed three observations. Birds stayed in first place (150 observations); Plants were in second place (31 observations), and Fungi were in third place (20 observations). Animalia, Arachnida, and Reptilia each had one observation.

Celebrating bird observations this week!
@jmgconsult Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106136133
@jgingold American Coot https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106037323
@mstrecker American Coot https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105995277
@belyykit American Goldfinch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106169084
@stephen220 American Pipit https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105859737
@stephen220 Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105958598
@ronwertz Belted Kingfisher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105975448
@dtread1 Black Vulture https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106055394
@belyykit Black-capped Chickadee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106169087
@belyykit Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106169083
@blitzen1986 Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106351072
@hughrand Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105973851
@ronwertz Dryobates Woodpeckers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105975444
@gwh Eastern Phoebe https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106205876
@stephen220 Eastern Phoebe https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106013804
@bhanrah Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106489823
@blitzen1986 Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106351057
@dtread1 Peregrine Falcon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105999403
@stephen220 Pileated Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106098264
@belyykit Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106169071
@ronwertz Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106507628
@vwiest Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106120721
@dtread1 Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106211839
@gwh Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106205878
@jgingold Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106037263
@jmgconsult Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105929499
@matgerke Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105915824
@rauvbbj Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105855344
@stephen220 Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105859733
@vwiest Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106067207
@dtread1 Red-tailed Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106055641

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Animalia 1
Arachnida 1
Aves 150
Fungi 20
Insecta 6
Mammalia 17
Mollusca 3
Plantae 31
Reptilia 1

This week 56 observers made 270 observations between Sunday, February 6, 2022 to Saturday, February 12, 2022. Among the top five observers, @belyykit observed 45 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @stephen220 contributed 32; @blitzen1986 and @gwh each contributed 18; and @ronwertz contributed 17. Rounding out the top 10 observers, @mattandeliz contributed 8; @laurelimlay, @naturepix999, and @vwiest each contributed 7; and @dtread1 contributed 6. 31 people contributed one observation, 7 people contributed two observations, and 6 people contributed 3 observations. Birds stayed in first place (159 observations); Plants were in second place (41 observations), and Reptilia were in third place (30 observations). Animalia, Arachnida, and Mollusca each had one observation.

Celebrating mammal observations this week!
@marsrevolt American Beaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106532500
@ecroco0609 Common Raccoon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106506787
@jenwri Common Raccoon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106640827
@jorbogmont Common Raccoon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106415113
@mjmwx Common Raccoon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106411314
@jmgconsult Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106378696
@jmgconsult Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106378724
@jimdella Red Fox https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106617061
@stephen220 Red Fox https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106651121
@jimdella White-tailed Deer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106264919
@ronwertz White-tailed Deer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106447422

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Animalia 1
Arachnida 2
Aves 159
Fungi 18
Insecta 7
Mammalia 11
Mollusca 1
Plantae 41
Reptilia 30

This week 57 observers made 304 observations between Sunday, February 13, 2022 to Saturday, February 19, 2022. Among the top five observers, @ronwertz observed 90 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @stephen220 contributed 46; @belyykit contributed 22; @dtread1 contributed 22; and @shinnickj contributed 16. Rounding out the top 10 observers, @dmerkel contributed 6; @droidwrestler and @rauvbbj each contributed 5; and @brownajsb and @kristin-marie each contributed 4. 36 people contributed one observation, 5 people contributed two observations, and 5 people contributed three observations. Birds stayed in first place (225 observations); Plants were in second place (40 observations), and Mammals were in third place (13 observations). Mollusca had one observation.

Sharing a few observations from the week.
@cbloomfi Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106694567
@marsrevolt Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106955706
@afornari House Centipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106745854
@kitgage Asian Clam https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106935335
@dtread1 Eastern Painted Turtle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106957627
@dtread1 Red-eared Slider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106957552
@ronwertz Red-eared Slider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/106774415

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 2
Animalia 2
Aves 225
Fungi 5
Insecta 8
Mammalia 13
Mollusca 1
Plantae 40
Reptilia 6

This week 77 observers made 377 observations between Sunday, February 20, 2022 to Saturday, February 26, 2022. Among the top five observers, @wilpersm observed 53 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @belyykit contributed 50; @dtread1 contributed 48; @ronwertz contributed 36; and @dbarber contributed 28. Rounding out the top 10 observers, @mmmmbugs and @riset each contributed 12; @bugzilla contributed 10; and @jmgconsult and @rashenden each contributed 9. 43 people contributed one observation, 15 people contributed two observations, and 2 people contributed three observations. Birds stayed in first place (129 observations); Plants were in second place (97 observations), and Reptilia were in third place (49 observations). Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) had one observation. Very nice to see the Chromista (Ciliates, Diatoms) taxon represented, very uncommon observations.

Sharing selected observations from the week.
@bugzilla Rainbow Trout https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107161751
@eckane Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107277239
@jorbogmont Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107330130
@jtmerryman Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107346914
@lorib2 Spring Peeper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107442176
@maabali Ciliates https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107454827
@layannbashir Diatoms https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107443881
@wilpersm Asian Beauty https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107446902
@wilpersm Birch Woodwart https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107445036
@wilpersm Black Sheet Lichen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107345975
@wilpersm ceramic parchment https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107445519
@wilpersm common lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107346423
@wilpersm common tarcrust fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107342433
@wilpersm Coral-pink Merulius https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107444855

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 7
Animalia 5
Arachnida 4
Aves 129
Chromista 2
Fungi 39
Insecta 24
Mammalia 13
Mollusca 3
Plantae 97
Reptilia 49

This week 88 observers made 535 observations between Sunday, February 27, 2022 to Saturday, March 5, 2022. Among the top five observers, @dtread1 observed 81 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @stephen220 contributed 65; @belyykit contributed 45; @ronwertz contributed 41; and @wilpersm contributed 28. Rounding out the top 12, @dbarber contributed 20; @bosinski, @kayohareeye, and @swindsor each contributed 14; and @katyswiere, @kemit, and @laurelimlay each contributed 13. 43 people contributed one observation, 11 people contributed two observations, and 7 people contributed 3 observations. Birds were in first place with 198 observations, Plants were in second place with 175 observations, and Reptilia were third with 53. Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) had the fewest observations, with just one.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@madisonwarfield Blackberry Knot Gall Wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107828714
@swindsor Blow Flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108048296
@swindsor Clover Weevil https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108048224
@cbloomfi Eastern Boxelder Bug https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107969696
@cpopson Eurasian Red-and-black Melyrid https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107632648
@cbloomfi European Blowfly https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107580183
@wildlymistaken Glossy Black Idia Moth https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108190864
@wilpersm Insects https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107721758
@mynasaurus Kudzu Bug https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107603248
@dbarber Leaf Blotch Miner Moths https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107947312
@swindsor Mustard Sallow https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108049096
@swindsor Non-biting Midges https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108049244
@dbarber Oak Leaf Gall Midge https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107947263
@dbarber Poplar Leaf-stem Gall Aphids https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107927626
@swindsor Red-shouldered Bug https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108048213
@wilpersm Round Bullet Gall Wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107721956
@swindsor Seven-spotted Lady Beetle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108049257
@cbloomfi Spring and Summer Fishflies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107978370

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 4
Animalia 6
Arachnida 5
Aves 198
Fungi 19
Insecta 37
Mammalia 15
Plantae 175
Reptilia 53
(blank) 22

This week 141 observers made 557 observations between Sunday, March 5, 2022 to Saturday, March 12, 2022. Among the top five observers, @stephen220 observed 52 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @ronwertz contributed 47; @dtread1 contributed 42; @danielgonzalez2 contributed 31; and @epic2112 contributed 26. Rounding out the top 10, @jmgconsult contributed 24; @lalabeard_70 contributed 22; @kemit contributed 21; @wilpersm contributed 16; and @snowmie700 contributed 13. 84 people contributed one observation, 24 people contributed two observations, and 7 people contributed 3 observations. Plants moved into first place with 203 observations, Birds were in second place with 154 observations, and Insects were third with 53. Chromista and Mollusca each had the fewest observations, with just one.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@epic2112 Blue Dolphin Cichlid https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108558081
@epic2112 Electric Yellow Cichlid https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108707123
@kingpunkinx Salamanders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108664613
@epic2112 Spring Peeper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108694780
@ronwertz Wood Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108740963
@ronwertz Wood Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108740982
@wendy_from_zoom Bold Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108674608
@snowmie700 Boreal Combfoot https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/109018546
@stellatea Boreal Combfoot https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/109019191
@tzvety_dosseva Eastern Parson Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108793557
@snowmie700 Starbellied Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/109018552
@stellatea Starbellied Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/109018867

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 3
Amphibia 22
Animalia 3
Arachnida 26
Aves 154
Chromista 1
Fungi 12
Insecta 53
Mammalia 8
Mollusca 1
Plantae 203
Reptilia 36
(blank) 35

This week 84 observers made 423 observations between Sunday, March 13, 2022 to Saturday, March 19, 2022. Among the top five observers, @stephen220 observed 65 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @dtread1 contributed 49; @ronwertz contributed 47; @wilpersm contributed 41; and @epic2112 contributed 25. Rounding out the top 10, @jmgconsult and @swindsor each contributed 19; @danielgonzalez2 contributed 11; @park1604 contributed 9; and @howardubiology contributed 8. 51 people contributed one observation, 6 people contributed two observations, and 7 people contributed 3 observations. Birds moved back into first place with 125 observations; Plants moved back into second place with 118 observations, and Insects stayed in third with 48. Animalia had the fewest observations, with two.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@ronwertz Bluegill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108102462
@ronwertz Common Sunfishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108102464
@ronwertz Eastern Mudminnow https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108101324
@stephen220 Green Sunfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108791667
@ronwertz American Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108101321
@ronwertz American Water Frogs https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108101323
@cbloomfi Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108145351
@jdanderson1940 Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108807569
@ronwertz Pickerel Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108101320
@laurelimlay Spring Peeper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108248066
@bruzzone Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108027942
@stephen220 Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108449730
@epic2112 Barred Owl https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108479398
@howardubiology Bent-spined Acorn Ant https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108371906
@howardubiology Big-headed Ants https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108374704
@swindsor Blow Flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108965192
@davidkolb3915 Bristle Flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108371914
@erin284 Caddisflies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108363876
@swindsor Calyptrate Flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108964984
@swindsor Clover Weevil https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108964935
@wilpersm Dark Paper Wasp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108058491
@jackthropod Eastern Carpenter Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108094202
@swindsor Eastern Carpenter Bee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108049621
@celastrina Eastern Comma https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108141857
@jmgconsult Eastern Yellowjacket https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108034011
@landrum Gray Lawn Leafhopper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108391468
@mjsarver Hackberry Petiole Gall Psyllid https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108385519
@celastrina Holarctic Azures https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/108399290

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 5
Amphibia 10
Animalia 2
Arachnida 9
Aves 125
Fungi 26
Insecta 48
Mammalia 13
Mollusca 4
Plantae 118
Reptilia 40
(blank) 22