יומן של Biodiversity of the Anacostia River

This week 284 observers made 1219 observations between Sunday, July 23, 2023 to Saturday, July 29, 2023. Among the top five observers, @belyykit observed 164 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @bilcha contributed 64; @anna120 contributed 50; @dtread1 contributed 45; and @nataliemhowe contributed 34. Rounding out the top 10, @jessicaeblack contributed 27; @wilpersm and @wolf_catcher123 each contributed 23; and @caterpillarscount and @maragay each contributed 20 observations. 155 people contributed one observation, 40 people contributed two observations, and 21 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (455 observations), Insects stayed in second place (454 observations), and Fungi displaced Birds to move into third place (102 observations). Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) and Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 2 each.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@alisonwalters Magnificent Bryozoan https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175557714
@terrymct Magnificent Bryozoan https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175547403
@treyncdc Magnificent Bryozoan https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/194476616
@utterlybrights onion-stalk parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174560594
@vwiest Orange Pinwheel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175066069
@tucker_freeway Parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175547435
@nataliemhowe Pixie Cup Lichens https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175650562
@erick488 Plateful of Pyramids Lepidella https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174780855
@aperper Ruby Bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175118826
@kentfothergill Ruby Bolete https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175390104
@aperper ruby dapperling https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175304556
@dsweissman Shaggy Parasol https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175108134
@tstack07 Short-stemmed Russula https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175788645
@jenderenvy Small Chanterelle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175303366
@vwiest white jelly fungus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175063684
@jtdavis05 White-pored Chicken of the Woods https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175394155
@mayaelisse White-pored Chicken of the Woods https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174753541
@aperper witch's butter https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175304635
@jenderenvy Yellow Patches https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175302766

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 2
Amphibia 17
Animalia 5
Arachnida 37
Aves 92
Fungi 102
Insecta 454
Mammalia 13
Mollusca 5
Plantae 455
Protozoa 2
Reptilia 35

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

This week 223 observers made 876 observations between Sunday, September 3, 2023 to Saturday, September 9, 2023. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 92 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @brendanrattin contributed 862; @tony-futcher contributed 53; @dtread1 contributed 48; and @vwiest contributed 43. Rounding out the top 10, @rauvbbj contributed 41; @benjamin189 contributed 20; @kentfothergill contributed 15; @hommedeterre contributed 14; and @woodcut55 contributed 13 observations. 115 people contributed one observation, 40 people contributed two observations, and 18 people contributed 3 observations. Insects moved back into first place (393 observations), Plants moved back down into second place (240 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (98 observations). Mollusca had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@brendanrattin Pileated Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182904130
@brendanrattin Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182873790
@dtread1 Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182417389
@brendanrattin Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182873783
@rauvbbj Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182060335
@vegmaint Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182308618
@vwiest Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182053462
@hommedeterre Red-tailed Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182390649
@brendanrattin Ring-billed Gull https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182955940
@rekursiv Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181773826
@rauvbbj Scarlet Tanager https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182529789
@brendanrattin Song Sparrow https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182873784
@hommedeterre Spotted Sandpiper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182390349
@hughrand White Ibis https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182124595
@vikas2 White Ibis https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182678503
@aschuman Wild Turkey https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181900733
@barredrocks Wood Duck https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181772961

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 3
Amphibia 21
Animalia 2
Arachnida 38
Aves 98
Fungi 19
Insecta 393
Mammalia 17
Mollusca 1
Plantae 240
Reptilia 35
(blank) 8

September 2023 Fall BioBlitz took place this week! 567 observers made 3640 observations between Sunday, September 10, 2023 to Saturday, September 16, 2023. Among the top six observers, @jmgconsult observed 1188 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jorbogmont contributed 193; @belyykit contributed 75; @stella20009 contributed 68; and @maragay and @mmmmbugs each contributed 58. Rounding out the top 10, @dtread1 contributed 56; @rekursiv contributed 52; @casey_harless contributed 46; and @giragoji2000 contributed 34 observations. 241 people contributed one observation, 119 people contributed two observations, and 57 people contributed 3 observations. Plants switched with Insects and moved back into first place (1380 observations), Insects moved back down into second place (1251 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (270 observations). Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 3.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@sercfisheries Alewife https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183758832
@sercfisheries American Gizzard Shad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183753947
@sercfisheries American Shad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183758132
@sercfisheries Blue Catfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183756741
@dtread1 Bluegill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183153514
@sercfisheries Bluegill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183758398
@jmgconsult Common Sunfishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183550782
@ronwertz Eastern Blacknose Dace https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184069296
@belyykit Eastern Mosquitofish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185550992
@dtread1 Eastern Mosquitofish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183635244
@jmgconsult Eastern Mosquitofish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183451123
@sercfisheries Goldfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183755917
@ronwertz Green Sunfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184069295
@sercfisheries Inland Silverside https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183757477
@sercfisheries Largemouth Bass https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183754796
@sercfisheries Longnose Gar https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183757772
@sercfisheries Mirror Carp https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183756511
@jorbogmont Northern Snakehead https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183385906
@sercfisheries Pumpkinseed https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183754377
@sercfisheries White Perch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183754581

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 28
Amphibia 23
Animalia 24
Arachnida 101
Aves 270
Fungi 165
Insecta 1251
Mammalia 75
Mollusca 10
Plantae 1380
Protozoa 3
Reptilia 68
(blank) 241

288 observers made 1684 observations between Sunday, September 17, 2023 to Saturday, September 23, 2023. Among the top five observers, @dbarber observed 285 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 140; @belyykit contributed 105; @anneanderson contributed 50; and @casey_harless contributed 43. Rounding out the top 10, @jenwri contributed 37; @maragay contributed 33; @jorbogmont contributed 32; and @carrieseltzer and @dtread1 each contributed 31 observations. 134 people contributed one observation, 47 people contributed two observations, and 26 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (718 observations), Insects stayed in second place (517 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (151 observations). Chromista and Mollusca had the fewest observations, with 1 each.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@birdboyer Gray Treefrog Species Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184207681
@constancer Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183887963
@amdurso Northern Cricket Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183660013
@will_h_wildlife Northern Two-lined Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184460873
@amdurso Pickerel Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183662834
@athall Groundhog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184426509
@carrieseltzer House Mouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183894440
@jada_barnes1 House Mouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183738041
@jorbogmont House Mouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184275321
@carrieseltzer Northern Short-tailed Shrew https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184315200
@talianas Red Fox https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183795621
@tylerxj Red Fox https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184594552
@belyykit White-tailed Deer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184510724
@audgeazzam pickerelweed https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184163617
@casey_harless pickerelweed https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183754519
@gmb20 pickerelweed https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/190967352
@justallama pickerelweed https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183714099

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Amphibia 18
Animalia 8
Arachnida 52
Aves 151
Chromista 1
Fungi 122
Insecta 517
Mammalia 50
Mollusca 1
Plantae 718
Reptilia 36
(blank) 9

321 observers made 1325 observations between Sunday, September 24, 2023 to Saturday, September 30, 2023. Among the top six observers, @dtread1 observed 75 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @rauvbbj contributed 50; @mmmmbugs contributed 48; @katyswiere contributed 32; and @b-rivas and @christinadalbora each contributed 28. Rounding out the top 12, @greengirrl and @vwiest each contributed 25; @frodejacobsen contributed 23; @jamesolmsted contributed 22; and @jorbogmont and @lilynxtp each contributed 20 observations. 136 people contributed one observation, 56 people contributed two observations, and 39 people contributed 3 observations. Insects moved up to first place (456 observations), Plants went back to second place (432 observations), and Fungi emerged into third place (134 observations). Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@rauvbbj Black-and-white Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185431531
@vwiest Black-throated Blue Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185598750
@duncancorcoran Chestnut-sided Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185161071
@rauvbbj Laughing Gull https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185156835
@hermietopia Magnolia Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185154794
@rauvbbj Magnolia Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184894140
@vwiest Peregrine Falcon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185021631
@rekursiv Pileated Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185627186
@dtread1 Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184796438
@gwh Red-eyed Vireo https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/186565948
@matthewrine Rose-breasted Grosbeak https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184776023
@peliken Rose-breasted Grosbeak https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185453451
@rauvbbj Rose-breasted Grosbeak https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185295627
@gwh Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/186565945
@tincheatham Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185010023
@brewster_mccloud Scarlet Tanager https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184799100
@frodejacobsen Sharp-shinned Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188309507
@dtread1 Solitary Sandpiper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185691568
@rachelmcgill Spotted Sandpiper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185579221
@rauvbbj Swainson's Thrush https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185609148
@frodejacobsen Western Palm Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188309490

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 11
Animalia 12
Arachnida 55
Aves 121
Fungi 134
Insecta 456
Mammalia 33
Mollusca 8
Plantae 432
Protozoa 6
Reptilia 38
(blank) 18