In Memoriam: BJ Stacey

BJ Stacey posted his first observations to iNaturalist in October 2012 when it was a relatively new online database for posting photos of wild organisms. His death on February 24, 2022, leaves a void in the iNaturalist community. A self-avowed nature lover all his life, he had been a nature photographer for many years and became one of the most prolific observers on iNaturalist. In just nine years, he amassed over 105,000 total observations under his username “finatic.” He contributed over 15,000 plant observations to the San Diego County Plant Atlas Project on iNaturalist. In 2015, he posted an observation of a plant, later identified by Jon Rebman as Arctotheca prostrata, an invasive plant that was not known to be naturalized in San Diego County. At Jon’s request, BJ graciously provided a specimen (https://sdplantatlas.org/StarZoomPA/HiResSynopticSZ.aspx?H=257940) of the plant for the herbarium at the San Diego Natural History Museum providing critical documentation of its presence in the county. BJ was a major contributor to the San Diego City Nature Challenge and the Border Bioblitz each year, usually placing first in both number of observations and number of species observed. In 2018, BJ spoke to an auditorium full of naturalists at the San Diego Natural History Museum about using citizen science platforms such as iNaturalist. BJ made many other contributions and will be missed greatly by the local naturalist community.

הועלה ב-מרץ 15, 2022 08:49 אחה"צ על ידי milliebasden milliebasden

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A truly tragic lost. I am deeply saddened. RIP BJ.

פורסם על-ידי patsimpson2000 לפני יותר מ 2 שנים

I only had the chance to meet BJ very briefly, but my heart goes out to those who knew him well. Not just an outstanding naturalist, but one whose passion and dedication extends beyond most mortals...!

פורסם על-ידי silversea_starsong לפני יותר מ 2 שנים

Several times when I went to San Diego, I would meet up with BJ for a fantastic day of naturalizing. He knew all the haunts and was an absolute pleasure to be with. His knowledge, kindness, and generosity should be a model for all of us. Additionally, his comments and support to both new and experienced naturalists on this site was always appreciated. You are missed my friend!

פורסם על-ידי rjadams55 לפני יותר מ 2 שנים

Sorry to hear this! He posted a massive number of sightings which will continue to provide useful research analysis opportunities. Rest in Peace. :(

פורסם על-ידי ezeemonee לפני יותר מ 2 שנים

Thank you for sharing this, Millie. BJ was a giant in this space and inspired so many, and my own nature spirit, with his prolific observations and identifications. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing.

פורסם על-ידי nahrens לפני יותר מ 2 שנים

So sad to see this. Such a loss for our community.

פורסם על-ידי klyle161 לפני יותר מ 2 שנים

Sorry to hear of this. A loss to all. He observations were incredible, documenting natural history all over our region.

פורסם על-ידי dhosa לפני בערך 2 שנים

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