Projektin Biodiversity of the Anacostia River Päiväkirja

Sorry for being so late and still working on advertising... Next week will be our 7th Anacostia River Bioblitz https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/7th-anacostia-river-bioblitz

Due to a variety of reasons the bioblitz will be more "low key" this year with only one public event on Saturday, September 16th 10 AM to 1 PM at Kenilworth Park, the southern section (NOT the aquatic gardens) on Deane Ave: https://www.anacostiaws.org/location/5-kenilworth-park.html

We will meet in the southern part of Kenilworth Park on Deane Ave (NOT the aquatic gardens): https://www.anacostiaws.org/location/5-kenilworth-park.html and then we will hike north to see meadows, riparian forests, tidal marshland and the Anacostia River! Bring biodiversity field guides and waterproof shoes or rubber boots especially if you would like a closer look at the aquatic ecosystems. It will be a walk of approximately 1 mile roundtrip which may include muddy sections.

Fell free to ask me questions at jmontero at anacostiaws dot org

-Jorge

This week 263 observers made 1320 observations between Sunday, June 18, 2023 to Saturday, June 24, 2023. Among the top five observers, @natev observed 193 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 118; @epic2112 contributed 64; @belyykit contributed 57; and @dtread1 contributed 27. Rounding out the top 10, @rock_bell contributed 27; @francismullan and @wilpersm each contributed 25; @laurieschu contributed 23; and @vwiest contributed 21 observations. 130 people contributed one observation, 44 people contributed two observations, and 15 people contributed 3 observations. Plants moved into first place (507 observations), Insects dropped to second place (402 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (110 observations). Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 3.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@jmgconsult American Green Crab Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168577359
@jmgconsult Angulate and Roundshouldered Orbweavers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169421939
@saltbottle Ant-mimic Sac Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171817208
@jmgconsult Black Dwarf Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168583096
@quiteaquail Black Dwarf Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168701832
@francismullan Black Tupelo Gall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168384540
@matthewchovanec Bold Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169276567
@retirednaturalist Bold Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168231065
@maragay Cobweb Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169078892
@natev Cobweb Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170926748
@matthewchovanec Common Eastern Ray Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169276750
@marsrevolt Cucumber Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168068598
@laurieschu Eastern Harvestman https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169184994
@caterpillarscount Golden Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169258580
@crcollins Golden Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168080628
@rauvbbj Golden Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169258829
@rauvbbj Harvestmen https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168578465
@catstratway Maple Bladdergall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168108140
@vincent12 Maple Bladdergall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169178313
@epic2112 Orchard Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168367208
@gmuldoon Orchard Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168301629
@katya26 Orchard Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168276382
@khgarden Orchard Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171090797
@matthewchovanec Orchard Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169224120
@washingtonajen Orchard Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168566123
@jmgconsult Orchard Spiders and Allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168415953
@natev Orchard Spiders and Allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168357648
@pmk00001 Paradise Jumping Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171025334
@pmk00001 Putnam's Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168799031
@rojorgensen Putnam's Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168470997
@osteinert Red-legged Purseweb Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169261733
@jmgconsult Six-spotted Fishing Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169422038
@tkavtkav Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168445121

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 7
Amphibia 23
Animalia 21
Arachnida 38
Aves 110
Fungi 36
Insecta 402
Mammalia 25
Mollusca 6
Plantae 507
Protozoa 3
Reptilia 45
(blank) 97

This week 240 observers made 1080 observations between Sunday, June 25, 2023 to Saturday, July 1, 2023. Among the top five observers, @epic2112 observed 158 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 71; @bilcha contributed 49; @dtread1 contributed 35; and @kentfothergill contributed 34. Rounding out the top 10, @rauvbbj contributed 30; @caterpillarscount contributed 27; @caoraesque contributed 26; @rekursiv contributed 22; and @maragay contributed 20 observations. 127 people contributed one observation, 39 people contributed two observations, and 17 people contributed 3 observations. Insects moved back into first place (493 observations), Plants dropped to second place (243 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (119 observations). Mollusca had the fewest observations, with 4.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@vikas2 Blue Catfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170542419
@camerashychris Brown Bullhead https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169791460
@camerashychris Eastern Mosquitofish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169791610
@zugz Eastern Shiners https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169418300
@hughrand Mosquitofishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169455034
@jayphil Perch-like Fishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169789571
@jayphil Ray-finned Fishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169788999
@jubileecat American Bullfrog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170049470
@caoraesque American Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170237141
@chicken_meow American Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170259220
@ronwertz American Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170394565
@ronwertz Cope's Gray Treefrog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170370259
@epic2112 Eastern American Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169679006
@caoraesque Fowler's Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170236966
@erininmd Fowler's Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181846886
@hummerorchid Fowler's Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169987000
@jmgconsult Fowler's Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170551483
@vwiest Fowler's Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170469358
@ronwertz Gray Treefrog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170394566
@amdurso Gray Treefrog Species Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169577849
@epic2112 Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170601309
@jmgconsult Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170551444
@eadrianschmitz Pickerel Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170509174
@ronwertz Pickerel Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170394564

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 7
Amphibia 19
Animalia 8
Arachnida 34
Aves 119
Fungi 66
Insecta 493
Mammalia 21
Mollusca 4
Plantae 243
Protozoa 11
Reptilia 44
(blank) 10

This week 283 observers made 1399 observations between Sunday, July 2, 2023 to Saturday, July 8, 2023. Among the top five observers, @epic2112 observed 138 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 118; @belyykit contributed 93; @dtread1 contributed 62; and @bilcha contributed 55. Rounding out the top 10, @maragay contributed 40; @vwiest contributed 35; @eaglescouter2003 contributed 32; @msola-simon contributed 28; and @rekursiv contributed 24 observations. 144 people contributed one observation, 47 people contributed two observations, and 25 people contributed 3 observations. Insects stayed first place (552 observations), Plants stayed in second place (372 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (166 observations). Chromista had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@whatitsowlabout Cedar Waxwing https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170852932
@woodcut55 Chimney Swift https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171655821
@eaglescouter2003 Common Yellowthroat https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171846538
@msola-simon Common Yellowthroat https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172317611
@rekursiv Double-crested Cormorant https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171421060
@jwf1983 Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171850410
@dtread1 Eastern Kingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170782386
@eaglescouter2003 Eastern Kingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171813912
@belyykit Eastern Towhee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171644721
@msola-simon Eastern Wood-Pewee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172318731
@epic2112 Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171673251
@mlpinegar Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171117451
@whatitsowlabout Great Crested Flycatcher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170852948
@eaglescouter2003 Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171790531
@kurtschwarz Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172877157
@msola-simon Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172317255
@rekursiv Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171242038
@ronwertz Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/170907661
@whatitsowlabout Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171309107
@whimsyelf Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171027980
@ronwertz Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171309655

Observations this week, by Taxon:

Actinopterygii 3
Amphibia 11
Animalia 14
Arachnida 46
Aves 166
Chromista 1
Fungi 111
Insecta 552
Mammalia 22
Mollusca 6
Plantae 372
Protozoa 12
Reptilia 58
(blank) 24

This week 271 observers made 1421 observations between Sunday, July 9, 2023 to Saturday, July 15, 2023. Among the top five observers, @epic2112 observed 191 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @mmmmbugs contributed 103; @belyykit contributed 84; @andyfrank contributed 36; and @dtread1 contributed 35. Rounding out the top 10, @rauvbbj and @rekursiv each contributed 33; @tony-futcher contributed 32; @bilcha contributed 30; and @sara_tangren contributed 26 observations. 144 people contributed one observation, 46 people contributed two observations, and 15 people contributed 3 observations. Insects stayed first place (572 observations), Plants stayed in second place (368 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (160 observations). Chromista had the fewest observations, with 5.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@epic2112 Acadian Flycatcher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173221198
@rekursiv Acadian Flycatcher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172594734
@belyykit American Goldfinch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172888593
@andyfrank Bald Eagle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173690118
@epic2112 Black-capped Chickadee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173221857
@andyfrank Blue Grosbeak https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173687797
@naturejohn252 Blue Jay https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173051593
@vwiest Blue-gray Gnatcatcher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172862968
@corinne-swdc Brown Thrasher https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172731276
@andyfrank Eastern Phoebe https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173684808
@rekursiv Eastern Phoebe https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172594232
@epic2112 Eastern Towhee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173093458
@rekursiv Eastern Wood-Pewee https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172526629
@kgills Green Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172056279
@landrum Green Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172853744
@luo_qing Green Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173121450
@mmmmbugs Green Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172711640
@sophiathanas Green Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172735892
@rekursiv Indigo Bunting https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172594985
@vwiest Indigo Bunting https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172862969
@rauvbbj Northern Rough-winged Swallow https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172382282
@dtread1 Pileated Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172921657
@andyfrank Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173690120
hughrand Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172197864
andyfrank Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173683829
rauvbbj Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172695086
rhumphriesdc Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171928852
will_h_wildlife Roseate Spoonbill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172324652
jimdella Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173059319
mattyfelp Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172788973
rauvbbj Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172563207
rekursiv Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172527994
helliehoo Spoonbills https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172690019
epic2112 Wood Thrush https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173220244
dtread1 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171991293

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 9
Amphibia 11
Animalia 13
Arachnida 46
Aves 160
Fungi 137
Insecta 572
Mammalia 30
Mollusca 5
Plantae 368
Protozoa 10
Reptilia 35
(blank) 25

This week 276 observers made 1233 observations between Sunday, July 16, 2023 to Saturday, July 22, 2023. Among the top five observers, @belyykit observed 215 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @bilcha contributed 66; @rekursiv contributed 41; @maragay contributed 39; and @jmgconsult contributed 31. Rounding out the top 11, @jimdella contributed 28; @dtread1 contributed 25; @kentfothergill contributed 24; and @caterpillarscount, @eaglescouter2003, and @rauvbbj each contributed 19 observations. 138 people contributed one observation, 51 people contributed two observations, and 16 people contributed 3 observations. Insects stayed first place (446 observations), Plants stayed in second place (387 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (169 observations). Mollusca had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@macedrumright Anadromous Shads https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174005475
@eshansen2 Bluegill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174314334
@macedrumright Bluegill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174005438
@hy-longcat Eastern Mosquitofish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174165331
@ecologic Fallfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173724645
@macedrumright Largemouth Bass https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174132746
@macedrumright Pumpkinseed https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174005243
@kentfothergill Quillback https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174182116
@ecologic Redbreast Sunfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173724602
@macedrumright Spottail Shiner https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174005531
@greg_myers13 White Perch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173670069
@khgarden American Green Crab Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179908266
@bilcha American Nursery Web Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173782909
@dfelici3 Arachnids https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174401942
@caterpillarscount Arrowhead Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173459390
@okayannie Black Walnut Petiole Gall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174182437
@khgarden Common House Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/179909404
@maragay Crab Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173461027
@jess826 Dark Fishing Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173706539
@marsrevolt Eastern Harvestman https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173675310
@etotin Grass Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173512646
@pmk00001 Grass Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174357614
@jwf1983 Heptagonal Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174338904
@epic2112 Lone Star Tick https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174203251
@beccadc72 Long-jawed Orbweavers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174177620
@tlcady01 Magnolia Green Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173434012
@epic2112 Red Nail Gall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173692825
@jayfor Running Crab Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173240603
@susan89 Six-spotted Fishing Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/173705972

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 16
Amphibia 10
Animalia 5
Arachnida 34
Aves 169
Fungi 50
Insecta 446
Mammalia 31
Mollusca 1
Plantae 387
Protozoa 5
Reptilia 37
(blank) 41

The 7th Anacostia Bioblitz is in progress!! https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/7th-anacostia-river-bioblitz

Enjoy the beautiful weather in your neighborhood greenspaces or even at home and make observations. I had A LOT of fun last night mothing in my backyard with just a black light bar against the vinyl siding. So much new species to explore even in a suburban block with relatively decent tree canopy but away from any forest patch.

Have a great weekend you all!!

Jorge
Anacostia Watershed Society

What a great weekend of community science and outdoor fun with the 7th #AnacostiaBioblitz! So far a record number of insect observations with 254 species of insects observed (so far). Take a look at it here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/7th-anacostia-river-bioblitzThe final results will be announced next week. Did you participate in the bioblitz? What was your favorite observation?

Huge thanks to the top 10 observers and identifiers!

@jmgconsult
@dbarber
@belyykit
@casey_harless
@anneanderson
@jenwri
@dtread1
@ptporcupine
@larryglatt
@rauvbbj
@mmmmbugs
@nana10
@billhubick
@katyswiere
@tlit46
@tsn
@xianzx
@tockgoestick
@whimsyelf
@ji63

-Jorge
Anacostia Watershed Society

Hi all!

The 7th Anacostia River Bioblitz has already a record number of observations (3064 observations!) since we started the #AnacostiaBioblitz in 2017. The same is true for the number of species = 934 species observed during the weekend! Also record numbers of species observed in the Arachnid department with 36 species observed, and 297 insect species observed! https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/7th-anacostia-river-bioblitz

Jorge

A few slots are still available for tonight's wildlife night tour at Langston Golf Course. We will look in the water, the wetlands and the adjacent riparian forests (including a mothing station!!) to explore the river's biodiversity at night https://www.anacostiaws.org/event/559-wildlife-night-tour-in-the-anacostia-river.html

Jorge