Biodiversity of the Anacostia River's Journal

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July 2, 2023

Weekly statistics between March 5, 2023 and March 11, 2023

This week 137 observers made 723 observations between Sunday, March 5, 2023 to Saturday, March 11, 2023. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 121 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @epic2112 contributed 59; @belyykit contributed 54; @stephen220 contributed 42; and @dtread1 contributed 39. Rounding out the top 10, @kentfothergill contributed 33; @rauvbbj contributed 30; @johnserrao contributed 21; @matgerke contributed 17; and @margaritanoir contributed 15 observations. 76 people contributed one observation, 15 people contributed two observations, and 13 people contributed 3 observations. Plants were in first place (256 observations), Birds were in second place (234 observations), and Insects took third place (66 observations). Mollusca and Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 1 each.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@matgerke Eastern Mosquitofish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150812838
@jmgconsult Mosquitofishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150366651
@margaritanoir Mosquitofishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150600039
@mmmmbugs Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150812367
@hermietopia Gray Treefrog Species Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150542039
@jmgconsult Spring Peeper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150971940
@johnserrao Wood Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151304592
@jmgconsult Centipedes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150884193
@epic2112 Common Shiny Woodlouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150360550
@mmmmbugs Common Striped Woodlouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150812447
@jacob_patton Earthworms https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150676514
@epic2112 Flat-backed Millipedes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150363881

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 3
Amphibia 4
Animalia 40
Arachnida 8
Aves 234
Fungi 52
Insecta 66
Mammalia 21
Mollusca 1
Plantae 256
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 37

Posted on July 2, 2023 10:46 PM by jmgconsult jmgconsult | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Weekly statistics between March 12, 2023 and March 18, 2023

This week 151 observers made 595 observations between Sunday, March 12, 2023 to Saturday, March 18, 2023. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 68 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @epic2112 contributed 51; @kentfothergill contributed 40; @stephen220 contributed 35; and @belyykit contributed 32. Rounding out the top 10, @dtread1 contributed 30; @wilpersm contributed 25; @rauvbbj contributed 24; @vwiest contributed 18; and @redcedars contributed 11 observations. 91 people contributed one observation, 18 people contributed two observations, and 10 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (258 observations), Birds stayed in second place (196 observations), and Insects stayed in third place (36 observations). Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@dtread1 Crappies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151288530
@mrsbiologyteacher American Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151507464
@rauvbbj American Toad https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151592025
@jhonn731 Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151391257
@novah21 Eastern Red-backed Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151236413
@selasphorus Northern Two-lined Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151360841
@twalter Arthropods https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151062023
@epic2112 Black-and-gold Flat Millipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154011121
@jmgconsult Brown Centipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151538087
@epic2112 beech erineum mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/150956287
@leafgrabenstetter Bronze Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151326949
@wightcrow Long-bodied Cellar Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151492635
@jessa_dc Mites and Ticks https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151490789

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 8
Animalia 8
Arachnida 6
Aves 196
Fungi 32
Insecta 36
Mammalia 19
Mollusca 2
Plantae 258
Reptilia 15
(blank) 14

Posted on July 2, 2023 11:11 PM by jmgconsult jmgconsult | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Weekly statistics between March 19, 2023 and March 25, 2023

This week 184 observers made 885 observations between Sunday, March 19, 2023 to Saturday, March 25, 2023. Among the top five observers, @ronwertz observed 150 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 70; @belyykit contributed 56; @dtread1 contributed 35; and @wilpersm contributed 36. Rounding out the top 11, @kentfothergill contributed 30; @jasmine_white contributed 24; @epic2112 contributed 19; @larryglatt contributed 18; and @jorbogmont and @veronicat each contributed 15 observations. 99 people contributed one observation, 28 people contributed two observations, and 8 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (449 observations), Birds stayed in second place (173 observations), and Insects stayed in third place (102 observations). Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) had the fewest observations, with 3.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@rauvbbj Dark-eyed Junco https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151731291
@belyykit Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152222890
@jmgconsult Downy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151646904
@rauvbbj Eastern Bluebird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151853925
@jmgconsult Eastern Phoebe https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151646905
@ronwertz Eastern Phoebe https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151798567
@stephen220 Eastern Phoebe https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151951001
@dtread1 Eastern Red-tailed Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151878347
@philipncohen Feral Pigeon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153620086
@philipncohen Fish Crow https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153620085
@kgills Great Blue Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151888134
@dtread1 Hairy Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151994717
@rauvbbj Hermit Thrush https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151853653
@jmgconsult Hooded Merganser https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151646916
@gwh Osprey https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152037025
@rauvbbj Osprey https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151730996
@jmgconsult Pied-billed Grebe https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151646907
@dcbreen Red-bellied Woodpecker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152091440
@dtread1 Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151654753

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 3
Amphibia 20
Animalia 10
Arachnida 6
Aves 173
Fungi 20
Insecta 102
Mammalia 20
Mollusca 5
Plantae 449
Reptilia 69
(blank) 7

Posted on July 2, 2023 11:38 PM by jmgconsult jmgconsult | 0 comments | Leave a comment

July 4, 2023

Weekly statistics between March 26, 2023 and April 1, 2023

This week 243 observers made 1243 observations between Sunday, March 26, 2023 to Saturday, April 1, 2023. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 97 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @ronwertz contributed 62; @kentfothergill contributed 61; @belyykit contributed 53; and @dtread1 contributed 51. Rounding out the top 10, @stephen220 contributed 49; @jenwri contributed 40; @matgerke contributed 39; @wilpersm contributed 38; and @epic2112 contributed 35 observations. 127 people contributed one observation, 30 people contributed two observations, and 18 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (627 observations) by a wide margin, Birds stayed in second place (296 observations), and Insects stayed in third place (125 observations). Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 2.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@kentfothergill Dove's-foot crane's-bill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152841655
@jillbarker Dutchman's breeches https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153050439
@wilpersm dwarf cinquefoil https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153110576
@jenwri dwarf ginseng https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152983229
@jmgconsult dwarf plantain https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153229356
@kentfothergill Early Forget-me-not https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152970057
@mickieb Eastern Skunk Cabbage https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152432663
@pfriedman Eastern Skunk Cabbage https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152520496
@vwiest Forbes' Glory-of-the-snow https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152938001
@annie533 garlic mustard https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152433075
@cammfl garlic penny-cress https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153088025
@ginag garlic penny-cress https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156032474
@matgerke henbit deadnettle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152674956
@nzuckman henbit deadnettle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152537221
@afhuberty Incised Fumewort https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152954755
@brettaugust Incised Fumewort https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152979316
@epic2112 Incised Fumewort https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152678755

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 13
Amphibia 26
Animalia 11
Arachnida 9
Aves 296
Chromista 3
Fungi 34
Insecta 125
Mammalia 28
Mollusca 3
Plantae 627
Protozoa 2
Reptilia 48
(blank) 18

Posted on July 4, 2023 12:13 AM by jmgconsult jmgconsult | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Weekly statistics between April 2, 2023 and April 8, 2023

This week 336 observers made 1640 observations between Sunday, April 2, 2023 to Saturday, April 8, 2023. Among the top five observers, @epic2112 observed 138 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @ronwertz contributed 137; @twmontgomery9 contributed 69; @matgerke contributed 58; and @larryglatt contributed 57. Rounding out the top 10, @mmmmbugs contributed 47; @jmgconsult contributed 43; @rauvbbj contributed 38; @dtread1 contributed 36; and @owlice contributed 31 observations. 154 people contributed one observation, 64 people contributed two observations, and 39 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (791 observations), Insects moved into second place (261 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (243 observations). Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@sophiathanas Common Five-lined Skink https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153832334
@duncancorcoran Common Garter Snake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/166590341
@dtread1 Common Snapping Turtle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153752472
@hermietopia Common Snapping Turtle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153709140
@hweikert Common Snapping Turtle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153233131
@jaxinewolfe Common Snapping Turtle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153199509
@ronwertz Common Snapping Turtle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153649531
@hughrand Deirochelyine Turtles https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153572589
@jackietreehorn Dekay's Brownsnake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153586515
@kentfothergill Dekay's Brownsnake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153714327
@official_toad Dekay's Brownsnake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153634546
@suzannelegault Dekay's Brownsnake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153358497
@dtread1 Eastern Painted Turtle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153641528
@erininmd Eastern Painted Turtle https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153393023
@sophiathanas Eastern Worm Snake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153596525
@rauvbbj North American Racer https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153970662
@owlice Northern Red-bellied Cooter https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153279647
@ronwertz Northern Red-bellied Cooter https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153712321
@hughrand Northern Watersnake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153573462
@ronwertz Northern Watersnake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153711480
@slider4 Northern Watersnake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154085769

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 1
Amphibia 106
Animalia 33
Arachnida 34
Aves 243
Fungi 49
Insecta 261
Mammalia 30
Mollusca 10
Plantae 791
Protozoa 4
Reptilia 55
(blank) 22

Posted on July 4, 2023 12:35 AM by jmgconsult jmgconsult | 1 comment | Leave a comment

Weekly statistics between April 9, 2023 and April 15, 2023

This week 361 observers made 1700 observations between Sunday, April 9, 2023 to Saturday, April 15, 2023. Among the top five observers, @frodejacobsen observed 106 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @belyykit contributed 92; @ronwertz contributed 86; @jmgconsult contributed 83; and @wilpersm contributed 68. Rounding out the top 10, @dtread1 contributed 59; @epic2112 contributed 53; @rekursiv and @stephen220 each contributed 36; and @dbee contributed 31 observations. 189 people contributed one observation, 59 people contributed two observations, and 27 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (861 observations), Insects stayed in second place (298 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (270 observations). Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 2.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@jmgconsult Bluegill https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154196789
@matgerke Brown Bullhead https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154553398
@bhanrah Catfishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154550335
@frodejacobsen Eastern Blacknose Dace https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154613256
@ronwertz Eastern Mosquitofish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154661018
@nievesnaturalist Goldfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160674951
@frodejacobsen Green Sunfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154613024
@jmgconsult Largemouth Bass https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154196790
@sdrov Mummichog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155406058
@christine143 Northern Hog Sucker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154131277
@frodejacobsen Northern Hog Sucker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154612859
@athananderson Eastern Floater https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160934879
@jorbogmont Eastern Floater https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154993868
@kentfothergill Eastern Floater https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154968350
@athananderson Eastern Lampmussel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/165170016
@athananderson Eastern Pondmussel https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160934791
@kentfothergill Gastropods https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155004004
@athananderson Northern Lance https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160933501
@jorbogmont Paper Pondshell https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154590535

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 20
Amphibia 24
Animalia 17
Arachnida 27
Aves 270
Fungi 31
Insecta 298
Mammalia 20
Mollusca 19
Plantae 861
Protozoa 2
Reptilia 82
(blank) 28

Posted on July 4, 2023 01:13 AM by jmgconsult jmgconsult | 0 comments | Leave a comment

July 14, 2023

Weekly statistics between April 16, 2023 and April 22, 2023

This week 349 observers made 1782 observations between Sunday, April 16, 2023 to Saturday, April 22, 2023. Among the top five observers, @frodejacobsen observed 169 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @jmgconsult contributed 83; @wilpersm contributed 82; @mmmmbugs contributed 70; and @dtread1 contributed 57. Rounding out the top 10, @vwiest contributed 53; @benjamin189 contributed 46; @larryglatt contributed 43; @aidanwgreen contributed 33 observations; and @rauvbbj contributed 32 observations. 175 people contributed one observation, 51 people contributed two observations, and 25 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (924 observations), Insects stayed in second place (389 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (230 observations). Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@aidanwgreen Northern Hog Sucker https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155801209
@dtread1 American Bullfrog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155380927
@pfriedman Frogs and Toads https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/158650162
@jlawrence6067 Gray Treefrog Species Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155961487
@aidanwgreen Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156063811
@jackgrass Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160360556
@kentfothergill Green Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155142447
@erininmd Northern Cricket Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156151361
@angelat1990 Northern Two-lined Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155148398
@angelat1990 Acuminate Crayfish https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155152529
@motoleo American Giant Millipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155473641
@mkbransford Arthropods https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155536030
@cdipiazza Black-and-gold Flat Millipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156071612
@frodejacobsen Brown Centipede https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156064639
@hughrand Cambarid Crayfishes https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155169941
@hermietopia Common Pill Woodlouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/163475919
@leafgrabenstetter Nosy Pill Woodlouse https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155628877
@kentfothergill Smooth Turtle Leech https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/155953172

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 6
Amphibia 10
Animalia 10
Arachnida 45
Aves 230
Fungi 32
Insecta 389
Mammalia 17
Mollusca 4
Plantae 924
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 70
(blank) 44

Posted on July 14, 2023 12:06 AM by jmgconsult jmgconsult | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Weekly statistics between April 23, 2023 and April 29, 2023

This week 366 observers made 2829 observations between Sunday, April 23, 2023 to Saturday, April 29, 2023. Among the top five observers, @carrieseltzer observed 141 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @epic2112 contributed 137; @jmgconsult and @mmmmbugs each contributed 106; and @wilpersm contributed 97. Rounding out the top 10, @kristin-marie contributed 95; @jenwri contributed 90; @treegrow contributed 76; @vincent12 contributed 73 observations; and @vegmaint contributed 66 observations. 167 people contributed one observation, 46 people contributed two observations, and 30 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (1573 observations), Insects stayed in second place (510 observations), and Birds stayed in third place (249 observations). Chromista and Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 1 each.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@jlederma Freshwater Eels https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156809186
@tessdee Striped Bass https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/158691363
@john3444 White Perch https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159208448
@epic2112 Northern Two-lined Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/157865102
@epic2112 Pickerel Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/157862123
@carrieseltzer Spotted Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159627700
@jorbogmont Spotted Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/157895633
@maryeford Spotted Salamander https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/158101583
@epic2112 Spring Peeper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/157953859
@wendy_from_zoom Wood Frog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156641112
@mmmmbugs Golden Jumping Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/158212326
@aidanwgreen Long-jawed Orbweavers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156926160
@carrieseltzer Long-jawed Orbweavers https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159627673
@epic2112 Orchard Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156295327
@maragay Orchard Orbweaver https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156446071
@treegrow Pirate Wolf Spiders and Allies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159789295
@dawnbiehler Six-spotted Fishing Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/157773361
@woodcut55 Tailed Cellar Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/158359249
@mmmmbugs Thin-legged Wolf Spiders https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/158394155
@treegrow Trombidiform Mites https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159564269
@epic2112 Tuberculated Crab Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/156982073
@lily528 White-striped Running Crab Spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159050786

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 12
Amphibia 52
Animalia 53
Arachnida 67
Aves 249
Chromista 1
Fungi 136
Insecta 510
Mammalia 42
Mollusca 21
Plantae 1573
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 58
(blank) 54

Posted on July 14, 2023 12:28 AM by jmgconsult jmgconsult | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Weekly statistics between April 30, 2023 and May 6, 2023

This week 353 observers made 3413 observations between Sunday, April 30, 2023 to Saturday, May 6, 2023. Among the top five observers, @ jmgconsult observed 393 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @greengirl contributed 126; @jenwri each contributed 125; @jgingold contributed 117; and @wilpersm contributed 113. Rounding out the top 10, @dfelici3 contributed 105; @ronwertz contributed 73; @landrum contributed 69; @itonti contributed 68 observations; and @mandieyw contributed 62 observations. 151 people contributed one observation, 49 people contributed two observations, and 29 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (2001 observations), Birds moved into second place (496 observations), and Insects moved down to third place (421 observations). Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) had the fewest observations, with 12.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@camerashychris Northern Shoveler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160173921
@stephen220 Northern Shoveler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160634246
@dcjoke Northern Waterthrush https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168301555
@camerashychris Orchard Oriole https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160171840
@drbking Osprey https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159515166
@jmgconsult Osprey https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159161937
@dcjoke Ovenbird https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168302687
@jmgconsult Palm Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159158921
@belyykit Solitary Sandpiper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160048163
@camerashychris Solitary Sandpiper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159634523
@dtread1 Solitary Sandpiper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159577895
@rauvbbj Spotted Sandpiper https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159938116
@mattandeliz Warbling Vireo https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/158868909
@mstrecker Yellow-crowned Night-Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160123206
@planetlorak Yellow-crowned Night-Heron https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159303407
@landrum Yellow-rumped Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/159961575
@mandieyw Yellow-rumped Warbler https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/158804172

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 12
Amphibia 44
Animalia 32
Arachnida 47
Aves 496
Fungi 163
Insecta 421
Mammalia 68
Mollusca 32
Plantae 2001
Reptilia 36
(blank) 61

Posted on July 14, 2023 12:52 AM by jmgconsult jmgconsult | 0 comments | Leave a comment

July 15, 2023

Weekly statistics between May 7, 2023 and May 14, 2023

This week 350 observers made 1597 observations between Sunday, May 7, 2023 to Saturday, May 14, 2023. Among the top five observers, @jmgconsult observed 128 examples of life in the Anacostia watershed; @matgerke contributed 100; @dtread1 contributed 53; @maragay contributed 49; and @kentfothergill contributed 42. Rounding out the top 10, @wyattherp contributed 40; @wilpersm contributed 39; @treegrow contributed 34; @vweist contributed 32 observations; and @rauvbbj contributed 28 observations. 167 people contributed one observation, 54 people contributed two observations, and 26 people contributed 3 observations. Plants stayed in first place (697 observations), Insects took second place (375 observations), and Birds moved down to third place (220 observations). Protozoa had the fewest observations, with 1.

Sharing a few observations from the previous week:
@wyattherp Mummichog https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/161292620
@katyswiere Northern Snakehead https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/161798355
@katyswiere Pumpkinseed https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/161797906
@jmgconsult Black Tupelo Gall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160623769
@wilpersm Black Tupelo Gall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160406186
@jmgconsult Elm Finger Gall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160423036
@kentfothergill Maple Bladdergall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/161003727
@dbarber Red Nail Gall Mite https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/161378044
@serenella Sidewalk Mites https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/161240336
@morcle Dekay's Brownsnake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/161131600
@mwtornabene Dekay's Brownsnake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160789259
@msur Eastern Garter Snake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160631107
@vwiest Eastern Ratsnake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160957175
@dossification Eastern Worm Snake https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/161295653
@birgitsharp Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/162171411
@deasterlyzebley Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160367619
@kbitt Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/161254443
@rborchelt Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/160416465
@vwiest Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/161473605

Observations this week, by Taxon:
Actinopterygii 13
Amphibia 29
Animalia 8
Arachnida 46
Aves 220
Fungi 63
Insecta 375
Mammalia 34
Mollusca 4
Plantae 697
Protozoa 1
Reptilia 76
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