Project Update - January 2022
It is always tough to see wildlife within January, as the cold temperatures keep animals hidden away, and us too! We did host a BioBlitz at Erie MetroParks, but not much was seen, aside from a few birds, and some mammal tracks in the dissipating snow.
Either way, we did still have a handful of new observations added to the project. The project increased from 3393 to 3462 observations (+69), 1146 to 1163 species (+17), and 123 to 124 observers (+1). Our next BioBlitz is scheduled for February 26th at Osborn MetroPark. Come join us!
Our number of Research Grade observations increased from 2071 to 2140 (+69). This equates to a Research Grade percentage of 61.81% (up from 61.04%).
In total, there were 69 observations added to the project within January 2022. The observations include 39 birds, 11 mammals, 8 plants, 7 fungi, 3 insects, and 1 arachnid.
Of these, there were 45 species recorded. Red-bellied Woodpecker and Black-capped Chickadee were both observed on three occasions, with several species observed on two occasions, including Bald Eagle, Northern Cardinal, White-throated Sparrow, American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Downy Woodpeckers.
The 69 observations came from just 4 observers: @briarrose777 (51), @martyndrabik (12), @mikehensley75 (5), and @ncow (1).
The top observations of the month include:
Common Redpoll (Acanthus flammea) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105434335
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/105808951
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104459342
Spotted Pink Ladybeetle (Coleomegilla maculata) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104355499
Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104351933
Thanks to all for contributing to the project. We will post another update next month. Please also look out for our upcoming programs via https://eriemetroparks.org/programs/
~ Martyn
