🌿🐦 Grande BioBlitz do Hemisfério Sul 2025 em Tefé e Região – AM 🐍🌸

De 24 a 27 de outubro de 2025, Tefé e região participarão da Grande BioBlitz do Hemisfério Sul (Great Southern BioBlitz – GSB), um evento internacional que convida tod@s a observar, registrar e compartilhar a biodiversidade local no iNaturalist.

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/grande-bioblitz-do-hemisferio-sul-2025-tefe-e-regiao-am-brasil

📸 Como participar?Basta fotografar animais, plantas ou fungos silvestres (exceto humanos e animais domésticos) e enviar suas observações pelo aplicativo iNaturalist. Cada registro contribui com a ciência cidadã, ajudando pesquisador@s a entender melhor a nossa biodiversidade. Você não precisa ser cientista para participar – qualquer pessoa pode contribuir!

🔎 Espécies mais registradas em 2024 em Tefé e Região:

• Iraúna-de-bico-branco (Cacicus cela) – 8 observações

• Anolis tandai – 7 observações

• Grilos de caverna e aliados (Família Phalangopsidae) – 6 observações

• Corruíra-do-campo (Troglodytes musculus) – 5 observações

• Araçari-castanho (Pteroglossus castanotis) – 5 observações

• Cardeal-do-norte (Paroaria gularis) – 4 observações

• Cobra-cega-reticulada (Amerotyphlops reticulatus) – 4 observações

• Tangará-papaya (Thraupis palmarum) – 3 observações…e muito mais!

🌍 Saiba mais sobre o evento e projetos participantes:🔗 https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/great-southern-bioblitz-2025-umbrella🔗 https://www.greatsouthernbioblitz.org/

⚠️ Dicas de segurança para participantes:

• Respeite as recomendações de segurança da OMS.

• Se for a parques ou trilhas, vá acompanhado(a) e avise familiares/amigos.

• Use roupas leves, calçado fechado, chapéu e protetor solar.

• Não toque em animais (como cobras e aranhas).

• Caminhe em locais conhecidos e seguros.

✨ Participe e ajude a colocar Tefé e a Amazônia no mapa da ciência cidadã global!

#GSB2025 #GrandeBioBlitz #CiênciaCidadã #Tefé #Amazonas

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/grande-bioblitz-do-hemisferio-sul-2025-tefe-e-regiao-am-brasil

Great Southern Bioblitz 2025: Khomas Region

In 2025 we have the Khomas, of Namibia joining the GSB being organised by Silke Rügheimer @silkerugheimer from the Botanical Society. Khomas is one of Namibia’s fourteen regions, named after the Khomas Highland, a hilly plateau that defines the landscape. The region is centred on Windhoek, the capital city, and benefits from superior transportation infrastructure. Located in the central highlands, Khomas is bordered by Erongo to the west and northwest, Otjozondjupa to the north, Omaheke to the east, and Hardap to the south. It is known for its valleys, and holds the largest share of Namibia’s population (16.2%) despite covering only 4.5% of the country’s land area. Khomas is also one of just three regions in Namibia without a coastline or foreign border.

As of now, the Khomas region has recorded 23,345 observations, covering 2,434 species, contributed by 1,041 observers and supported by 1,724 identifiers on iNaturalist. The most observed species include the Namib Rock Agama (Agama planiceps) with 208 observations, the White-browed Sparrow-Weaver (Plocepasser mahali) with 203 observations, and the Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus) with 184 observations. Other commonly recorded species are the White-backed Mousebird (Colius colius), Rosy-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis), Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), African Red-eyed Bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans), Camel Thorn (Vachellia erioloba), Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), and Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus). I wonder what species we will find in The GSB?

¡Faltan solo 130 días para la Gran Biobúsqueda del Sur 2025!

# (English below/Português abaixo)

Del 24 al 27 de octubre, amantes de la naturaleza en todo el hemisferio sur se unirán para documentar la biodiversidad local en un gran esfuerzo colaborativo de ciencia ciudadana.

Ya sea que estés en la ciudad, el campo, la costa o el interior, tus observaciones cuentan. Prepárate para explorar, observar y contribuir a la ciencia y la conservación a través de iNaturalist.

📅 Marca la fecha: 24–27 de octubre de 2025

🔍 ¡Quedan 130 días!

🌏 Únete al movimiento. Celebra la biodiversidad. Deja tu huella.

🙌 Únete al proyecto y conecta con los organizadores o con nosotros en redes sociales

👉 https://linktr.ee/gsbioblitz

Si puedes, ayúdanos a correr la voz entre personas con intereses similares.

Si este no es tu proyecto regional, visita nuestro proyecto paraguas para encontrar un área más adecuada, o incluso considera organizar un proyecto en tu propia zona.

📣 También puedes unirte a nuestro grupo de Facebook para la comunidad aquí:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/gsbiogroup/

Comparte tus observaciones de iNaturalist, actividades y eventos relacionados.

📲 Síguenos en redes sociales:

✉️ Para mantenerte al tanto y recibir actualizaciones, regístrate como participante aquí:

👉 https://bit.ly/GSBParticipants

* suscríbete en nuestro sitio web si aún no lo has hecho.

Faltam apenas 130 dias para o Grande Bioblitz do Hemisfério Sul 2025!

De 24 a 27 de outubro, amantes da natureza de todo o hemisfério sul se unirão para documentar a biodiversidade local em um grande esforço colaborativo de ciência cidadã.

Esteja você na cidade, no campo, no litoral ou no interior, suas observações são importantes. Prepare-se para explorar, observar e contribuir com a ciência e a conservação através do iNaturalist.

📅 Marque no seu calendário: 24 a 27 de outubro de 2025

🔍 Faltam 130 dias!

🌏 Junte-se ao movimento. Celebre a biodiversidade. Deixe sua marca.

🙌 Participe do projeto e conecte-se com os organizadores ou conosco nas redes sociais

👉 https://linktr.ee/gsbioblitz

Ajude a divulgar para outras pessoas interessadas na natureza e ciência cidadã.

Se esta não for a sua área, dê uma olhada no nosso projeto guarda-chuva para encontrar uma região mais adequada — ou até organize seu próprio projeto local!

📣 Participe também do nosso grupo comunitário no Facebook:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/gsbiogroup/

Compartilhe observações no iNaturalist, atividades e eventos interessantes.

📲 Siga-nos nas redes sociais:

✉️ Para receber atualizações e manter-se informado, registre-se como participante:

👉 https://bit.ly/GSBParticipants

Ou inscreva-se em nosso site, caso ainda não tenha feito.

The Great Southern BioBlitz 2025 is just 130 days away!

From October 24th–27th, nature lovers across the Southern Hemisphere will unite to document local biodiversity in a massive, collaborative citizen science effort.

Whether you're in the city, bush, coast, or outback—your observations matter. Get ready to explore, observe, and contribute to science and conservation through iNaturalist.

📅 Mark your calendar: Oct 24–27, 2025

🔍 130 days to go!

🌏 Join the movement. Celebrate biodiversity. Make your mark.

Please join the project, and connect with the organisers or with us on social media

https://linktr.ee/gsbioblitz

It would be great if you could help spread the word to like-minded individuals.

Check our umbrella for an area close by consider joining, if there is none then why not look at organising your own area.

Please consider joining our facebook community group here (https://www.facebook.com/groups/gsbiogroup/), and share interesting iNaturalist observations, activities, and events.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook (@GSBioblitz) and Instagram (gsbioblitz)

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To keep in touch and receive updates you can register as a participant https://bit.ly/GSBParticipants or subscribe on our website if you have not already

🌿🔍 Grande Vitória – ES confirma presença na Grande Bioblitz do Hemisfério Sul 2025! 🔍🌿

É com grande entusiasmo que anunciamos que a região da Grande Vitória, no Espírito Santo, está oficialmente participando da Grande Bioblitz do Hemisfério Sul 2025! 🌎📸

Entre os dias 24 e 27 de outubro de 2025, vamos juntos explorar a biodiversidade urbana e natural dos municípios que compõem a Grande Vitória: Vitória, Vila Velha, Serra, Cariacica, Viana, Fundão e Guarapari. Seja em áreas verdes, manguezais, restingas ou no seu próprio quintal, toda observação conta!

📱 Use o aplicativo iNaturalist para registrar plantas, animais, fungos e muito mais — ajudando cientistas e gestores ambientais a conhecer melhor nossa fauna e flora local.

👥 Participe! Convide amigos, escolas, universidades, grupos de caminhada e observadores da natureza para este grande esforço coletivo de ciência cidadã!

🌱 Vamos mostrar ao mundo a incrível biodiversidade capixaba!#GSB2025 #GrandeVitoria #CiênciaCidadã #iNaturalistBrasil #BioBlitzBrasil #EspíritoSanto

Armidale Region Joins the Great Southern Bioblitz 2025!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Armidale Region has officially joined the Great Southern Bioblitz 2025! 🎉

🔗 View the Armidale Region project on iNaturalist

This community-driven biodiversity survey will run from Oct 24, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025, uniting citizen scientists, naturalists, and nature lovers across the southern hemisphere to record as many species as possible using iNaturalist.

🌿 About the Armidale Region

The Armidale Bioblitz project is based within the Armidale Regional Council Local Government Area (LGA), an area known for its striking tablelands, rich eucalyptus woodlands, and diverse wildlife. With over 40,820 observations, 4,288 species, 2,430 identifiers, and 1,140 observers already contributing, this region is a vibrant hub of biodiversity and community participation.

🐾 Most Observed Species in the Region:

Some of the iconic and frequently spotted species include:

1. Macropus giganteus, Eastern Grey Kangaroo, 3182

2. Gymnorhina tibicen, Australian Magpie, 2323

3. Heteronympha merope, Common Brown (butterfly), 1934

4. Phascolarctos cinereus, Koala, 1825

5. Trichosurus vulpecula, Common Brushtail Possum, 1806

6. Platycercus elegans, Crimson Rosella, 1797

7. Wallabia bicolor, Swamp Wallaby, 1658

8. Platycercus eximius, Eastern Rosella, 1549

9. Eolophus roseicapilla, Galah12710

10. Chenonetta jubata, Australian Wood Duck, 124

    
    

    

    
    

The region is also home to Short-beaked Echidnas, Superb Fairywrens, Jacky Dragons, and a wide array of moths and pollinators such as the Red-spotted Delicate and the European Honey Bee.

🌏 Why It Matters

Participating in the GSB helps us build a snapshot of biodiversity, spot changes in species distributions, and contribute to global conservation efforts. For Armidale, it’s a chance to showcase the spectacular flora and fauna of the Northern Tablelands to the world!

Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or just curious about the critters in your backyard, your observations matter.

📸 Get involved by exploring local parks, gardens, bushland, or even your own backyard. Every observation counts!

Stay tuned for local events and guided walks during the Bioblitz weekend, and don’t forget to tag your sightings with the project!

Let’s show the world what the Armidale Region has to offer. 🌿🦘🦋#GSB2025 #GreatSouthernBioblitz #ArmidaleRegion #CitizenScience

Recently while photographing in São Paulo Botanical Garden, @jv_ge encountered undescribed species of Cladonota sp. perched on a leaf. The 2nd time he's recorded this species, and the 3rf record @inaturalist and expanding the distribution.

Something amazing from GSB Wongan Hills : Identified by Chris Lambkin as 'Neosardus cosmus', a Bee Fly. It has never been photographed and has only been collected six times—five of those from one location in the Great Victoria Desert, east-northeast of Cosmo Newbery.

First record on iNaturalist.org great find @

Daniel Heald, don't you have a project for this Thomas Mesaglio

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/244274287

@followers everyone.

🌏🌿 Great Southern BioBlitz 2024: Record-Breaking Observations! 🌿🌏

What an incredible effort from all our participants across the Southern Hemisphere! 🙌 We’re thrilled to announce that so far, 3 areas have surpassed 10,000 observations, with 6 more regions contributing between 5,000 and 10,000 records! 🎉

This is a remarkable display of teamwork, curiosity, and passion for biodiversity. Every observation helps us better understand and protect our natural world. 🌍💚

Let’s keep this momentum going as we continue to document our unique ecosystems—every observation counts!

🌿 Upload and identify records until the 7th of October📸 Keep exploring and observing💪 Celebrate our collective achievements

Together, we’re making a difference! ✨ #GSB2024 #GreatSouthernBioBlitz #Biodiversity #CitizenScience

Well done everyone on 4-days of surveying.

We are now in the Uploading and Identification phase of the GSB, after a few days of well-earned rest.

GSB 2024 officially ends on 07 October. We encourage everybody to upload ASAP so that we have sufficient time to identify as many observations as possible.

If you are desperate to get going then perhaps start here:

We need to clear the Unknowns for starters

<a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/identify?iconic_taxa=unknown&verifiable=true&project_id=189379" target="_blank"><b>Global unknowns </b></a>

Please only identify those that you know to family or finer level.

Don't waste your time with "Plants" - you need to get it to grasses, proteas, peas, or daisies. Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Insects, Spiders, Fungus, Lichen are perfectly fine.

Go as detailed as you can, but at this stage just push them as fast as you can to a low level: don't worry about the field guides at this stage. We will come to those in a day or two.

Please everyone help. If you want to focus first on your city, then add your city to the filter box.

<b>Dont' forget to FAVE any exciting observation that you come across </b>

We are looking for support with identifications, every contribution helps, while acknowledging that some observations can't be further identified.

The links below are for the global umbrella observations require ID: .

*Plants

*Insects

* Arachnids

*Fungi and Lichens

*Mollusks

*Birds

*Mammals

* Amphibians

*Reptiles

** Dragons

**Geckos

**Skinks

**Snakes

*Fish

 Last Saturday morning (September 21st), the Karawatha Forest was louder than usual - it was buzzing with the excitement of participants in our Great Southern BioBlitz BUG OUT guided walk, joined by the lively sounds of the bugs all around!

 This was one of our largest events to date, with over 50 enthusiastic bug lovers joining us!

We hope you discovered something new about these fascinating creatures, from their unique appearances and behaviours to their habitats and ecological roles. Our goal was to help you appreciate the incredible bugs that often stay camouflaged or being ignored from our everyday view. We hope you’ll keep this spirit alive and always be on the lookout for them whenever you head out, because let’s be honest—bugs are everywhere, and we really can’t live without them.

 Can’t get enough of these photos? There are plenty more on iNaturalist to see! A quick reminder that our iNaturalist project still needs your help! Whether you missed this event and want to help with some species identifications or haven’t uploaded your findings from the weekend yet, we encourage you to do so as soon https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/great-southern-bioblitz-2024-brisbane

 Remember, a sighting with a slightly wrong ID is always better than a sighting without an ID!

 Curious about how Brisbane is standing compared to the entire Southern Hemisphere? This is not a competition but you can check out how we are doing in the link below. We are currently sitting at 18th place, with the Greater Melbourne region on top of the leaderboard.

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/great-southern-bioblitz-2024-umbrella

 Considering how bio-diverse Brisbane is, this really isn’t the best result, but it is not too late yet to upload and ID, and maybe we can catch up, but hopefully we can do better next year if everyone can encourage your friends and family members to take part!

 Hope to see you again at our next event!

Society for Conservation Biology SEQ chapter

 Photos credit to Penelope Mills, Fei Castillo, Mica Teh, Kate Flink, Serena Nielsen and Yiqian (Victor) Li

🌿🌏 Final Day of the Great Southern BioBlitz 2024! 🌏🌿

The final day to make observations has just past, and the numbers are looking amazing for the Great Southern BioBlitz 2024 Umbrella:

📊 170,586 observations🐾 20,471 species discovered🔍 2,745 Identifiers working tirelessly👥 7,405 Observers contributing from across the globe!

Here are the most observed species so far:🐝 European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) – 337 observations🐦 Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) – 334 observations🌼 Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula) – 266 observations🌸 Waxlip Orchid (Glossodia major) – 230 observations🦆 Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata) – 213 observations

There's still time! Upload and identify records until the 7th of October. Let’s make the most of this final day and push those numbers even higher! 🦋🌱🌍

Keep observing and keep celebrating our beautiful biodiversity! 💪✨

Don't forget to Fav what you think is the best observations

#GSB2024 #GreatSouthernBioBlitz #Biodiversity

The Zambezi team, in the heat of 38 degrees.

#GSB2024 @inaturalistorg @inaturalist_za

Serious ID going on fir the #GSB2023 in Pondoland South Africa… Note Ntate Sinegugu’s wonderful book in use.

Please remember to share any significant records you fine or GSB stories via the form below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5KQxTdHRLEldGmQN84tqps115jtboxVl_6Jxh5uohvsEN1A/viewform?usp=pp_url

Hi all I have the latest from the GSB Spreadsheet

Continent Country

Africa Botswana 4

Eswatini 1

Kenya 2

Malawi 1

Mozambique 2

Namibia 2

Republic of the Congo 1

Rwanda 1

South Africa 21

Zambia 1

Zimbabwe 1

Africa Total 37

Oceania Australia 61

Fiji 1

New Caledonia 1

New Zealand 15

Vanuatu 1

Oceania Total 79

South America Argentina 3

Bolivia 5

Brazil 6

Chile 7

Colombia 5

Ecuador 8

Paraguay 1

Peru 14

Uruguay 18

South America Total 67

Grand Total 183

Continent Countries

Africa 12

Oceania 5

South America 9

Grand Total 26

GREAT SOUTHERN BIOBLITZ 2023

The #GSB2023 continues to grow this year with 159 registered areas across the southern hemisphere. The event will be held from the 24-27thNovember on the Citizen science platform iNaturalist.org

Save the date!

Africa

• Botswana 4

• Eswatini 1

• Kenya 1

• Malawi 1

• Mozambique 2

• Namibia 1

• Republic of the Congo 1

• Rwanda 1

• South Africa 19

• Zambia 1

• Zimbabwe 1

Africa Total 33

Oceania

• Australia 55

• Fiji 1

• New Caledonia 1

• New Zealand 15

• Vanuatu 1

Oceania Total 73

South America

• Argentina 1

• Bolivia 5

• Brazil 3

• Chile 7

• Colombia 4

• Ecuador 8

• Paraguay 1

• Perú 5

• Uruguay 19

South America Total 53

Grand Total 159

Learn more https://lnkd.in/gMWnUaBz

#biodiversity #citizenscience #nature

Hola a todos los hispanohablantes,

tenemos un cartel genérico en español gracias al fabuloso Antonio de Perú, y aquí está. El póster está en Canva para que puedas hacer una copia y personalizarlo para tu región.

Another walk another new species for me this afternoon a Azure Kingfisher 'Ceyx azureus' from Palmerston, NT https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188367528

Have you seen anything new of late

We have a new banner for the Moth nights project for GSB 2023, you need to join this project to contribute. https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/moth-night-2023-a-great-southern-bioblitz-project

Here are some underwater housings that Rachelle Brown from Reef Ecologic has suggested that people can use with their smart phones that hopefully will help break down the equipment barrier to underwater observations. here are her comments. 'We have used the SeaLife housings with great success which we’ve found can be used with any but the very largest of smartphones (my Galaxy S21 Ultra is too big but every other phone has worked, you just need to download the free SportDiver app to connect with the housing). This one is fully vacuum sealed so allows for use in diving or snorkelling. We have about 3 so we can lend out to people on excursions and hopefully increase participant numbers. There are some cheaper ones that people seem to have success with snorkelling that Sea Link sells, but I don’t have experience with them so can’t recommend one way or the other – they are certainly more affordable and SeaLink usually sells out when they stock them. Just some ideas to help get more people making underwater observations!'

Have you made any interesting records latley, here is mine, two Pacific Reef-Heron 'Egretta sacra' My first record of this species and saw both a black and white colour morph out at Lee Point #darwin

This species has an unusual, non-sexual dimorphism, having both a 'light' & 'dark' morph, that is some members having entirely white plumage ('light' morph) and others (the larger portion) being charcoal-grey ('dark' morph).

check them out here

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?verifiable=any&taxon_id=4947&preferred_place_id=6744&locale=en&user_id=saltmarshsteve

©Gustavo Fernando Durán AKA 'trekman' from #argentina celebrates 40,000 records on @inaturalist with this Braconid Wasp!

check this and many more records out

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any...

#biodiversidad #Cienciaciudadana

We have some awesome news! Vanuatu has been added the #GSB2023 welcome @ConserveVanuatu

This is the first time they have participated!

what will be found?

Save the date & spread the word 24-27 Nov 2023

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/great-southern-bioblitz-2023-vanuatu😍

Did you participate in the Great Southern BioBlitz? If you answered yes, you are invited to participate research which aims to investigate the outcomes of the Great Southern BioBlitz for participants.

To be eligible to participate, you must be over 18 years of age, be a competent English speaker and have participated in the Great Southern BioBlitz in 2022.

To participate, complete the 10-15 minute online survey. Access the survey here or via the QR code on the graphic.

Thank you, Ferox Australis

Wasps are wonderful!

Check out this amazing Stilbula sp. from scottwgavins in Talegalla Weir QLD (link here), #Australia part of our #GSBiogroup project on @inaturalist discovering and documenting the diversity of our natural world!

What do you think?

Did you know that Stilbula is a genus of parasitoid wasps that are known for their beautiful metallic colors and intricate patterns? They're an important part of our ecosystem, playing a crucial role in controlling pest populations.

Announcement

The GSB23 will be from 24-27th November.

English Spanish, Portuguese and French below.

The #GSB2022 is approaching 210, 000 Records! We have around 1500 records before we reach this milestone. I 208,580 OBSERVATIONS 23,063 SPECIES 3,388 IDENTIFIERS 6,057 OBSERVERS We have a few participants that have been in very remote areas and may keep adding records as internet becomes available. However have you added all you records? Have you helped with the ID's? have a look at the umbrella and see if you can ID 5 or 10 thinks in your region!

Spanish

¡El #GSB2022 se acerca a los 210 000 registros! Tenemos alrededor de 1500 registros antes de alcanzar este hito. yo 208.580 OBSERVACIONES 23.063 ESPECIES 3.388 IDENTIFICADORES 6.057 OBSERVADORES Tenemos algunos participantes que han estado en áreas muy remotas y pueden seguir agregando registros a medida que Internet esté disponible. Sin embargo, ¿ha agregado todos sus registros? ¿Has ayudado con las identificaciones? ¡eche un vistazo al paraguas y vea si puede identificar 5 o 10 pensamientos en su región!

Portuguese

O #GSB2022 está se aproximando de 210.000 recordes! Temos cerca de 1500 registros antes de atingirmos esse marco. EU 208.580 OBSERVAÇÕES 23.063 ESPÉCIES 3.388 IDENTIFICADORES 6.057 OBSERVADORES Temos alguns participantes que estiveram em áreas muito remotas e podem continuar adicionando registros à medida que a Internet estiver disponível. No entanto, você adicionou todos os seus registros? Você ajudou com as identidades? dê uma olhada no guarda-chuva e veja se você consegue ID 5 ou 10 pensa em sua região!

French

Le #GSB2022 approche les 210 000 Records ! Nous avons environ 1500 enregistrements avant d'atteindre ce jalon. je 208 580 OBSERVATIONS 23 063 ESPÈCES 3 388 IDENTIFIANTS 6 057 OBSERVATEURS Nous avons quelques participants qui ont été dans des régions très éloignées et qui peuvent continuer à ajouter des enregistrements à mesure qu'Internet devient disponible. Cependant, avez-vous ajouté tous vos enregistrements ? Avez-vous aidé avec les pièces d'identité ? jetez un coup d'œil au parapluie et voyez si vous pouvez identifier 5 ou 10 pensées dans votre région !

Last few steps ...

PLEASE - check on your observations every day or two!

The goal is to get every observation to Research Grade. This status is achieved when a 'Verifiable Observation' has been reviewed and the community is in agreement on the ID. The observation will now be shared with the ALA and other iNat partners. For the observation to be Research Grade, there must be a 2/3 consensus on the identification of the species.

I find this easiest on my phone (but it is also very easy on your computer). On your phone click the 3 grey lines top left. Click on ACTIVITY (it will show you in green any new activities). My Content will show - with new activities in green. Click on each one. If someone has given the same ID as you - yay! Research Grade! If someone has suggested an alternative ID you can choose (a) ignore it if you think they're wrong ... wait for more people to add their suggestions or (b) click agree. Once 2/3 of the given IDs are the same, your observation will reach Research Grade.

If you are knowledgeable about any of the flora or fauna, please go to our project and check if you can add your IDs to help this process.

Nearly there ... 14th is the last day for uploading and IDing.

NOTICIAS DEL PERÚ ¿CÓMO VAMOS? Las observaciones siguen aumentando y ya hemos superado el número de observaciones para 2021. Hasta el momento tenemos 2653 observaciones. En número de especies para Perú estamos en 704, pero este número debería seguir aumentando a medida que continúan las identificaciones. La gran sorpresa es que apareció un nuevo líder en observaciones individuales, Brandon, que tiene 343 observaciones hasta el momento. En número de especies, BioEdest sigue liderando con 101. Todavía esperamos más colaboraciones de algunos que regresan de sus áreas de campo.

FROM @Antonio W. Salas

Vox Pop from Kenya day 2 #GSB2022

GSB 2022 update

we currently have and amazing count 153,906 OBSERVATIONS

• 19,855 SPECIES

• 2,569 IDENTIFIERS

• 5,528 OBSERVERS

• watch the project grow over the next two weeks as observations from the weekend are uploaded

GREAT SOUTHERN BIOBLITZ

Our Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve experience

Sunday 24th October 2021

On a cool and rainy day, I arrived around 9am and was greeted by a friendly gentleman at the gate and Doug, KSNR chairman was there welcoming us.

Our group was me, Helga and Riaz.

Whilst walking through the reserve taking photos of the flora and fauna, zebra and different species of buck grazing, rabbits hopping about, birds twittering in the trees, one could not believe that just 20mins from the bustling city of Durban there was this beautiful nature reserve.

The Stainbank family castle still stands, and my imagination overtook me as to how splendid it must have been back in the 1800’s.

Doug was very informative on the history of the Stainbank family and the building of the castle.

I will most certainly be back to trail walk and just enjoy the peace, tranquillity, and beauty of the reserve.

Vanessa Brummer

Kenneth Stainbank Reserve has an amazing array of fauna and flora. My phone was just clicking away taking pictures of all the beautiful flowers, trees, and animals. A tranquil lake had a lot of weavers building nests and impressing the females.

We are blessed at still having a nature paradise so close to a bustling city.

There was a lot of excitement with everybody trying to outdo each other with their pictures but there was also a lot of sharing and team work as well.

I hope that our info has helped the observers see what there is and that it will stay preserved for generations to come.

Helga de Villiers

We are going to promote the Moth night, and a Parrot Prize and we will also promote the Sea Slug Census. Where are the details of the other suggestions?

See what we have on our website for the GSB so far...: https://atlasoflife.org.au/new-page-20

We have been having a discussion on what events we should include in the GSB this year, last year we had a Moth night which I think we should do again. let me know your thoughts below