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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:
Macropus giganteus, Eastern Grey Kangaroo, 3182
Gymnorhina tibicen, Australian Magpie, 2323
Heteronympha merope, Common Brown (butterfly), 1934
Phascolarctos cinereus, Koala, 1825
Trichosurus vulpecula, Common Brushtail Possum, 1806
Platycercus elegans, Crimson Rosella, 1797
Wallabia bicolor, Swamp Wallaby, 1658
Platycercus eximius, Eastern Rosella, 1549
Eolophus roseicapilla, Galah12710
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