Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.
As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”
An informal group of us are getting together today for a micro-mini bioblitz in Prospect Park. We’re going to see how long it takes us to identify 150 species — 
including plants, 
fungi, 
insects, 
reptiles & amphibians
birds,
& mammals — in honor of the park’s 150 years of vital importance to the non-human.
(Samples for illustrative purposes only. Actual results may vary.)
Also: check out the NYC EcoFlora Project mapping the spontaneous flora of the city.
How fun! I hope you’ll update us on your results!
Yes! Eventually… a fair amount of research to see what we found to come.
When will the bio-blitz happen?
Since this was unofficial for fun, we kept to a small group of five and are now recovering. Hot out there!
Frogs are not reptiles. :0
Thank you for reminding me. Glad someone is paying attention around here…
Backyard and Beyond 
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