Important Observation Information

Hello all,

Whether you're new to iNaturalist and the project, or are a seasoned observer, these are great reminders for making helpful, quality observations. The main things to remember are to take clear photos that are in focus and well lit. Take multiple photos if possible, especially for plants (leaves, flowers, stems, etc.). Please do not upload multiple observations of the same organism. Meaning, if you take three photos of the same bird at the same time, you should upload those photos together as ONE observation, not three observations. For photos with multiple organisms, you can make separate observations or use the Observation Fields.

Observations made following these guidelines are easier to identify and more likely to be promoted to research grade.

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