Summer 2023 Bioblitz at the Wetland Centre

From June 19th to25th, 2023, Ducks Unlimited Canada hosted the third annual Bioblitz at the Wetland Centre using the iNaturalist app! A Bioblitz is a great way for nature enthusiasts of all ages, experience levels to familiarize themselves with the biodiversity in an area. Each species identified in the specified time period contributes to an improved understanding of the diverse communities present at the Wetland Centre. Stay tuned and check the project page for future bioblitzes and other citizen science events.

Over this week, the Wetland Centre was teeming with life; Visitors collected 23 observations, documenting 15 plant and mammal species at the site. The most common observations can be found below.

This year, iNaturalist users e_caldwell, afoizy2, j_pinzon and shrubbymarsh all contributed observations. Thanks to everyone who participated in this citizen science event - every contribution is valuable!

One of the wetland species captured was an important wetland species. Also known as buck-bean, This species is typically found in fens and swamps and is a strong indicator of a wetland habitat.

Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) CAPTURED 07/22/23 BY Emilie.

Missed the Bioblitz but want to contribute your observations? Join our project here and search for the location ‘The Wetland Centre at Evergreen Park’ when uploading your photos/audio recordings. Stay tuned and check the project page for future Bioblitzes and other citizen science events!

Map of all the observations collected during the Bioblitz