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I am an avid gardener who likes to document insects, spiders and wildlife in my garden. I am especially interested in Great Lakes wildlife.

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
112 participants
2,059 spottings
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National Geographic's Great ...

National Geographic is urging everyone to get outside to explore—and enjoy—nature, whether in their own backyard, ...

Reptiles of the World
781 participants
5,101 spottings
Reptiles

Reptiles of the World

To document reptiles found around the world.

Animal Young of Florida
42 participants
207 spottings
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Animal Young of Florida

It is important for people to know the young of species as some of these are different from their adult forms both ...

Mission WILD
816 participants
4,156 spottings
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Mission WILD

The WILD Foundation works to protect & interconnect at least half of the planet’s land & water to sustain the ...

The Cardinal Rule - North Eastern US
57 participants
36 spottings
Birds

The Cardinal Rule - North ...

This is a mission to gather as many pictures and information on Cardinals as possible. Size & Shape The Northern ...

Galapagos Biodiversity
180 participants
706 spottings
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Galapagos Biodiversity

The objective of this mission undertaken by the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos is to celebrate all ...

Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners
2,120 participants
2,580 spottings
Plants

Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners

Curious which vegetable varieties might grow best in your garden? Cornell researchers are, too. We compile ...

Marine Mammals of the World
957 participants
701 spottings
Mammals

Marine Mammals of the World

Marine mammals are a diverse group of 120 species of mammal that are primarily ocean-dwelling or depend on the ...

Great Lakes Shoreline Project
31 participants
26 spottings
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Great Lakes Shoreline Project

There are so many different species of wildlife that live or visit where the water meets the land. The Great ...

Trees of Michigan
34 participants
20 spottings
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Trees of Michigan

Cataloging the trees of Michigan in order to notice patterns of species location.

Turf Weeds of Michigan
21 participants
15 spottings
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Turf Weeds of Michigan

To bring to attention the common and uncommon turf weeds of Michigan. Lets us all know whats in our own yards.

2012 Best Wildlife Photo
1,299 participants
13,426 spottings
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2012 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos. This featured mission is open to all members from all over the world ...

The Color Blue
1,608 participants
3,022 spottings
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The Color Blue

There are so many incredible animals in the color blue. However, at the same time, they are few when considering ...

Kruger National Park, South Africa
33 participants
326 spottings
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Kruger National Park, South ...

The Kruger National Park is a great destination if you love the outdoors! There is so many different ecosystems ...

African Mammals in the Wild
25 participants
313 spottings
Mammals

African Mammals in the Wild

To document visually the diversity of African mammals, including the cetaceans and pinnipeds.

Birds of Sub-Saharan Africa
101 participants
1,503 spottings
Birds

Birds of Sub-Saharan Africa

Africa has impressive and beautiful birds and this mission will allow us to share and document our spottings in ...

Backyard Habitats of the World
837 participants
4,068 spottings
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Backyard Habitats of the World

Please only post spottings to the mission that are appropriate to the mission guidelines. Only spottings that are ...

Flowers of North America
8,185 participants
20,874 spottings
Plants

Flowers of North America

We want you to help us build a photo collection of flowers from around the world. Show us what flowers are ...

nature of new york
35 participants
1,109 spottings
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nature of new york

take photos of wild life to see what we have discovered.

Wilds of South-East Queensland
44 participants
787 spottings
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Wilds of South-East Queensland

To document the vast array of flora and fauna found throughout SE Queensland.

What's in your Sydney back yard?
39 participants
493 spottings
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What's in your Sydney back yard?

Document the wildlife in our Sydney suburban area.

Birds of the Southeast U.S.
306 participants
2,517 spottings
Birds

Birds of the Southeast U.S.

For spottings of snake species in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North ...

Critters of the Midwest
234 participants
1,034 spottings
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Critters of the Midwest

This mission documents all the critters of the Midwest (includes both insects and animals).

Marsupials of the World
169 participants
304 spottings
Mammals

Marsupials of the World

There are only 434 Marsupials on our planet. Let's see how many Marsupials Project Noah can find. Marsupials are ...

Animals with Warning Colors
594 participants
911 spottings
All

Animals with Warning Colors

Many animals use colors in the opposite way of camouflage. They have bright colors wich make them highly ...

Fungus in America
88 participants
1,161 spottings
Fungi

Fungus in America

Discover varieties of fungus of the region.

Nature in Yellow
1,538 participants
6,589 spottings
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Nature in Yellow

It would be so interesting to see all the yellow flowers, fruits, insects, animals of the world.

Orchids of the Americas
94 participants
368 spottings
Plants

Orchids of the Americas

The principal value of the virtual world of orchids, is to preserve, catalog and identify the different and ...

NWF: Watch for Wildlife!
825 participants
3,722 spottings
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NWF: Watch for Wildlife!

We here at the National Wildlife Federation are celebrating our 74th annual National Wildlife Week! This year we ...

Opisthobranchs & Nudibranchs of the World
229 participants
605 spottings
Other

Opisthobranchs & Nudibranchs of ...

Opistobranchs are a large and diverse group of marine gastropods. They include several types of sea slugs: sea ...

Traveling Noah
1 participant
1 spotting
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Traveling Noah

Reminding us to pause and take a break while on vacation or traveling. All organisms are welcome. Most people when ...

Life and Mathematics
159 participants
428 spottings
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Life and Mathematics

Life and mathematics are intimately implicated. And this relationship is visible now and then. If you see it, take ...

Primate Watch
602 participants
935 spottings
Mammals

Primate Watch

The Primate Specialist Group is a network of scientists and conservationists who stand against the tide of ...

Southern California Wildlife
301 participants
4,471 spottings
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Southern California Wildlife

Southern California is one of the most biologically diverse regions in America which allows for unique wildlife ...

Trees of the World
648 participants
3,117 spottings
Plants

Trees of the World

A collection of trees and their characteristics worldwide.

Flora and Fauna of New Zealand
23 participants
575 spottings
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Flora and Fauna of New Zealand

Help to document native flora and fauna of New Zealand. New Zealand is a land of contrasts from the sub-tropical ...

Florida's Flora & Fauna
192 participants
4,278 spottings
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Florida's Flora & Fauna

Become more aware of the need to conserve, preserve, and coexist with our wildlife and natural surroundings in ...

Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
22 participants
65 spottings
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Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

Plants and animals in the Greater-Yellowstone Eco-system. Home to the largest concentration of Grizzly Bears in ...

Moths of the World
1,596 participants
11,970 spottings
Arthropods

Moths of the World

Moths? Yes: a world of sphinxes, hawks, owls, tigers, and scary eyes, all waiting for you outside your door, or ...

Mimetic Animals of the World
867 participants
2,784 spottings
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Mimetic Animals of the World

One of the most striking survival strategies of animals is mimicking their environment. Mimetism can be used for ...

Great Mammals of India
62 participants
150 spottings
Mammals

Great Mammals of India

India is considered as source of many old age Mammls from this beautiful Planet. Many mammals hold India's ...

The Forbidden Fruit of Northern India
21 participants
40 spottings
Plants

The Forbidden Fruit of Northern ...

Any inedible, poisonous, wild fruit can be shared here.

Birds of Ohio
148 participants
532 spottings
Birds

Birds of Ohio

Discover and catalog the birds of Ohio by sharing photos and descriptions of the birds you encounter. Birds can ...

Spirals in Nature - Midwestern US
185 participants
223 spottings
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Spirals in Nature - Midwestern US

This mission is dedicated to showcasing spiral patterns found in nature. Whether it be Fibonacci spiral patterns ...

Florida Wetlands
154 participants
942 spottings
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Florida Wetlands

Florida has many wildlife sanctuaries and wetlands. This mission encompasses many locations in Florida

Birds of Western Ghats
66 participants
704 spottings
Birds

Birds of Western Ghats

Any migratory or local bird spotted in these states are also eligible. Spotting photographs shot within political ...

Wildflowers of Wisconsin
68 participants
437 spottings
Plants

Wildflowers of Wisconsin

This site is just for wildflowers/wild plants found in Wisconsin!

Wild Love
87 participants
303 spottings
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Wild Love

The mating rituals of some animals are wonderfully bizarre and each species in animal kingdom has a different ...

Spring Migration - Midwestern US
29 participants
52 spottings
Birds

Spring Migration - Midwestern US

Spring Migration of birds and other species Several birds migrate back to their home in the spring, the ...

Symbiotic Relationships
627 participants
842 spottings
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Symbiotic Relationships

Symbiosis is close and often long-term interaction between different biological species. There are many example of ...

Birds of the World
11,201 participants
53,674 spottings
Birds

Birds of the World

There are over 10,000 living species of birds on the planet. They can be found in ecosystems across the globe, ...

Wildlife with Snow, Frost, and Ice - NorthEastern United States
109 participants
181 spottings
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Wildlife with Snow, Frost, and ...

Animals using, playing in, interacting with, or affected by snow, frost, or ice. Plants growing in or affected by ...

The Color Red
5,032 participants
10,033 spottings
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The Color Red

The color red is a bold color that represents passion. We would like to create a collection of wildlife images ...

Amphibians of the World
1,573 participants
3,815 spottings
Amphibians

Amphibians of the World

Lethal fungi, habitat loss, and predators have caused severe declines in amphibian populations around the world. ...

Moms with their Babies - Northeastern US
83 participants
84 spottings
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Moms with their Babies - ...

Take photos, of baby animals with their mothers, I am a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and i get a lot of babies, ...

Call for the color purple - SouthEastern United States
141 participants
200 spottings
All

Call for the color purple - ...

Find all things purple to help support awareness for cystic fibrosis month. Together we can let the world see that ...

Beneficial Insects - Great Lakes Region
66 participants
318 spottings
Arthropods

Beneficial Insects - Great Lakes ...

Beneficial insects play an important role in a healthy ecosystem. Help us protect them! By identifying these ...

Fall Into Phenology
941 participants
1,550 spottings
Plants

Fall Into Phenology

Celebrate the Fall Equinox and help us reach our goal of 500 reported observations with Project BudBurst’s new ...

Fruiting Bodies of the World
699 participants
2,380 spottings
Plants

Fruiting Bodies of the World

This mission is about mapping all the different kinds of fruiting bodies around the world. This doesn't ...

Seeds and Seed Pods
126 participants
558 spottings
Plants

Seeds and Seed Pods

Pods are produced by plants to help with the delivery of the seeds and to encourage the transportation of the seed ...

Cranes
122 participants
90 spottings
Birds

Cranes

Cranes can be found on 5 continents and in the cultural traditions, mythology, and folklore of many cultures. A ...

Brooding behavior in insects and other invertebrates
339 participants
174 spottings
Arthropods

Brooding behavior in insects and ...

[PLEASE READ the instructions under the other tab!] Did you know that some of the lesser creatures engage in ...

Birds in Chicago
39 participants
308 spottings
Birds

Birds in Chicago

Document siting of birds in the Chicagoland area during all seasons.

Hunters & Animal Food Habits
648 participants
1,993 spottings
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits

This mission is to document the food habits of animals from all genera.

Eastern North America Trees
201 participants
670 spottings
Plants

Eastern North America Trees

All trees and shrubs welcomed! This mission is created to survey Eastern North American trees and shrubs. A ...

Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor
13 participants
635 spottings
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Path of the Tapir Biological ...

To monitor, document and catalog all wildlife in the biologically diverse and environmentally sensitive 'Path of ...

Midwestern gardens
151 participants
1,069 spottings
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Midwestern gardens

Intended to document the beauty and wildlife existing in home-based gardens in the Midwestern United States.

Captive Animals
1,755 participants
7,988 spottings
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Captive Animals

While we are all so focused on animals in nature, we ignore the fact theres wildlife in our own zoos. edit: I ...

California Coastal Wildlife Watch
841 participants
2,019 spottings
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California Coastal Wildlife Watch

Around the world, coastal ecosystems are known for their unique wildlife. From sea birds to native plant life, ...

Butterflies & Moths of the World
7,521 participants
33,435 spottings
Arthropods

Butterflies & Moths of the World

Butterflies and Moths are insects of the order Lepidoptera. Their brilliant colors have inspired artistic ...

Great Lakes Monitoring
721 participants
3,813 spottings
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Great Lakes Monitoring

The Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system containing over 80 percent of freshwater on the Earth. ...

2011 Best Wildlife Photo
8,548 participants
9,508 spottings
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2011 Best Wildlife Photo

We're calling for your best wildlife photos. This featured mission is open to all members from all over the world ...

Global Urban Biodiversity
6,768 participants
30,630 spottings
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Global Urban Biodiversity

Millions of city-dwellers walk their local streets every day, but many overlook the multitude of animals and ...

International Spider Survey
2,770 participants
9,968 spottings
Arthropods

International Spider Survey

Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs. The International Society of Arachnology is the ...

Midwestern gardens
151 participants
1,069 spottings
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Midwestern gardens

Intended to document the beauty and wildlife existing in home-based gardens in the Midwestern United States.