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James.Estill

I am a bioinformatician that studies plant genome evolution as a postdoc at Univ. of Georgia. Project Noah is a great excuse to be outside.

Fort Thomas, KY

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Birds of the World
12,833 participants
105,268 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, ...

Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
1,591 participants
2,640 spottings
Plants

Herbs & Spices – Source Plants

Herbs & spices have been used since ancient times. They have been used for cooking, as medicines, in religion, ...

Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners
2,519 participants
3,382 spottings
Plants

Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners

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

Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
2,954 participants
9,458 spottings
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & ...

This mission is to document the incredible architectural abilities of animals from all genera.

Marvelous Mantids of the World
383 participants
1,018 spottings
Arthropods

Marvelous Mantids of the World

Mantids are amazing insects! Unusual and alien looking. Considered good luck in some cultures, these predatory ...

Pollinating Insects of the World
1,418 participants
11,756 spottings
Arthropods

Pollinating Insects of the World

Insects are the most important pollinators of flowering plants (Angiosperms). They are very valuable for humans, ...

Bugs of Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Toronto
68 participants
253 spottings
Arthropods

Bugs of Michigan, Wisconsin, ...

This mission is to post beautiful pictures of the world's coolest creepy crawlies, BUGS! Please feel free to share ...

Turf Weeds of Michigan
37 participants
40 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.

Great Lakes Monitoring
902 participants
5,622 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. ...

Grey treefrogs of the Northeastern US
23 participants
15 spottings
Amphibians

Grey treefrogs of the ...

Plump and warty, the Gray Treerfrog is commonly found around houses surrounded by forests. The term "versicolor" ...

Frogs of The Northeastern US
55 participants
96 spottings
Amphibians

Frogs of The Northeastern US

Frogs are flat out my favorite amphibians out there. From the tiny milky tree frogs to the giant pixies, they ...

Midwestern gardens
212 participants
2,003 spottings
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Midwestern gardens

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

Fantastic Fungi - WV, OH, MI
167 participants
645 spottings
Fungi

Fantastic Fungi - WV, OH, MI

The main purpose of this mission is to explore different kinds of fungi in our environment.

Trees of Michigan
97 participants
65 spottings
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Trees of Michigan

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

Distribution of Native and Invasive Look-Alike Buttercups
35 participants
47 spottings
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Distribution of Native and ...

Collect as many observations as possible of Ranunculus ficaria (Lesser Celandine) and Caltha palustris (Marsh ...

WildLife of Kentucky
37 participants
637 spottings
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WildLife of Kentucky

This is just a pet project for my daughter's Lily and Abby. They are 6 and 2 and Lily is in love with all things ...

Fungus in America
215 participants
4,571 spottings
Fungi

Fungus in America

Discover varieties of fungus of the region.

Amphibians of the World
2,400 participants
7,498 spottings
Amphibians

Amphibians of the World

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

Flora of Michigan
33 participants
114 spottings
Plants

Flora of Michigan

The objective of this mission is to collect a comprehensive digital collection of the flora of Michigan. ...

Reptiles of the World
1,158 participants
9,798 spottings
Reptiles

Reptiles of the World

To document reptiles found around the world.

Monarch Migration
1,136 participants
672 spottings
Arthropods

Monarch Migration

Where have you seen a Monarch? Help document Monarch migration by posting photos of your spottings.

WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
7,224 participants
45,456 spottings
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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity

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

Mushroom Mapping
6,123 participants
28,992 spottings
Fungi

Mushroom Mapping

Mushroom ecology is a pivotal orientation point for exploring urban systems. Help us gather important data and ...

The Lost Ladybug Project
5,573 participants
3,371 spottings
Arthropods

The Lost Ladybug Project

Across North America ladybug species distribution is changing. We're asking you to join us in finding out where ...

Snakes of the World
1,965 participants
4,843 spottings
Reptiles

Snakes of the World

A mission to document the beautiful snakes species from around the world.

Eastern North America Trees
294 participants
995 spottings
Plants

Eastern North America Trees

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

Flora of Kentucky
73 participants
346 spottings
Plants

Flora of Kentucky

A comprehensive flora of the state of Kentucky. This flora includes all mosses, ferns, wildflowers, shrubs and ...

Rare Color Morphs
1,029 participants
759 spottings
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Rare Color Morphs

If you find an animal or plant that is not it's normal color, please add it to this mission. Though rare, ...

Emerald Ash Borer Monitoring
795 participants
12 spottings
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Emerald Ash Borer Monitoring

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle from Asia that is wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. To date, ...

Flowers of North America
9,460 participants
32,315 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 ...

Flora of Kentucky
73 participants
346 spottings
Plants

Flora of Kentucky

A comprehensive flora of the state of Kentucky. This flora includes all mosses, ferns, wildflowers, shrubs and ...

Flora and Fauna of Tower Park
0 participants
30 spottings
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Flora and Fauna of Tower Park

A collection of the Flora and Fauna that were spotted in Tower Park in Fort Thomas, KY.

Flora of Michigan
33 participants
114 spottings
Plants

Flora of Michigan

The objective of this mission is to collect a comprehensive digital collection of the flora of Michigan. ...

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