Overall, the DC area had 1,258 observers (5th internationally), we logged 29,944 observations (11th out of 159 cities) and we identified 2,031 species (15th internationally) in the @citnatchallenge!
The results are in for the #CityNatureChallenge, and DC was in the top 20 out of 159 cities worldwide in the people, species and observations categories!
First blooms of the star magnolia (Magnolia stellata 'Centennial'). In the next few weeks the white and blush pink colored flowers will cover the large tree.
#WhatsInBloom#NationalArboretumDC#magnolia
In the coming weeks, we expect the arrival of migratory birds that have collided with windows. Preventative measures can be taken to protect birds during migration season: