During this four day bio blitz challenge I decided to go down to the lake Champlain waterfront. While spending time at the waterfront I walked the bike path and took notice of all the species of trees and animals around me. I had fun using the INaturalist identification feature. It was fascinating to see how quickly it was able to identify different species. I encountered lots of daffodils and common rhododendron adjacent to the bike path.
When taking a closer look at the common rhododendron I noticed that several bees were swarming the plant collecting its pollen.
I was surprised to see how serious some cities take this challenge. It was impressive to see the numbers of observations that certain cities racked up across the world. This was an enjoyable experience, it allowed me to become more aware of my surroundings while spending time in a beautiful place. I look forward to partaking in it again next year.