June 9 we had the annual BioBlitz, according to Wikipedia: ”… an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. Groups of scientists, naturalists and volunteers conduct an intensive field study over a continuous time period (e.g., usually 24 hours). There is a public component to many BioBlitzes, with the goal of getting the public interested in biodiversity. ”
In the header, the most spectacular find according to me: the Buff-tip, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buff-tip, an extraordinary moth looking exactly like a twig when resting. Very exciting this day out with the group again!
We met this sunny morning – tolerably hot before noon – with loaded cameras and water bottles. Our leaders always on the alert – and all the others learning and marveling at their profound knowledge. There are really no questions they cannot answer. Invited specialists were also here, but the poor mushroom man did not have much to do. The dry spring and summer hasn’t left many detectable species.
Recording. After giving their consent to use forests and farmland, the land owners were also invited to join us this day. They were very helpful in showing special habitats.
Once again – this nature’s wonder! The end of an interesting day – I guess we all returned home with happy hearts and a package of new knowledge.
Leya 
Wow!! Truly extraordinary.
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An amazing day. I am going to check if they do anything like that in this area. I imagine it would be so interesting. That moth is incredible, the only way I could tell was by the little legs I could just see.
What a fascinating idea. And that moth! Worth the whole day to see that!
Exactly – worth it all!
Looks like a brilliant day. Love the buff-tips!
Amazing it was – and to tell the difference between the twig and the animal!
I couldn’t stop staring at that moth – evolution at its finest! Absolutely amazing.
Looks like a productive but fun day!
Agree – evolution at its finest!
I have never trying to do any bioblitz, but it looks like great fun. You series of photos from the blitz is like a mine photo essay. Lovely.
It really was an opportunity, thank you. We go every year if we can.
What a wonderful opportunity, A-C! I agree with Sue. I’ve never seen a moth like that. It’s quite amazing.
janet
We could not stop looking at it – and compared to the twig – almost impossible to tell which one is alive.
I attended our nature festival here and I really enjoyed it.
It is very energizing!
Yes such passionate champions of nature. The depth of knowledge humbles me
It does – a closer look through the loupe and the latin name is crystal clear!
The twig-moth is just amazing! Never seen anything like it….
Neither have I!
What a treat, to get to see something like that close at hand
A real treat – everybody wanted to hold it. So soft.