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To transition into 2023 I will share my most important observation of the last year. While walking in campus I stumbled upon this nuthatch. It was injured. And I felt so bad for it and tried to hold it and see what was wrong. It seemed like its wing has been broken and it has had internal damage. I had class in a few minutes and I knew I couldn’t help it. I went to class and when I came back it was cold. I felt a wave of sadness but I knew this was the reality of nature. I said my farewells and honored the life it had. Such an amazing specimen of bird and I feel lucky to have had been able to have contact with it before its eventual death. This bird is a symbolism that life is short and each year that I’m able to live is a blessing. I hope that this year will be one of hope and life. Cheers to another year of inat, a constant in my life that helps me appreciate the world around us, even when the dark clouds are clouding my vision. Thank you white-breasted nuthatch. Your life was more than you will ever imagine. Let your legacy forever live on.

Perfection. I never thought when I first began inat that I would ever hit this milestone. I mean 1000 species? Not even 12 year old me knew half of that. My first observation was a house sparrow in Israel’s airport. And ever since I’ve collected and observed hundreds of insects, mammals, and plants. Each species holds meaning. Each species is important. No matter what it was or how it looked like. Every species has its purpose and that’s why nature is perfect. From this tiny leafhopper to a Snowy Throated Kingbird. I am so happy that after 5 years of traveling and constantly searching for organisms in my everyday life. To being able to observe a species that only I have on this app (Frigga Kessleri) and the only sighting in a whole country is absurd to me. Inaturalist has changed my life and I couldn’t be more joyous to be able to post my 1000 species. I know this is just the beginning. I’m almost 18 and I cant wait until I grow older and update my life list. My all time goal is 10,000 species. I’ll try my all to achieve it. This species means a lot to me. I found it with my partner @maritzam13 and it matches so much with many aspects of my life. I’m grateful for Mother Nature and the opportunity for me to continue my passion. Thank you everybody for being a part of this journey. I’ll continue as long as I live.

One of my favorite animals of all time.

Never seen something so pretty. I am glad to say this is my FINAL observation for my Two week journey where I ended up with a total of 1111 observations of which 300 were from this trip. It was amazing to experience and see all the different and the differences the species had from The Grand Canyon to the beaches of Oahu. Now enjoy the smiling Geico lizard and his stylish makeup.

Mahalo!