Anemone bioblitz at Lake Alan Henry

I'm planning on being at Lake Alan Henry north of Post, TX this coming Saturday. I'll spend the night and leave Sunday. Being so early in the season, there won't be a lot of diversity, but my goal is to search for Anemones which only bloom in March/early April. But I'll be scoping the place out for a possible future bioblitz.

Anyone wishing to join me in the search for Anemones is welcome to come. Post here and/or send me a private message with a description of your vehicle (required by the on-site biologist so that she knows who's out there).

I have access to the restricted wildlife area north of the dam (permit required), and there is a camping area on the lake not far from there. Maps:
https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/storage/images/drnD7KUBYxMY55gHa6jXbqy6iuGn9JXnGqftrsCm.pdf
https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/storage/images/RnDXXsRTHssmiqU7wpUwL9fhcctFC5RLybZBKXur.pdf

Observations made Saturday:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?d1=2021-03-20&d2=2021-03-20&nelat=33.103757064383736&nelng=-101.02515500835196&place_id=any&subview=grid&swlat=33.064203773693315&swlng=-101.0769967441918

Posted on 16 de março de 2021, 04:36 PM by pfau_tarleton pfau_tarleton

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@sambiology, @mikef451, @gcwarbler, @wildcarrot, @kimberlietx, @tadamcochran, @catenatus, @rymcdaniel, @brentano, @annikaml

Just tagging a few folks...not omitting anyone on purpose, so don't feel offended! Anyone with the time and interest is welcome.

Publicado por pfau_tarleton cerca de 3 anos antes

If I want to look for them closer to me (I live in the big thicket), what sort of habitat should I look in?

Publicado por lappelbaum cerca de 3 anos antes

@lappelbaum, in east TX, you'll find two species A. berlandieri and caroliniana. The former can be found pretty much anywhere (lawns, cemeteries). The latter is found in sandy prairies (including cemeteries)--the key for caroliniana is sandy soil.

Publicado por pfau_tarleton cerca de 3 anos antes

I so so so want to come, but I've got plans for this weekend already. So, you'll need to go ahead and observe everything that I would have observed if I were there. ;)

Publicado por sambiology cerca de 3 anos antes

Oh, this sounds fun, but I already have plans for Saturday. Another time!

Publicado por annikaml cerca de 3 anos antes

I also have plans this weekend, but keep your eyes open for A. kimberliei while you are out there. ;) I went to a prairie yesterday that underwent a controlled burn in November. It was UH-mazing to see all of the berlandieri in bloom and practically nothing else. Have fun!

Publicado por kimberlietx cerca de 3 anos antes

Unfortunately a bit far for me currently, but thanks for the invite.

Publicado por rymcdaniel cerca de 3 anos antes

Thanks so much for the tag! I'd love to check it out, but I won't be able to make it Saturday.

Publicado por tadamcochran cerca de 3 anos antes

Thanks for the invite Dr. Pfau but I will not be able to make it.

Publicado por mikef451 cerca de 3 anos antes

The Lake Alan Henry wildlife area is a spectacular place. Spent a lovely afternoon with @kayakqueen and @amzapp looking for Anemones--and we found quite a few!
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?d1=2021-03-20&d2=2021-03-20&nelat=33.103757064383736&nelng=-101.02515500835196&place_id=any&subview=grid&swlat=33.064203773693315&swlng=-101.0769967441918

Publicado por pfau_tarleton cerca de 3 anos antes

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