[Postponed TBD] Independence Creek and Diamond Y Bioblitz: 15-18 Sept 2023

[Postponed: this event has been postponed--hopefully we can reschedule]

Two unique West Texas properties, owned by The Nature Conservancy, will be the focus of a fall bioblitz! Both locations feature a spring--that precious source of cool water in the desert (but no aquatic collecting will be allowed). TNC is especially interested in us contributing to knowledge of odonate diversity at Diamond Y.

The plan is for Independence Creek to be our home base, with a day excursion to Diamond Y on Saturday (for those that want to). They're not too far apart (as measured in Texas distance).

We can start arriving Friday and spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at IC.

Here's a map showing both locations.

Thanks to @knightericm for making arrangements and TNC staff for welcoming us to these unique properties.

Details regarding facilities at Independence Creek will be posted when available.


Posted on Μάρτιος 15, 2023 1228 ΠΜ by pfau_tarleton pfau_tarleton

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This sounds like a great combo-bioblitz! Planning on participating.

Αναρτήθηκε από annikaml περίπου 1 χρόνος πριν

Adding this to my calendar. Thanks for organizing it!

Αναρτήθηκε από amzapp περίπου 1 χρόνος πριν

Definitely interested.

Αναρτήθηκε από rymcdaniel περίπου 1 χρόνος πριν

Wonderful! Sign me up. =)

Αναρτήθηκε από k8thegr8 περίπου 1 χρόνος πριν

I'm in. I was near both locations during my southwest Texas tour last spring but passed through quickly. I made some interesting roadside stops along 190 though. Several were along the San Saba River. Rather limited areas, but full of arthropods at least.

Αναρτήθηκε από eaneubauer περίπου 1 χρόνος πριν

Looking forward to it!

Αναρτήθηκε από bosqueaaron περίπου 1 χρόνος πριν

Provided I have any time off available I am absolutely going to try to make this one.

Αναρτήθηκε από brentano περίπου 1 χρόνος πριν

I'm definitely interested! Will have to see how my time off works out. Pretty sure I'll be moving houses AGAIN in September, so we'll see as it gets closer.

Αναρτήθηκε από kimberlietx περίπου 1 χρόνος πριν

Is there lodging on site or is it tent camping?

Αναρτήθηκε από williampaulwhite17 περίπου 1 χρόνος πριν

@chasingchickens and I are interested!! Adding this to the calendar :)

Αναρτήθηκε από wildcarrot 11 μήνες πριν

This is penciled in my calendar!

Αναρτήθηκε από lovebirder 10 μήνες πριν

On the calendar!

Αναρτήθηκε από k8thegr8 10 μήνες πριν

Ill be planning on making it to this as well!

Αναρτήθηκε από dillon_kyle 9 μήνες πριν

While attempting to walk from my parking lot to my office without succumbing to heat stroke, I contemplated our bioblitz scheduled for mid September about a month away. I have a feeling that we will still be experiencing 100+ degrees in mid-September.

Given that this may be a once-in-a-lifetime trip for some of us, what are folk's thoughts on rescheduling it to a month that may be more favorable temperature-wise?

Αναρτήθηκε από pfau_tarleton 8 μήνες πριν

Coming up pretty quick, isn't it? I could tough it out like I did in Mason County lately, but there was a huge chunk of the day that was useless. Would it be worth postponing it 3 weeks?
Remember the TMN annual meeting is October 12-16. I don't know how many of us would be going, but I'm locked in (paid money, made reservations, doing a presentation).

Αναρτήθηκε από eaneubauer 8 μήνες πριν

The heat right now is absolutely kicking my butt, and (from what little I've been out doing) animal activity seems pretty low too.

Αναρτήθηκε από williampaulwhite17 8 μήνες πριν

During mid-October last year Independence Creek had a ton of activity and the weather was beautiful, but it was also wetter in the month or two up to that point than it's looking this year

Αναρτήθηκε από mpintar 8 μήνες πριν

I'm also locked in to the Master Naturalist Conference, but I agree that looking at other dates might be worthwhile.

Αναρτήθηκε από bosqueaaron 8 μήνες πριν

Im also in agreement to push it back a bit in hopes of cooler weather but will still plan on going if we keep the date the same.

Αναρτήθηκε από dillon_kyle 8 μήνες πριν

October would probably be better. The heat is brutal and above 90 degrees is still common in October...

Αναρτήθηκε από k8thegr8 8 μήνες πριν

I definitely agree pushing it back would be good!

Αναρτήθηκε από wildcarrot 8 μήνες πριν

I'll support whatever decision you make.

Αναρτήθηκε από amzapp 8 μήνες πριν

I am still on board for September, especially as some of the species I am most interested in in that area are most likely to be blooming then (if at all since they are annuals). I am not sure if I would be able to make it in October, but would likely still try.

Αναρτήθηκε από rymcdaniel 8 μήνες πριν

I can make either the original dates or later in October, but I’m locked in to the TMN conference in McAllen, October 11 - 15.

Αναρτήθηκε από inhat83 8 μήνες πριν

I'm fine with moving it. Nothing planned on my end after October 8th.

Αναρτήθηκε από annikaml 8 μήνες πριν

I'm canceling the Independence Creek/Diamond Y bioblitz due to heat and drought. The property manager is also no longer working there, and I've not been able to get in touch with the alternate contact. We'll work to reschedule this at some point in the future.

Αναρτήθηκε από pfau_tarleton 7 μήνες πριν

Ah bummer, is Diamond Y still happening or we rescheduling both?

Αναρτήθηκε από knightericm 7 μήνες πριν

Rescheduling both. I edited my post to clarify.

Αναρτήθηκε από pfau_tarleton 7 μήνες πριν

Thanks for clarifying.

Αναρτήθηκε από eaneubauer 7 μήνες πριν

Thanks for the update.

Αναρτήθηκε από rymcdaniel 7 μήνες πριν

OK... bummer. Timberlake this fall?

Αναρτήθηκε από k8thegr8 7 μήνες πριν

Maybe the quarry? If we ever get any rain?

Αναρτήθηκε από bosqueaaron 7 μήνες πριν

Yes, please!

Αναρτήθηκε από k8thegr8 7 μήνες πριν

Looks like Independence Creek AND Diamond Y just got some decent rain yesterday, but probably not enough...

Αναρτήθηκε από knightericm 7 μήνες πριν

They definitely should have received rain last Sunday. I was caught in a downpour on 190, and the storms probably stopped traffic on I-10 west of Ozona.

Αναρτήθηκε από kucycads 7 μήνες πριν

Hope this puts me in the loop for this one.... Did not realize it was postponed until I decided I needed to find out the particulars for this weekend!

Αναρτήθηκε από connlindajo 7 μήνες πριν

Sorry Linda Jo...you're in the loop now.

Since the change in management of these properties, I have still yet to receive replies to my emails. Hopefully they'll have a new property manager soon so that we can attempt to reschedule.

Αναρτήθηκε από pfau_tarleton 7 μήνες πριν

I'm not sure how "soon" the new manager will be there since The Nature Conservancy of Texas just posted an add on Facebook about the position. :-/

Αναρτήθηκε από annikaml 7 μήνες πριν

We'll aim for spring or next fall

Αναρτήθηκε από pfau_tarleton 7 μήνες πριν

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