Observation: Unknown

Observation: Unknown

Primary Observer:

Liz

Event Date:

2026-05-31

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Undisclosed

Province/State:

Maryland

Event Date:

2026-05-31

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:45

End Time:

22:04

Number of Observers:

2

Primary Observer:

Liz

Additional Observers:

Charlotte

target_species_genus:

unknown

target_species_species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

25-50

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

200

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

With Flash Data

Number Observed:

2-10

genus:

unknown

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

Very few out tonigjt

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:57

Last Flash Time:

22:04

First Flash Temp (F):

61

Last Flash Temp (F):

61

Flashes in Pattern:

2

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

2

Flash Duration:

2

Flash Interval:

Unknown

Male Height Zone:

High (over 8 ft)

Flash Location:

In tops of trees

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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