Is it good practise to make an attempt at an ID of one’s own observation, or is it best to leave it as “Unknown” and wait for others with greater knowledge to come along?

Unless you don’t know what you have observed (e.g. no clue whether it’s a plant or an animal…) it is best to provide at least some basic ID (“flowering plant”, “vertebrate”…) to attract more knowledgeable identifiers who can then provide more info.

ID Etiquette - Do's & Don'ts

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jdmore November 1, 2023, 4:06am 5

Also check this topic for more in depth:
https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/identification-etiquette-on-inaturalist-wiki/1503

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