Hi iNat addicts :D I’ve been enjoying doing fieldworks with my fellow iNatters and it made me curious about what kind of tools people are using for iNat related things. For me, when I go out to make observations, I usually bring: ・Cameras (TG-6 and a SLR) and diffusers, head torch and waterproof …

I keep it pretty basic with a smartphone and camera. I do take photos through my binoculars and spotting scope occasionally, but I consider those more tools for ebird. One of these days, I want to get a good dissecting microscope (for high quality close-ups of living invertebrates, not for actual d…

My favourite probably isn’t a physical tool. Gallformers.org has taught me about SO many species I never would have thought about. Definitely my favourite. As for a physical tool though, probably just a knife, as evidenced by it bugging me more than anything (besides the camera, but then I can’t iN…

Whoops, I didn’t see that thread! Thank you :)

I’m kind of the same way, but with https://orthsoc.org/sina/ . This website is REALLY good for ID for insect songs, except for cicadas, which the cicada section of the website is under construction (luckily cicadas are usually pretty easy to ID.) It allows me to go through different species quick so …

-my DSLR -deli cup to contain super jittery bugs in -little white plastic container with shallow sides, works nicely for getting shots of inverts

I’ve been using my iPhone camera ever since I started. It doesn’t always give the best quality, but it usually works good enough. You really don’t need too much - unless you want to make iNaturalist a more professional activity. I’m definitely considering purchasing some kind of macro lens for my p…

I carry a go bag with me that always has the following: Bug spray (I am literally eaten alive if I forget this) A tiny camera in case my DSLR dies out on me Beef Jerky An extra pair of pants (the amount of times I have sat in mulberries is actually embarrassing) Pepper spray (inatting alone-especi…

It depends on the kind of outing. If it’s a quick trip out or I’m combining it with trail running: -iPhone -clip-on macro lens -clip-on ring light -water -running vest For a longer/steeper hike into the mountains: -iPhone -clip-on macro lens -clip-on ring light -portable phone charger + co…

Recently my son gave me a trail camera as a present. I am loving it. Have captured pictures of species on my property I hadn’t seen before. I would like to be able to mount it in trees to get shots of aboreal mammals but I find that the movement of leaves in the wind triggers squillions of useless i…

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