@ian253, when it comes to “citizen science”, the key is education. Friendly, enthusiastic outreach to inform folks what characteristics are needed for an identification. If you remove the citizen from “citizen science”, it’s just science! iNat is, first and foremost, an educational tool. A tool for community outreach and engagement. A tool by which citizens become better informed and engaged, and, if the stars are aligned, contribute to scientific knowledge.
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