Total Eclipse 2024 - Rare Texas Species

As anticipation builds for the upcoming total eclipse in Texas on April 8, it becomes evident that humans won't be the sole witnesses of this celestial spectacle. Even NASA is taking note (contribute to the Eclipse Soundscape Project.)

Color Palette of the Texas state threatened White-faced Ibis, eclipsed.

In collaboration with Siglo Group, Artist Juliet Whitsett has delved into a unique exploration, utilizing diverse sources such as eclipse maps, iNaturalist observations, and Texas' Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species data. 

With a keen focus on the natural world, Whitsett has identified and documented the rare species in Texas that may also experience this extraordinary natural phenomenon. By merging art and science, her project sheds light on the interconnectedness of natural events and the diverse ecosystems that coexist beneath the shadow of the impending eclipse.

A total of 102 of Texas' Endangered and Threatened species were calculated within the path of totality range for the upcoming eclipse. Out of these, 62 species were specifically identified on iNaturalist as having been sighted within the path of totality during the exact time frame in past years.

The complete list of Texas' Endangered and Threatened species documented on iNaturalist in the path of totality can be found below and HERE

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View Whitsett's performance work "ESPILCE | ECLIPSE"  sharing the iNaturalist documented rare species in line to experience the eclipse. 

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Map source:  https://eclipse2024.org/path-north-america.html

iNaturalist

Texas' Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species data.