Site: My Backyard
Date: 5/13/08
Time:5:17 pm
Temp: 51 degrees
Weather: Sunny partly cloudy
Wind: Slight breeze
Soil: Dry
Once again every time I do my observation I always notice that the grass is becoming greener. Now that the man-made pond is filling up slowly it provides a niche which increases the biodiversity in my area. The biggest difference I saw today was there was some wildlife going on. I saw a moose laying on my berm eating the willow trees AGAIN!!! Besides just the mama moose there was also a baby moose right by its side. Atop the moose's head was velvety antlers slowly starting to grow. This will help them in anti-predator adaptions such as display of intimidation. Even though the moose were the main focus of my area, I saw two robins flying towards each other. I hypothesized that they were competing over something but i am not quite sure what it was. The flora side isn't not nearly as interesting as the fauna side. Nothing has really changed, plant wise except for the willows shrinking due to the moose continuously eating them. Although, a couple of weeds have popped up but that's not to exciting. This day has been one of the best days so far just cause of the moose!!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Observation #3
Site: My Backyard
Date: May 11th
Time: 3:17 p.m.
Temp: 43 degrees
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Wind: Breezy
Soil: Dry
Over the weekend a couple more interesting things have came to be. My pond is slowly filling back up with FRESH water so hopefully more duck or geese will come around the area. Now that I think spring is finally coming the grass is mostly all green excepte still short and there are scattered places where new grass is poping up. Little shrubs have grown around the pond/waterfall area. I also noticed some flowers, although the type I don't know. The willow trees are starting to fill out little by little. Possibly while I was gone over the weekend there may have been some elk because there was elk poop in a couple places throughout my yard. A tiny bit of animal life has came. I saw a blue bird up in a pine tree and a raven (i think) in a aspen. Blue birds mean good luck right!!! So the ecosystem in my area was between the birds and trees. No competition has been going on yet. Besides that I noticed some branches were broken off I believe from Moose rubing of eating them. So my observation place is a little more exciting!!
Date: May 11th
Time: 3:17 p.m.
Temp: 43 degrees
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Wind: Breezy
Soil: Dry
Over the weekend a couple more interesting things have came to be. My pond is slowly filling back up with FRESH water so hopefully more duck or geese will come around the area. Now that I think spring is finally coming the grass is mostly all green excepte still short and there are scattered places where new grass is poping up. Little shrubs have grown around the pond/waterfall area. I also noticed some flowers, although the type I don't know. The willow trees are starting to fill out little by little. Possibly while I was gone over the weekend there may have been some elk because there was elk poop in a couple places throughout my yard. A tiny bit of animal life has came. I saw a blue bird up in a pine tree and a raven (i think) in a aspen. Blue birds mean good luck right!!! So the ecosystem in my area was between the birds and trees. No competition has been going on yet. Besides that I noticed some branches were broken off I believe from Moose rubing of eating them. So my observation place is a little more exciting!!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Observation #2
Name: My Backyard
Date: May 7th
Time: 7:34 P.M.
Temp: 43 degress
Weather: Cloudy and Rainy
Wind: No wind
Soil: Wet from rain
Over the past two days there hasn't been much change in animal appearances. Although, there is green grass finally starting to come in. Otherwise the willows are still bare due to the moose continuously eating them. Maybe the organisms aren't coming around because my dad decided to drain my pond, but then again this will only help the birds and moose. The rain has kept the biodiversity not to low because I did see a fox up on my berm. The population of birds increased tremendously since the last time. There were little black birds (type?) a top of aspen trees most likely looking for predators. Sound wise, I could hear some geese nearby along with frogs, due to my pond. A few more weeds have popped up which will be a survival need for many of the animals. My area has been a little boring, so hopefully the weather will become better and more animals and interactions will happen!!
Date: May 7th
Time: 7:34 P.M.
Temp: 43 degress
Weather: Cloudy and Rainy
Wind: No wind
Soil: Wet from rain
Over the past two days there hasn't been much change in animal appearances. Although, there is green grass finally starting to come in. Otherwise the willows are still bare due to the moose continuously eating them. Maybe the organisms aren't coming around because my dad decided to drain my pond, but then again this will only help the birds and moose. The rain has kept the biodiversity not to low because I did see a fox up on my berm. The population of birds increased tremendously since the last time. There were little black birds (type?) a top of aspen trees most likely looking for predators. Sound wise, I could hear some geese nearby along with frogs, due to my pond. A few more weeds have popped up which will be a survival need for many of the animals. My area has been a little boring, so hopefully the weather will become better and more animals and interactions will happen!!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Oberservation #1
Site: My backyard
Date: 5/5/08
Time: 6:35 p.m.
Temp: Not recorded
Weather: Partly Cloudy, With a high breeze
Soil: Dry
My obeservation place that I chose is in my backyard. Within the yard is a pond, and many different types of trees. The pond is man-made and many ducks, birds, and of course my dogs swim in it for daily enjoyment. The flora of the area includes many species of trees, and bushes that provide birds with shelter and other animals with food. Aspen, pine, and willow trees can be found in this area. With spring coming and the willow trees continously growing, they are a main food supply for the Moose that come around the area occasionally. Unfortunatley at the time of my observation there were no species of fauna around because of the weather. Although, deer and moose scat was noticeable throughout my yard. I do know that there has been many birds (not sure what type) and a fox has been creeping around like its his home. Suprisingly, sometimes we see a buffalo roaming around and moose. The trees niche is important because it allows the birds to have shelter. The next time I observe this place I hope that more animals will come out!
Date: 5/5/08
Time: 6:35 p.m.
Temp: Not recorded
Weather: Partly Cloudy, With a high breeze
Soil: Dry
My obeservation place that I chose is in my backyard. Within the yard is a pond, and many different types of trees. The pond is man-made and many ducks, birds, and of course my dogs swim in it for daily enjoyment. The flora of the area includes many species of trees, and bushes that provide birds with shelter and other animals with food. Aspen, pine, and willow trees can be found in this area. With spring coming and the willow trees continously growing, they are a main food supply for the Moose that come around the area occasionally. Unfortunatley at the time of my observation there were no species of fauna around because of the weather. Although, deer and moose scat was noticeable throughout my yard. I do know that there has been many birds (not sure what type) and a fox has been creeping around like its his home. Suprisingly, sometimes we see a buffalo roaming around and moose. The trees niche is important because it allows the birds to have shelter. The next time I observe this place I hope that more animals will come out!
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