I chose to do my field study at a nearby beach on the Pacific Ocean in White Rock, BC. The following are specific details about my chosen site:
Location: White Rock Beach
Coordinates: 49.0202323, -122.8039463
Approximate size: 10,000 m2
Topography: Flat
Vegetation: Pacific Coastal beach vegetation (driftwood zone with various grasses)
Designation: Public beach
Visited: September 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (early fall)
Weather: 14°C, partly cloudy, light wind
Tide: Medium-high
Potential subjects:
- Seagulls
- Ducks
- Geese
- Beach grass
- Shrubs
- Seaweed
Interesting questions:
- What effect(s) do the changing tides have on the amount of avian life in the area?
- Do the species of beach grass and shrubs vary at different locations along the beach?
- Are seaweed concentrations dependent on weather conditions?
Below are scans of my field journal observations as well as several sketches and an overhead view of the site.
