Observations for this study were made in my own backyard in Smithers, British Columbia. The space is approximately 250 m2 and consists of hedges, garden boxes, berry bushes, crush gravel and a small lawn. My neighbours yard has a large deciduous tree with several bird feeders which are clearly visible from my yard. The temperature is unseasonably warm for this time of year.
Location: Backyard in Smithers, BC (54.7892615, -127.1670937)
Date: 14.05.2023
Start Time: 19:00
End Time: 19:25
Temperature: 24 degrees
Wind speed: 5 km/h
Vegetation:
- Cedar hedges
- Lilac bush
- Raspberry bushes
- Blueberry bush
- Haskap bushes
- Garden boxes
Wildlife:
- Pine siskin
- House sparrow
- Crow
- American Robin
- Squirrel
Questions:
- What is the effect of bird feeding on avian diversity and abundance in backyards?
- Does companion planting in gardens have an effect on insect control and plant growth?
- What are the effects of fertilizer on plant growth in a garden?
some cool observations!
I think these are answerable in the time frame of this course.
(the #2 maybe not so much)
I look forward to seeing further development!
Nancy