Category: Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations
Ongoing Field Observations in Fort Simpson
I have decided to conduct field observations of 10 minute observation intervals in 3 different areas of my back yard in Fort Simpson, NT. Area 1 – side yard -…
Observing Squirrel Behaviour in a Suburban Backyard in Newmarket, Ontario
Observing Squirrel Behaviour in a Suburban Backyard in Newmarket, Ontario Note: for some reason over the past week. I have been unable to access the course website on my computer…
Study of Nesting Cavities as Keystone Feature
My original plan to focus on an area close to my home and look at the localized effect of springs on vegetation layer/composition became difficult with the fluctuating weather patterns…
Ongoing Field Observations
My first ever plant-based field research project has not been going well. My study site has been covered in snow and frozen until last week when Vancouver island had a…
Post 3 – Ongoing Field Observations
My research project pivoted from the initially planned study of bird populations, because of sparse bird populations in my yard. Instead, my focus sharpens on the aftermath of the McDougal…
Ongoing Field Observations
I have chosen to study the bird population that I see in my yard. During the snow storm at my home I saw the importance of the multiple bird feeders…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations
My project has been postponed due to freezing temperatures over the month of January and my sampling areas becoming frozen. I hope to begin fieldwork by next weekend. Below is…
Blog Post #3
I plan to study Garry Oak trees and how elevation affects their height and distribution in Christmas Hill Sanctuary. At lower elevations, I observed that Garry Oak trees were less…
Ongoing Field Observations
I have chosen to study The Impact of Backyard Gardening on Wildlife Sustainability: How Urban Gardens can affect the lives of local wildlife. Hypothesis: The more effort that backyard gardeners…
Blog post 3- Ongoing Field Observations
King’s Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba November 30, 2023 12:00 pm. Season Fall. The weather was cloudy, with sparse snow patches. -3°C, wind was 14 km/h and relative humidity 67%. For…