OLFM: Nancy Elliot
Reflections on Sampling Design
I used a random sampling method by generating random numbers that correlate with a direction and number of paces. I then set down my 20 cm2 quadrant and recorded the…
Trends and Fluctuations in Bird Populations on the Tundra at Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Lok, C. Martin, and Jaap A. J. Vink. “Trends and Fluctuations in Bird Populations on the Tundra at Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.” The Canadian Field-Naturalist, vol. 126, no. 2, Nov. 2012, p….
Arctic Field Site
As I am in the Arctic for work at the moment I have chosen a tundra site in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut for my research site. Possible research questions are: does…
Blog Post 6
For my research on the roses, I used a stratified sampling strategy. I divided my yard into three different areas. Full sun, partial shade, and full shade. In each area,…
Post 5: Design Reflections
On May 1, 2024, I conducted my initial field sampling using just one transect at Haines Forest. I make the mistake of not recording the coordinates for each replicate on…
Blog 5: Design Reflections
The initial data collection for my field research project took place on June 23rd, 2024. It was a hot, sunny day and the wind was strong at the time of…
Sources of Scientific Information
Wahengbam J, Raut A, Pal S, Banu AN. 2019. Role of Bumble Bee in Pollination. Annals of biology. 35:290–295. a) This paper discusses bumblebees’ pollination processes and population…
Initial Observations
Sampling location David Douglas Botanical Garden on the University of Northern British Columbia campus East facing aspect Research question: Do Bumblebees (Bombus insecta) have a colour preference in flowers? Initial…
Post 4: Sampling Strategies
The fastest technique was Systematic (12hrs 6 minutes), while random and haphazard sampling took 12hrs 46 minutes each. The percentage error for the two most common vs. rare species: Systematic…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations.
Date: May 1, 2024 Project: Field Research in the Haines Forest, Saanich Inlet, BC Surveyor: Jennifer Rodriguez Location: 161 Lohr Road, Saanich, BC Weather conditions: 14 C, partly cloudy, no…