OLFM: Nancy Elliot
Sampling strategies
In an online course recently held at the Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area, we examined several sample procedures to ascertain their accuracy and usefulness. Identifying the best technique for estimating the distribution of…
Post #1: Observations at Finnerty Point/Cove
Date: May 20th, 2024 Time: 14:00 Location: Finnerty Point, Saanich, BC. Lat./Long.: 48°28’24″N 123°17’43″W Weather: 18° C, Cloudy,…
Ongoing Field Observations
There were native bushes in the region where the field observations were made. The information gathered across many time periods (T1, T2, T3, and T4) comprises the species spotted and…
Theoretical Perspectives
In my research project, I hypothesized that nest cavity density will significantly increase along with increasing successional stages, ranging from early to late. My study area encompassed areas that were…
Sources of Scientific Information – Jessica Livingston
The source I have chosen is (Desmond, S. C., Garner, M., Flannery, S., Whittemore, A. T., & Hipp, A. L. (2021). Leaf shape and size variation in bur oaks: An…
Observations – Jessica Livingston
I have chosen to study an oak forest along the La Salle River in Manitoba 10km East of Starbuck. The area is approximately 30 acres set between two farms on…
Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
Black-capped Chickadees are a very common wintering avian species in my region. My research project is based on observing the feeding behaviours of this bird species. Key factors that may…
Data Collection
I set out to do my field sampling on February 6th and 7th. Conditions were overcast both days, and temps were between -3 to 1 degrees Celsius. The first day…
Post 6: Data Collection
Observation of Black-capped chickadee’s feeding behaviour were conducted collected 3 times a day at 7:00 am, 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm, over 7 days. This design is to test if…
Experimental Design Reflections
My hypothesis is that nest cavity density will significantly increase along with increasing successional stages, ranging from early to late. My prediction is this trend will occur due to forest…