OLFM: Nancy Elliot
Design Reflection
In Module 3 of my Field Research Project on Bird Diversity and Migration Patterns in Riverside Park, I descended into the data collection phase. I encountered several challenging but illuminating…
Sampling Strategies
I’ve moved from field observations to virtual explorations in the ongoing investigation of Riverside Park and the complex world of avian life. Motivated by the rich ecosystem recorded in Riverside…
Some design reflections
1. Grizzly Bears: • Habitat Suitability Models: o To improve predicted accuracy, think about changing variables or improving models based on fresh data. • Behavioural Sampling: o If necessary, alter…
Sampling strategies and procedure’s
1. Grizzly Bears: • Spatial Transects: o Create geographical transects at various elevations to evaluate how temperature fluctuations affect grizzly bear habitats as they rise. • Seasonal Surveys: o Carry…
Post 1: Field Observation at Bailey Ecological Park, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Date: January 15, 2024 Time: 1100–1200 hours Location: Bailey Ecological Park, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44.0342592212851° N, -79.46255827331866° W Study Area Description: Bailey Ecological Park is located at 360 Mulock…
Field observations
The organism under consideration is an invasive species called Canada Thistle ( Cirsium arvense). From the chosen area, a trend was observed from the South-West end to the North-East…
Field assessment and evaluation
1. Grizzly Bears: • Habitat Changes: o Pay attention to modifications to the grizzly bear’s habitat, including changes to the water supply, vegetation, and amount of snowfall. • Behavioral Changes:…
Data and scientific gathering.
To obtain and reliable data for a study project on how climate change affects killer whales, grizzly bears, and beavers, one must explore a range of scientific sources. The following…
Source
The link for the source is: https://www.montana.edu/extension/ipm/cropweeds/projects/documents/ecology_and_management_of_canada_thistle-NRCS.pdf. The source according to the information discussed in the tutorial is academic, peer-reviewed review material. The reason why I chose the above classification…
Post 3 – Ongoing Field Observations
Within my research, I plan on studying the number of berries, my hypothesis will be based on the research report between my plants at home, vs. the ones growing in…