OLFM: Percy Hebert
Tables and Graphs for Bow Park Observations
In terms of organizing the collected data, some issues arose with trying to include the different transects and sample areas that were spread out along the park. Each observation utilized…
Ongoing Field Observations – Claireville Conservative Area
Biological Attribute I would be studying is the diversity of bird species on deciduous trees and coniferous trees. Three locations are chosen within the Claireville Conservative Area for the observations….
Post 1: Observation
I chose Blue Mountain Hill, Halifax, NS (Nova Scotia) for observing the relationship between the environment and species there. Blue mountain hill is an area in eastern Canada, which includes…
BP #5 – Design Reflections
As I progressed through my study there were several small insights that came to light. I approached this study haphazardly, and not in the scientific haphazard application either. Bird…
BP #3 – Ongoing Field Observations
Throughout my sampling period I noticed some trends appearing. Robins were active at all times of the day, being the first ones to rise and the last to go at…
Design Reflections from Module 3 Data Collection
The sampling strategy used in module 3 posed some issues with regards to the data collection. The movement of the birds around the water reduced areas was very random, which…
Table and Graph
The table I made compared the mean number of Adiantum Pedatum and Fescue in low and high-altitude sites. It was a little difficult to separate the high altitude and low…
BP #2 – A source of scientific information
This source of scientific information is the outcome of a workshop and compilation of various scientific sources of point count methods and literature. It is academic peer-reviewed research material, is…
Field Research Reflections – Stockley Open Park
Initially, I had quite a bit of trouble deciding on a study topic due to the vast number of questions I had, paired with the need to be able to…
BP #1 – Observations
The area I have selected to observe is the property in which I live on, located two kilometers west of Nelson, BC. The property encompasses a North facing area of…