OLFM: Robyn Reudink
Blog #6 Data Collection
The Field data collection for this research was interesting and exciting since the forest was quite large and had various native and invasive species living in it. The sample was…
research reflections
I have never written a report like this before. one where I had to design it and implement it myself. At first I felt flustered and very unsure of myself….
Design refection on data collection
For my data collection I used point count sampling technique, I was determined to record bird sightings and assess the availability of rowan berries. Over five days, at three different…
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…
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
I had so much fun creating and carrying out my field experiment. It was a lovely change from being stuck inside in front of a computer screen all day. Conducting…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
Systematic has the least amount of sampling time for me (12 hours, 30 mins). Random was 12 hours 46 minutes and haphazard was 12 hours 58 minutes. These results make…
Blog Post 9
This project brought me back home to Jamaica’s Blue Mountains after more than six years, and it provided me with a valuable opportunity to work alongside a few cousins(whom are…
Blog Post 5- Reflection on Data Collection
The main issues I had with collecting my data included the weather as it had been very cold (as low as -30°C) and many blizzard conditions. The other issue that…
Blog Post 8
For me, the most difficult aspect of this assignment was data management, which required meticulous attention. The project required extensive planning to maintain its integrity. Integrating the data posed its…
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…