Recent Posts
Blog Post 6: Data Collection
Over the last couple weeks, I have been continuing my field data collection activities by visiting my observation site twice daily on days when the high and low tides occur…
BP #5: Design Reflections
I carried out my initial data collection on the 5th of October, two weeks ago. I would like to have moved forward with the project sooner, but unfortunately midterm exams…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
For the virtual forest tutorial I sampled the Mohn Mill site using area based methods. The most efficient way to sample data was the systematic technique, taking 10.5 hrs and…
Blog Post 1 – Observations
Date Visited: October 12th, 2022 Time: 5:30 Pm Location: 49.440036, -117.530795 Descritption of Observations: For my field project, I want to observe a walking trail right beside my house in…
Blog Post 3: Field Observations
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the location of my study had to be changed; fortunately, I was able to put together a small semi-manipulative experiment in my own backyard. There are…
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
Working on this field project has given me both a better understating of ecological processes and a greater appreciation for those who contribute to projects like this on a regular…
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 8: Tables and Graphs
Below is the graph that I created using the data from my field sampling. I did not have any problems organizing my data as the data sets were fairly small…
Theoretical Perspectives
My research approach focuses on the presence of turtles at different times during the day at the two lagoons located at the Niagara College campus. I hypothesize that there will…
Ongoing Field Observations: Grenadier Pond, High Park
I intend to study the respective densities of invasive phragmites and native cattails in the urban wetland ecosystem of Grenadier Pond, High Park. High densities of aquatic plants (including both…