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date collection
The data collection of this study uses a fixed-point observation method, and a fixed observation point is set up in the three different habitat types of King Park – wetlands,…
experiment design
In this study, although the design adopted a standardized fixed-point counting method and attempted to make up for the insufficient number of sample points by increasing daily observation time and…
sampling design
In a recent virtual forest tutorial set in the scenic Mohn Hill Area, I explored how different sampling methods affect the accuracy and efficiency of species surveys. The three strategies…
Blog 2: Sources of Scientific Info
The following study is research on habitat selection of Eagles in Sweden: Singh, Navinder J., Edward Moss, Tim Hipkiss, Frauke Ecke, Holger Dettki, Per Sandström, Peter Bloom, Jeff Kidd, Scott…
Blog 1: Observations: Mt. Tolmie
I have chosen to observe Mt. Tolmie Municipal Park in Saanich, BC. I will be observing the east facing slope of the hill. This side has a somewhat shallow slope…
Post 9 Field Research Reflections
My study design initially seemed simple but the implementation came with challenges I did not expect. One major issue was the extreme weather conditions when collecting data. Manitoba’s winter can…
ongoing observation
About the location of my field trip was Winnipeg, Manitoba, via Kings Park at the University of Manitoba. On January 2, 2025, between 9:27 a.m. and 11:52 a.m. local time….
sources of scientific research in ecology
Source Analysis: Effects of Biodiversity on the Functioning of Trophic Groups and Ecosystems Type of Information This source is an academic, peer-reviewed article that examines the role of biodiversity in…
The observation of my field choose
Kings Park is located south of Winnipeg, adjacent to the Red River and the University of Manitoba, and covers an area of 47 hectares (about 116 acres). The topography of…
Field research reflection
after conducting my field research I thought it has been very insightful and rewarding. Designing and implementing a field research on my own actually provided me with firsthand exposure to…