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Ongoing Observations in Riverside Park
I plan on studying the behaviour of the Canada goose (Branta canadensis), which are abundant in my study area of choice, Riverside Park to the south of the Thompson River…
Graph of Field Data
I had no issues summarizing the field data and graphing it. The majority of quadrats (70%) in the “moist” zone contained the study organism, compared to only 20% of the…
Theoretical ideas behind field project
My study organism occurs in a zone between a marsh area and a grassland area. Changing soil conditions across the environmental gradient likely influence its growth pattern. Other ecological processes…
Data Collection Experience
Field data collection was completed in an afternoon. I changed the study design to a presence/absence survey rather than measuring plant heights. Using the frame of a torn window screen…
Data Collection
I conducted my sampling on May 16, 2024. Conditions were partly cloudy and 14°C. I selected two 100m transects using a random number generator. My sampling units were 1 m²…
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
Looking back on this project I wish I had completed it over a longer period. I feel the data I obtained is not a great representation of what is occurring….
Blog post 2
The source I have chosen is a book called Understanding bird behavior: An illustrated guide to what birds do and why. Tong, W., & Sheldon, B. C. (2020). Understanding bird…
Blog Post 1
Blog Post 1 For the Field Research project, I will observe my backyard just outside of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The yard is 1 Arce and is flat with trees and bushes…
Sources of Scientific Information -marine species distribution-
The source of scientific ecological information I have chosen is an article titled “Interactive effects of predation and climate on the distributions of marine shellfish in the Northwest Atlantic” published…
Field Research Reflections
I thoroughly enjoyed conducting my study. I had a great time completing the speciation and data collection. Even though it was a little busy—well, busier than I had anticipated, to…