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Blog Post 1: Observation at Hunter’s Point Wildlife Park
The location I have chosen for observation is Hunter’s Point (43.833833, -79.441253), a small wildlife park hidden amongst my bustling City of Richmond Hill, York Region, Ontario. The park is…
Experimental Design Reflections
My hypothesis is that nest cavity density will significantly increase along with increasing successional stages, ranging from early to late. My prediction is this trend will occur due to forest…
Blog post 3
I have bounced around with quite a few study ideas over the last few months. Winnipeg being known for a long harsh winter I felt pretty stuck on what to…
Source of Scientific Information: Emerald Ash Borer Study
The source of scientific information I have chosen is “Predicting Emerald Ash Borer Adult Emergence and Peak Flight Activity in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada”, found here (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2022.846144/full TRU account required). It…
Observations on back property valley
The location I have chosen for observation is the valley just north of my family’s property in the rural municipality of Stanley Manitoba (49°10’26.8″N 98°09’53.7″W). It is roughly 70 acres…
Post 4: Sampling Strategies
My virtual sampling took place in the Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area using area-based methods. I used three strategies to get my data: systematic sampling, random sampling, and haphazard sampling. The fastest…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations
I would like to study the relationship between elevation, slope, and flower bloom distribution for my field research project. The gradient I plan to use is a hill in Nose…
post 9
Overall, this experiment was a great learning experience where not only did I get to create a theoretical research project but I also was given the opportunity to carry out…
Post 8
I made 5 transect lines dividing each into 3 zones based on their distance from the creek and for each zone I made a 10 meter circular plot and counted…
“Reflections on Field Research: Bridging Theory and Practice”
Engaging in field research was both enlightening and challenging. While my initial plan was well thought out, I encountered unexpected obstacles during implementation, forcing me to adapt on the go….