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Field Data Collection Update on My Squirrel Behavior Study
Hello, everyone. I’m excited to share some updates and findings from my ongoing study of squirrel behaviour in my suburban backyard in Newmarket, Ontario. My research has focused on how…
Module 3 Initial Data Collection Reflections: Observing Squirrel Behavior in Newmarket, Ontario
Overview As part of our third module in this course, I conducted an observational study on squirrel behaviour in my backyard in Newmarket, Ontario. The unique setting allowed for close-up…
Evaluating Ecological Information
In this post, I’ll walk you through the process of evaluating a source of ecological information using the guidelines from the “How to evaluate sources of scientific information tutorial.” Source:…
Post 5: Design Reflections
Getting My Sampling Strategy Into Action: I kicked things off by setting up five transects in my study area, around my sweet chestnut tree, attempting to note the response variable:…
Post 4: Sampling Strategies
To compare the efficiency of sampling techniques, we can look at the estimated time spent sampling. Based on the provided data: – Area, random or systematic: Estimated time to sample…
Observations at Heart Lake Conservation Area: A Focus on Vegetation
Observations at Heart Lake Conservation Area: A Focus on Vegetation Study Area Description Heart Lake Conservation Area, located in Brampton, Ontario, spans approximately 169 hectares (418 acres) and serves as…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations – My Back Yard
Blog Post #3: Ongoing Field Observations Focus of Study: Continuing my field research project, I remain focused on the sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree situated in my backyard. This tree…
Sampling Strategies Exercise
Blog post # 4 Sampling Methods After doing the community sampling exercise on the Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area the Systematic sampling along a topographical gradient was indicated as taking the…
Sources of scientific Information
For the second blog post, the article title is “Defoliation-induced changes in foliage quality may trigger broad-scale insect outbreaks”. I would categorize this article as academic peer-reviewed research material. According…
Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver, BC
Date: September 9, 2023 Time: 18:30 location: Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver, BC Coordinates: 49°14′32″N 123°06′54″W Size: total area 52 hectares. Vegetation: grassland, ornamental trees/bushes & pond. Topography: Tucked away on…