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Observations
I have chosen to study a portion of my yard, located in Kamloops, BC. Kamloops is located in the Southern Interior of Bc, and has a diverse array of ecosystems…
Design Reflection
In Module 3 of my Field Research Project on Bird Diversity and Migration Patterns in Riverside Park, I descended into the data collection phase. I encountered several challenging but illuminating…
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
The theory behind my research project is the emphasis of nutrient cycling on primary production in lake ecosystems. My hypothesis creates a link between increased nutrient cycling by aeration in…
Sampling Strategies
I’ve moved from field observations to virtual explorations in the ongoing investigation of Riverside Park and the complex world of avian life. Motivated by the rich ecosystem recorded in Riverside…
Post 8: Tables and Graphs
I will be using both a graph and a table in my final project. However, I will only be discussing the graph that I created as the table will be…
Blog post 4- Sampling strategies
The sampling strategies used in the virtual forest tutorial were systematic sampling, random sampling, and haphazard or subjective sampling. Area-based methods were used throughout the entire exercise. The technique that…
Some design reflections
1. Grizzly Bears: • Habitat Suitability Models: o To improve predicted accuracy, think about changing variables or improving models based on fresh data. • Behavioural Sampling: o If necessary, alter…
Sampling strategies and procedure’s
1. Grizzly Bears: • Spatial Transects: o Create geographical transects at various elevations to evaluate how temperature fluctuations affect grizzly bear habitats as they rise. • Seasonal Surveys: o Carry…
Post 1: Field Observation at Bailey Ecological Park, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Date: January 15, 2024 Time: 1100–1200 hours Location: Bailey Ecological Park, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Coordinates: 44.0342592212851° N, -79.46255827331866° W Study Area Description: Bailey Ecological Park is located at 360 Mulock…
Tables and Graphs
Creating a graph really brought more ideas on what I could of done differently in collecting my data and other things I can do to finish my research project….