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Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
The ecological processes that are important for my research include the diet of killdeer, habitat factors important for shore birds, wetland habitat, grassland habitat, and human interference on avian populations….
Post 9: Field Research Reflections
I do not think that my field research project was a success. While I successfully collected data and tested my hypothesis I do not think that I was able to…
Post 6: Data Collection
I have collected data for my two-point counts at each of the gradients (3 of them) and I have collected 3 replicates of each point count so far. I mentioned…
Post 5: Design Reflections
I haven’t had much trouble collecting data so far, I have had two days of collecting data. Although point count collection is a bit time-consuming, I feel it is the…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
Location: Spring Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada Sampling Strategies Used: Plots and Quadrats: I divided Spring Creek area into defined plots or quadrats and assessed the presence and abundance of plant species…
Post 6: Data Collection
I sampled 50 replicates. The sampling process went well, though I have learned that spider webs seem to be a common theme and that is something I must come to…
blog post 3
Wasps are common insects in Prince Rupert. As a result, this research will focus on their breeding cycle as the main biological attribute of the research. The breeding season for…
Blog Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations
Location: Spring Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada Research Questions and Organism of Interest: Based on my initial questions from Blog Post 1, the questions I’m delving into are as follows: How do…
Post 7: Theoretical perspectives
My research on snowberry growth is based on the hypothesis that fruit production and size are influenced by direct sunlight exposure. The ecological processes involved in relationship between fruit growth…
Observations from U of M grounds
Hello, The area under consideration is located in South Winnipeg near Pembina Highway on University of Manitoba Grounds(Coordinates: 49.813131057765254, -97.14763621474597) I visited the area on 10th October 2023 at 1400…