Site:Marsh Pond Area
Temp: 55 degrees F
Date:5/15/08
Weather: clear skies, breezy
During this observation I noticed a lot of flora changes. First, the site was already turning noticeably greener, especialy on the banks of the pond. Second, I discovered that the cattail heads rebuilt themselves more, except for a given few. Third, the willows in the back were changing color to a light brown. I saw no Yellow Headed Blackbirds this time, but around ten Red Winged Blackbirds chirping around in the grasses. On the perimiter of the site there is a small trench appearing, I think that it is from the rain last week. I saw no insects because of the wind, accept for a small fly that flew by towards the end of the observation. It seems like the algae on the pond changes every couple days or so, this time the pond was mostly covered again accept for a small opening in the back. Every once and a while a few geese flew over as well as some robins. The wind picked up and died down during the observation, it seems like it allways does. As I was leaving I saw about ten white feathers, I believe that the were swan feathers left behind after a nights rest. I see swans all the time but I would really like to see one at my feild study. I predict that I will see more birds and growth of plants, and hopefully a swan.
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Good observations and species identification! Continue to look closely at the different relationships between the various organisms and abiotic factors and incorporate some of the ecology terms. Also, as your area changes try and see how the various niches have changes or even disappeared since the beginning. Has this allowed for new organisms to become a part of the community?
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