Site: Marsh/Pond area
Date: 5/21/08
Time: 7:13
Temp: 41 degrees F
Weather: Very cloudy, rain, no wind
Soil: wet
Not much has changed since the last observation. The rain drained out of the clouds embracing the flora with life. The grass around the area grew noticeably, as well as a few flowers. The cattail heads are slowly rebuilding and turning browner, possibly because of the birds have not been distressing them. A few Yellow Headed Blackbirds were perched on some willows, as well as one Red Winged Blackbird of in the distance. The birds never seemed to take flight probably because of the rain. There were no geese or insects around the pond, but the geese seem to have found a home across the road to the south.
Because of the decrees of change in the area I have decided to incorporate some ecological concepts into my report. First the marsh area provides a great place to live for small organisms. It gives biotic factors all the survival needs such as, food, water, suitable climate, shelter, and space. There is an amazing amount of biodiversity in the site. It is home to birds, insects, plants, moose, and many other organisms. There are a few instances of predator and prey in the site, for example the birds are predators to the insects. The birds help to keep the insect population in check. Although this can create a Intra specific competition between birds. Overall the site makes a great place for all species.
1 comment:
Good observations on the different organisms in your area and their behavior. As you make the connections to the ecological terms, don't just state what those connections are but also describe its significance. If there is a high level of biodiveristy explain why. Why is high biodiveristy good for an area? Also, be specific when you describe the competition between birds, as competition between two bird species is actually interspecific competition.
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