Temperature- 60 degrees
Weather Conditions- Cloudy
Wind Conditions- no wind
Soil Conditions- very moist
After all these observations i have noticed some predator prey relationships. The weather creates a factor for some organisms to live. It affects the robins because the babes can't hatch when it's this cold. There isn't a ton of competition but there is some. There is noticeable competion for the fox who visits. The red tailed fox is a scavanger so with a hawk present and horses in the pasture it makes it difficult for the fox to find food. The hawks are one of the main predators of the mouse and the horses feed off of the grass. Since it is a scavenger the fox will be able to find some food somewhere. The robins will hopefully hatch soon and hopefully won't become prey of the fox or hawk or any other organisms that enter this area.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Observation 7
Time of Day- 10:26
Temperature- 60 degrees
Weather Conditions- cloudy and rainy
Wind Condition- no wind
Soil Conditions- very moist from all the rain we have been getting
Throughout all of my observations no succession has taken place. I have noticed some symbiotic relationships though. On a tree nearby there was some moss growing on the very bottom which is Commensalism. The moss on the bottom of the tree is benefiting from the tree but the tree has still remained unharmed. There has been even more flowers coming up and trees turning greener. The baby robins that i have been watching are still have not quite hatched yet. I can see that the mother robin is very protective over them because everytime i go over there she starts chirping and flapping her wings. Many of the same organisms have made their habitats and no new ones have moved in. In the field there are many birds in the trees and the fox comes around everyonce in a while. There is also a fox that comes through and visits which stirs up alot of the different populations.
Temperature- 60 degrees
Weather Conditions- cloudy and rainy
Wind Condition- no wind
Soil Conditions- very moist from all the rain we have been getting
Throughout all of my observations no succession has taken place. I have noticed some symbiotic relationships though. On a tree nearby there was some moss growing on the very bottom which is Commensalism. The moss on the bottom of the tree is benefiting from the tree but the tree has still remained unharmed. There has been even more flowers coming up and trees turning greener. The baby robins that i have been watching are still have not quite hatched yet. I can see that the mother robin is very protective over them because everytime i go over there she starts chirping and flapping her wings. Many of the same organisms have made their habitats and no new ones have moved in. In the field there are many birds in the trees and the fox comes around everyonce in a while. There is also a fox that comes through and visits which stirs up alot of the different populations.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Flora Report-The Lodgepole Pine Tree
The Lodgepole Pine, or Pinus contorta, got its name from having its layered planks which were used by the Native American's to build their lodges. This tree has a tall straight trunk with a narrow pine structure and is native to the Rocky Mountain and Cascade Sierra Rangers and grows throughout the Interior of the tree. It is one of the most abundant conifers. Their needles are 2-3 inches long and are usually found in bundles of two. The cones from this tree are generally 1-2 inches long, with an outer layer of pitch that protects it and requires heat and fire to release seeds. The Lodgepole Pine requires more water to survive opposed to the Douglas-fir and Ponderosa. It can also tolerate high water tables. This pine is highly adaptable and can grow in a variety of different environments including water logged bogs and dry sandy soils. The melting snow in the spring helps the tree for rapid growth in the early summer also. The Lodgepole prefers to live in areas that recieve full sunlight because after a fire takes place the Lodgepole Pine can utilize this place and grow in the Pioneer community. It is usually the first to invade after a wildfire filling the niche making homes for animals and plants. It also provides a home and food for squirrels, small birds and the porcupine. They also create a niche by growing in areas that have bare ground. The trees create new niches as they move into the area by helping plants that maybe can’t survive in a lot of sunlight.
Works Cited
Nationalgeographic.com. National Geographic. 5/21/08. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/mallard-duck.html
The Superior Waters Project 5/21/08 http://wildernessclassroom.com/superior/Mallard-male.jpg
www.na.fs.fed.us US Forest Service 5/21/08 http://www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_1/pinus/contorta.htm
www.images.google.com Tree and Stub Guide 5/22/08 http://shand.saskpower.com/images/greenhouse/seedguide/lodgepolepine.gif
The Superior Waters Project 5/21/08 http://wildernessclassroom.com/superior/Mallard-male.jpg
www.na.fs.fed.us US Forest Service 5/21/08 http://www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_1/pinus/contorta.htm
www.images.google.com Tree and Stub Guide 5/22/08 http://shand.saskpower.com/images/greenhouse/seedguide/lodgepolepine.gif
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Observation 6
Temperature: 40 degrees
Weather Conditions: Clouds covering sun, just stopped raining
Soil Conditions: very moist due to all the rain
A few more organisms have entered my area since i recently checked. There is a nest of robins that is nesting in the corner of our porch. The baby robins haven't quite hatched yet so the mom and dad are protecting the nest very closely. It will be interesting to see the baby robins adapt to basic survival needs and learn to fly. The robins make their nests in open woodlands, grasslands and many peoples backyards. Not too many organisms have inhabited in my area lately allowing the organisms that are here to have a better chance of survival. I have not noticed too many interactions. The one thing i did see though was a red tailed fox prounce on a mice. There has been alot of rain lately which is allowing some organisms to enter my area and some to leave.
Weather Conditions: Clouds covering sun, just stopped raining
Soil Conditions: very moist due to all the rain
A few more organisms have entered my area since i recently checked. There is a nest of robins that is nesting in the corner of our porch. The baby robins haven't quite hatched yet so the mom and dad are protecting the nest very closely. It will be interesting to see the baby robins adapt to basic survival needs and learn to fly. The robins make their nests in open woodlands, grasslands and many peoples backyards. Not too many organisms have inhabited in my area lately allowing the organisms that are here to have a better chance of survival. I have not noticed too many interactions. The one thing i did see though was a red tailed fox prounce on a mice. There has been alot of rain lately which is allowing some organisms to enter my area and some to leave.
Observation 5
Time of Day: 4:00pm
Temperature: 45 degrees
Weather Conditions: cloudy and raining a little.
Wind Conditions: slight breeze
Soil Conditions: very moist
In my area alot has been changing. The biodiversity is increasing tremendously. Many different species of animals are starting to invade space utilizing different spaces. All the rain that has been happening in the valley is increasing soil moisture tremendously. I noticed that many worms have been coming out due to the rain. This moisture is good for the plant life but it also needs sunlight to bloom fully. In our front yard many daffodils and tulips have bloomed which are going to start bringing in bees to pollinate them. The trees are finally starting to bloom and the grass is almost all green. In noticed on some trees the tips were bitten off by moose.
Temperature: 45 degrees
Weather Conditions: cloudy and raining a little.
Wind Conditions: slight breeze
Soil Conditions: very moist
In my area alot has been changing. The biodiversity is increasing tremendously. Many different species of animals are starting to invade space utilizing different spaces. All the rain that has been happening in the valley is increasing soil moisture tremendously. I noticed that many worms have been coming out due to the rain. This moisture is good for the plant life but it also needs sunlight to bloom fully. In our front yard many daffodils and tulips have bloomed which are going to start bringing in bees to pollinate them. The trees are finally starting to bloom and the grass is almost all green. In noticed on some trees the tips were bitten off by moose.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Fauna Report-Mallard Duck!
The Mallard Duck, also known as the Anas phatyrhynchos, is the best known duck and most recognizable. The Mallard Duck is found all over the world and breeds throughout North America, Europe, Asia and
The Mallard Duck is 56-65cm long and have a wingspan of 81-98cm and weighs between seven to eight pounds. The males have a bright green head, a black rear end and a yellow beak with a black tip. Females don’t consist of nearly as many colors as the males. They have a brown colored body with chestnut and gray chests.
There are only a few predators of the duck. They consist of large fish like the Pike and Crocodilians. Humans also have an impact of the duck population. The ducklings are mainly killed by the larger fish while the adults get caught by humans. The physical conditions are wetlands and ponds. The mallard ducks are a distributor of seeds. They eat the plants/seeds and it goes through their digestive track and eventually makes its way back into the ground and increases the plant growth. These ducks also consume insects which can affect the environment because if the Mallards weren’t present it could increase insect population and therefore have an affect on plant life. The niche the Mallard Duck fills is simply keeping insect populations to a minimum and distributing seeds to help vegetation.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Observation 4
Time of Day: 6:30
Temperature: 35 degrees
Weather Conditions: Cloudy and sun just rising
Wind Conditions: more than a breeze
From my last post hardly anything has changed. Temperature is a factor that effects the biodiversity of many areas. The animals interactions change based on what populations of animals are living in the area. The flora and fauna of the area is growing which is providing shelter and a food source for incoming species that will create more communities. In the mornings all the flowers and trees are wilted but by the end of the day everything is upright. The temperature effects many aspects of my area such as the animal interaction and plant life. The stream near my house is slowly filling up from the runoff water from the melting snow in the mountains. The stream will moisten the ground allowing more vegetation.
Temperature: 35 degrees
Weather Conditions: Cloudy and sun just rising
Wind Conditions: more than a breeze
From my last post hardly anything has changed. Temperature is a factor that effects the biodiversity of many areas. The animals interactions change based on what populations of animals are living in the area. The flora and fauna of the area is growing which is providing shelter and a food source for incoming species that will create more communities. In the mornings all the flowers and trees are wilted but by the end of the day everything is upright. The temperature effects many aspects of my area such as the animal interaction and plant life. The stream near my house is slowly filling up from the runoff water from the melting snow in the mountains. The stream will moisten the ground allowing more vegetation.
Observation 3
Time: 7:38
Temperature: 50 degrees
Weather Conditions: few clouds in the sky, sun just setting
Wind: no wind
Soil Conditions: very moist, grass is turning green
From my last observation alot has changed in this area. The grass has turned green and our flowers are starting to bloom. There is a robins nest in the corner of our porch in which the baby robins haven't quite hatched yet, but hopeully will soon. When the Robins hatch it will be interesting to see them adapt to the basic survival needs. There hasn't been very many interactions between organisms yet except there has been populations of animals coming in and out. There is definatly a noticeable change in biodiversity from my first observation. There has been some symbiotic relationships between the Mallard Ducks and misquitos. The misquitos go to the pond for water which they benefit but then the ducks eat them which makes the misquitos a reliable food source. The soil is getting alot of moisture from the snow melting so that is allowing for flowers to start to bloom. Once the flowers bloom the bees will start coming out to pollinate them which will create more biodiversity in this area.
Temperature: 50 degrees
Weather Conditions: few clouds in the sky, sun just setting
Wind: no wind
Soil Conditions: very moist, grass is turning green
From my last observation alot has changed in this area. The grass has turned green and our flowers are starting to bloom. There is a robins nest in the corner of our porch in which the baby robins haven't quite hatched yet, but hopeully will soon. When the Robins hatch it will be interesting to see them adapt to the basic survival needs. There hasn't been very many interactions between organisms yet except there has been populations of animals coming in and out. There is definatly a noticeable change in biodiversity from my first observation. There has been some symbiotic relationships between the Mallard Ducks and misquitos. The misquitos go to the pond for water which they benefit but then the ducks eat them which makes the misquitos a reliable food source. The soil is getting alot of moisture from the snow melting so that is allowing for flowers to start to bloom. Once the flowers bloom the bees will start coming out to pollinate them which will create more biodiversity in this area.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Observation 2
Location: my backyard
Time of Day: 3:23 pm
Temperature: 55 degrees
Weather Conditions: cloudy
Wind Conditions: slight breeze
Soil Conditions: more moisture than last observation
In my area the soil is getting more moisture because more snow is melting and the humidity in the air is rising. There is still a population of ducks currently living by the pond along with some other type of black bird. None of the trees have started to bud yet because moose come by and eat the ends off. The biodiversity has increased tremendously since last week. Occasionally there is a red tailed fox but he only comes by once every few weeks. There are also some hawks that sit on the tops of our trees looking for mice along with the red tailed fox. There are lots of mouse holes around the yard which is affecting the vegetation. More grass and weeds have grown a little since last time which is a survival need for many organisms that live in this area.
Time of Day: 3:23 pm
Temperature: 55 degrees
Weather Conditions: cloudy
Wind Conditions: slight breeze
Soil Conditions: more moisture than last observation
In my area the soil is getting more moisture because more snow is melting and the humidity in the air is rising. There is still a population of ducks currently living by the pond along with some other type of black bird. None of the trees have started to bud yet because moose come by and eat the ends off. The biodiversity has increased tremendously since last week. Occasionally there is a red tailed fox but he only comes by once every few weeks. There are also some hawks that sit on the tops of our trees looking for mice along with the red tailed fox. There are lots of mouse holes around the yard which is affecting the vegetation. More grass and weeds have grown a little since last time which is a survival need for many organisms that live in this area.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Observation 1-Description of Area
Location: The Village Road
Time of Day: 6:03
Temperature: 60 degrees
Weather Conditions: sunny & partly cloudy
Soil Conditions: dry except for where snow is melting
This observation takes place on Teton Village Road. There is a small pond hidden behind some willow and pine trees which a population of ducks live. In this area there is a community of willows, birds and plants that allow for alot of fauna and flora in this area. This area has alot of soil with grass and weeds nearby. A pasture is present across the road where cattle and horses graze during the summer. Occasionally moose are existing in this area which eat the willows. Pine trees, willow trees and spruce trees are present in this area by the pond. There is lots vegetation so there will be a high level of fauna in this area. Some birds that i have noticed to be living in this area are robins, and magpies. The robins have created nests in corners of the roof with leftover sticks, plants, etc. My area has lots of light which allows many plants to grow and provide homes for other organisms.
Time of Day: 6:03
Temperature: 60 degrees
Weather Conditions: sunny & partly cloudy
Soil Conditions: dry except for where snow is melting
This observation takes place on Teton Village Road. There is a small pond hidden behind some willow and pine trees which a population of ducks live. In this area there is a community of willows, birds and plants that allow for alot of fauna and flora in this area. This area has alot of soil with grass and weeds nearby. A pasture is present across the road where cattle and horses graze during the summer. Occasionally moose are existing in this area which eat the willows. Pine trees, willow trees and spruce trees are present in this area by the pond. There is lots vegetation so there will be a high level of fauna in this area. Some birds that i have noticed to be living in this area are robins, and magpies. The robins have created nests in corners of the roof with leftover sticks, plants, etc. My area has lots of light which allows many plants to grow and provide homes for other organisms.
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