Aspen. 5/27/08- 5/28/08. Wikipedia online. May 21, 2001. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspen
Aspen http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/NGSPOD05/111392~Autumn-Foliage-and-Tree-Trunks-of-Quaking-Aspen-Trees-in-the-Crested-Butte-Area-of-Colorado-Posters.jpg
Aspen Tree. 5/29/08 Google. 2002, http://www.2020site.org/trees/aspen.html
Trumpeter swan fact sheet. 5/20/08- Wisconsin department of resources. March 11, 2003. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/ORG/land/er/factsheets/birds/swan.htm
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Swans http://www.wonderquest.com/00-little-pix-swans.jpg
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
observation #7
Date: 5/27/08
temperature: 54
weather: Rain turned into sun late evening
The eonomy is beggining to express the beauty of summer time. Because of all the falling of lots of rain, the river has gone up probably 3 more inches. The willows are full now. Vegitation is greener providing more food to incoming animals. All of the rain is starting our summer off with more green wich in the future can prevent our areas from drying out. Bugs are developing there habitats in the weeds and grass. Birds have been nesting, mostly robins. There hasn't been many ducks on the river lately, although the water has been getting warmer. Things are changing.
temperature: 54
weather: Rain turned into sun late evening
The eonomy is beggining to express the beauty of summer time. Because of all the falling of lots of rain, the river has gone up probably 3 more inches. The willows are full now. Vegitation is greener providing more food to incoming animals. All of the rain is starting our summer off with more green wich in the future can prevent our areas from drying out. Bugs are developing there habitats in the weeds and grass. Birds have been nesting, mostly robins. There hasn't been many ducks on the river lately, although the water has been getting warmer. Things are changing.
Friday, May 23, 2008
5/22/08
Weather: windy, cloudy
Temperature: 34
time: 6:00
The landscapers chopped all of the weeds by river bank. Grass is getting greener. The river has also proceeded to rise another three inches. Wild flowers are blooming in the grass. On the willows leaves are coming back and getting fuller. It's becoming warmer which is also contributing to more organisms to come and live by the river as well as the vegitation.
Temperature: 34
time: 6:00
The landscapers chopped all of the weeds by river bank. Grass is getting greener. The river has also proceeded to rise another three inches. Wild flowers are blooming in the grass. On the willows leaves are coming back and getting fuller. It's becoming warmer which is also contributing to more organisms to come and live by the river as well as the vegitation.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Flora
The Populus Tremuloides, better known as the trembling aspen, is unique because it has both male and female trees. Aspens grow in almost any type of soil as long as it isn't too dry such as deserts. It can grow in the foothills, subalpine elevations, from Alaska to New Mexico. Aspens can develop new niches as they can take over a whole area after a fire. When aspen forests burn down, the roots remain under the ground, therefore the aspens will grow back.Aspens need full sunlight in order to survive. If a forest burns down they can grow in that area in the old soil. This provides food for organisms. In addtion, beavers can use this tree for building and for a food source. Deer and Elk eat the leaves and twigs and occasionally the bark.
The bark on aspens is caressed in a natural powder that can be used for sunscreen. This sunscreen keeps the tree from becoming too hot and dying. The bark is also used to cure internal rupures when made into tea, treat fevers and clear urinary tract infections. The sap in the spring , when it is wet, has a sugary taste, used for children of tribes to have an edible snack.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
5/19/08
5/19/08
temp: 72
weather: sunny and hot
time:6:00
The weather is getting warmer which therefore is leading the river to increase in temperature as well. The river gained around 4 inches. We predict that the snow is finally melting in the canyon, causing the river to over flow. The geese we haven't seen in 2 weeks have come back. It seems to be nesting season because the robins are building there nests around our house. The vegitation is becoming greener and more animals such as birds are makeing there selves at home around the Flat Creek.
temp: 72
weather: sunny and hot
time:6:00
The weather is getting warmer which therefore is leading the river to increase in temperature as well. The river gained around 4 inches. We predict that the snow is finally melting in the canyon, causing the river to over flow. The geese we haven't seen in 2 weeks have come back. It seems to be nesting season because the robins are building there nests around our house. The vegitation is becoming greener and more animals such as birds are makeing there selves at home around the Flat Creek.
Friday, May 16, 2008
5/15/08
Weather: Sunny and hot
Temp. 68
time: 5:30
It was much colder the night before, there were many birds of every kind, including a new one not yet seen before with a yellow stomach. The water continues to decrease. The weather is continueing to get nicer and the river is getting much warmer. There were many ducks on the water around 6 O'clock. It was a beautiful night, it is also getting brighter outside every night.
Weather: Sunny and hot
Temp. 68
time: 5:30
It was much colder the night before, there were many birds of every kind, including a new one not yet seen before with a yellow stomach. The water continues to decrease. The weather is continueing to get nicer and the river is getting much warmer. There were many ducks on the water around 6 O'clock. It was a beautiful night, it is also getting brighter outside every night.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
5/14/08
temperature: 41
weather: Rainy and Cloudy
Since our observation spot was slightly rainy there was not many organisms out and about. It was cold with a little wind. The river has gotten much shallower since last week. It was also moving faster. Mating season must either be now or earlier is my prediction because there was a Ravin and it's babies learning to fly. Vegitation is getting greener and not so dry. New organisms not seen yet are now starting back from the long winter.
temperature: 41
weather: Rainy and Cloudy
Since our observation spot was slightly rainy there was not many organisms out and about. It was cold with a little wind. The river has gotten much shallower since last week. It was also moving faster. Mating season must either be now or earlier is my prediction because there was a Ravin and it's babies learning to fly. Vegitation is getting greener and not so dry. New organisms not seen yet are now starting back from the long winter.
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