Observation 5

Time: 3:00 pm
Weather: Mostly Clear
Temperature: 74 degrees

The weather has been getting warmer as we get farther into the month of May. This has caused an increase in the number of bug populations in my area. This in turn has created more niches for birds of many types in my area. As I begin to see more bugs I have also seen some new species of birds including, red-winged blackbirds, swallows, robins, and blue birds. The biodiversity of my area continues to increase as the weather warms. I predict that as more small birds come to my area, I may see more predators of these birds, such as red-tailed hawks.

The fauna biodiversity in my area has increase dramatically with the warm weather. The cattails, and grasses by the pond continue to grow. The willows have also begun to sprout their green leaves. There are also new flowers appearing, spring daffodils, and tulips have begun to grow. This will probably cause an increase in the herbivores and omnivores that visit my area. Perhaps elk and deer will come instead of just the moose that typically visit my area. After such a hard winter I am sure that they will be looking for food sources in places other than the typical feeding areas.