Observation #1

5/8/08

Location: Flat Creek in Rafter J.
Community:
Temp: 57 degrees
Tree coverage: Moderate
A-Biotic: water, rocks
Biotic: Birds, Mosquito's, Dogs, Fish, willow trees, grass (mostly dry and dead)
Size of site: 50 yd
Weather: Overcast and slightly chilly
Soil Moisture: Still wet from resent rain

General: The air seems humid and with the over cast conditions I predict late evening showers. There is a bird head laying in the middle of the trail. I'm Guessing that it was done by a dog. There is evidence of erosion on the sides of the creek. It is still vary dry regardless of snow melt. The grass is dead and is providing a good habitat for small black spiders. I think i can hear some mice running around under dense low bushes. My location seems to provide a habitat for many species making it vary biodiverse. there are multiple populations of plant life, ranging from small grasses to willow trees. The birds are making notably making a lot of noise. This could mean mating season for them.