Date: May 21th
Time: 5:15 PM
Temp: 37 Degrees F
Weather: Cold and raining
Soil: Soaked
Observation #6
It was pouring rain when I went to observe my site. The wind was blowing hard and the rain felt like ice on my skin. However, in all of this stormy weather, I was surprised to see the black birds around the edge of the park perched in the trees. I don't know why the birds were up in the trees being pelted by rain, but this proves that they are more accustomed to the elements then I thought they were. Not only were they in the tree tops, but several were sitting on abiotic factors such as the large rocks around the pond. With the rain, the flora is starting to become lush and even greener. Ive noticed that there are buds beginning to grow on the golden willows that will turn in to large leaves later on. I think that all the water will help the flora to thrive becasue in the summer when its hot out, the water evaporates too quickly for the roots to absorb. Wit the pond full and water falling from the sky, i think that the ecosystem will benifit greatly.
