Observation 8: (5/29/08)

Observation 8: (5/29/08): This is the last observation!! and the tempurature was around 58 degrees F with no noticable breeze. Soil conditions were quite damp because it had just finished a rainy shower at the time of 5:30 P.M. Both biotic and abiotic factors in my ecosystem were quite similar to my last observations. The animal activity consisted of only a lone squirrel running along a log near the stream. As for predator/ prey interactions, I believe that the bird and squirrel populations as well as the moose help to keep the plant populations at bay. Cougars, bears, domestic dogs, and other large predators that are often sited in the nearby places around my area, keep the herbavior community in check. There is much evidence of decomposers in my area. Bones, trash, and tree debris have started to decompose since the snow melted and the results are apparent. My area is definately becoming greener and more lush from the great amount of recent rain. I think that my area will be awesome for summer!!