Observation #3

Date: May 14, 2008

Time: 8:35 pm

Temperature: 35˚f

Weather Conditions: Rain drizzle, breezy

Soil Conditions : damp and cold

Hypothesis: The moisture(rain) is helping the Flora and the Fauna organisms become more attracted to this area.

As it drizzled, I noticed a few differences from the previous observation. I noticed that the soil was very damp and slick. There were footprints that could possibly been from the heard of
Elk or deer that live around this area. Each footprint's impression was more of a "skid", a result of the damp soil. Once again scatt from mammals was found. Also from the Elk or deer. On the subject of scatt, I found a different type from the others. I believe it is from Vohls or possibly a rabbit. I have not seen any other traces of the sage hens but hope to soon.

Also, the flora is beginning to bloom. Finally in May we are starting to get March weather!! The Trees and small plants are blooming green and May's true spring colors are coming to life!! The Aspen trees have the start of buds on their branches. The sage on the higher section of my observation is also turning that "minty green" color.